Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2024

#R1#
Flanders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Flanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Flanders was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flanders.
A jab from Flanders finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses.
Flanders lands a front kick.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
enabling Flanders to counter with a crisp jab.
Flanders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Flanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Flanders avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Flanders is looking for a counter combo.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Flanders moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flanders lands a front kick.
Matsunaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flanders counters with a leg kick.
Matsunaga looks winded!#T1#
Flanders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Flanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanders throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Flanders lands with a nice body kick. #KD#
Flanders feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Matsunaga sprawling to the canvas! Matsunaga rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Flanders finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
We've been told by Flanders's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Flanders lands a right hook to the body.
Flanders cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.#KD#
Flanders sends Matsunaga crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Flanders is motioning to the referee to let Matsunaga up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Matsunaga is rocked!
Matsunaga ducks into an uppercut from Flanders and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dallas Flanders!
An out of breath Dallas Flanders thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Rocket avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocket has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rocket lands a lovely overhand right.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocket connects with a body shot that sends Matsunaga's belly button to the back.
Matsunaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rocket connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rocket rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsunaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocket.
Rocket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocket throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsunaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga misses with a hook to the body
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Rocket's legs.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocket swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga misses with a low kick as Rocket jumps back.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Rocket avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocket showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga. #T1#
Rocket chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Rocket cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rocket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocket.
Rocket on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rocket slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Rocket lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsunaga off the cage and back into range.
Rocket takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Matsunaga tries to keep at a distance but Rocket has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Rocket has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocket keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Rocket sizes up Matsunaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rocket fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocket cracks Matsunaga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rocket moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Jab from Rocket.
Rocket checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga scores with a nice body kick.
Rocket pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocket closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsunaga circles away.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Rocket.
Rocket scores with the left hand. Matsunaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Rocket blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocket.
Rocket looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Rocket moved out of range nicely.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Rocket misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
and Rocket counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Rocket. That snapped Matsunaga's head back.
A head kick by Matsunaga misses
and Rocket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocket lands a nice hook to Matsunaga's body. Matsunaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Rocket.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocket.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Rocket sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocket! But no joy.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Rocket gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocket won't allow it.
Matsunaga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rocket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Rocket scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Matsunaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocket has him pressed against the cage.
Rocket keeps control of Matsunaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Rocket on the inside.
Matsunaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocket has double underhooks.
Rocket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsunaga working hard to break the clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to force a seperation but Rocket has the dominant position.
Rocket tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Rocket has him pressed against the cage.
Rocket lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsunaga or not.
Matsunaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocket smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Rocket looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matsunaga!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocket tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rocket is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsunaga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pocket Rocket dominated that round.
That's time! Matsunaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rocket takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Rocket clobbers Matsunaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rocket lands a body shot.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsunaga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Rocket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga misses the body punch
and Rocket counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocket takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga tests Rocket's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocket scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocket with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Rocket darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a hook to the body
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rocket.
Rocket stuns Matsunaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rocket tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rocket.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Rocket with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga cracks Rocket with a good jab.
Rocket darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Rocket closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsunaga quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Rocket's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matsunaga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully.
Rocket postures up.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully.
Matsunaga looking to control.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocket 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Rocket avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Rocket wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rocket scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsunaga should have avoided that one.
Rocket avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Rocket blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a shot to the body
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Rocket darts in and clinches Matsunaga up against the cage.
Rocket lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsunaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsunaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rocket.
Rocket fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Rocket lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Rocket avoids the punch easily.
Rocket lands a jab.
Rocket scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Rocket checks it.
Rocket catches Matsunaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rocket moves into the clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocket to keep the fight standing.
Rocket lands a shot to the body.
Rocket lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Rocket lands a shot to the body.
Matsunaga is trying to push Rocket away but Rocket has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rocket stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pocket Rocket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rocket lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Rocket avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocket counters with a left to the body.
Rocket scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rocket dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Rocket fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Rocket lands.
Rocket connects with a body shot that sends Matsunaga's belly button to the back.
Rocket lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocket.#CL2#
Rocket rushes Matsunaga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rocket scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Rocket.
Rocket scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rocket as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
A body shot lands from Rocket. #BC2#
Rocket breaks the clinch.
Rocket moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsunaga needs to keep his hands up - Rocket had a free shot at his head there.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rocket throws a right and a left that Matsunaga avoids nicely. #CL2#
Rocket moves into the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Rocket has him pinned against the cage.
Rocket is working Matsunaga over against the cage.
Matsunaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rocket tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga tries to break the clinch but Rocket is controlling the position.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Rocket is controlling him.
A short right from Rocket.
Matsunaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocket has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rocket.
Rocket lands a body punch.
Rocket lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocket throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsunagas head. #T2#
Rocket stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Rocket.
Rocket lands with a right to the head.
Rocket lands a shot to the body.
Rocket is working Matsunaga over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rocket.
Rocket lands a shot to the body.
Matsunaga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocket walks away with a smile on his face. Matsunaga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rocket lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Rocket looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rocket passes the guard and advances to mount!
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position but Rocket isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Rocket has hold of Matsunaga's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Matsunaga manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3#
Rocket tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rocket wants to finish this one by submission but Matsunaga is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rocket. #SUB2#
Rocket is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Matsunaga is surviving well by controlling Rocket's body position as best he can.
Matsunaga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rocket takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsunaga is looking to get to half guard.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rocket can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsunaga is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Rocket goes for an armbar but Matsunaga turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Matsunaga. #SUB#
Matsunaga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rocket is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matsunaga, into his guard. #REVB#
Pocket Rocket is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rocket showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pocket Rocket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rocket has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pocket Rocket!
Pocket Rocket really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2023

#R1#
Matsunaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pending looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Matsunaga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pending eats them both and turns towards Matsunaga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pending. Pending circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pending shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Matsunaga scores with a three punch combo!
Pending could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Pending with an uppercut!
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#Pending is rocked!
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Oh Pending is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga sizes up Pending with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that drops Pending like a sack of potatoes! Matsunaga dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2023

#R1#
Pending takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pending looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pending takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matsunaga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pending if he has to take too many more of those.
Matsunaga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Pending shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Matsunaga tenderised Pending's leg. Pending is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pending drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pending needs to keep his hands up - Matsunaga had a free shot at his head there.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pending walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pending has time to react.
A head kick from Matsunaga lands but Pending takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Pending's front leg but catches the back leg as Pending tries to avoid it.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pending takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga jabs at Pending's body.
Pending takes one to the side of the head.
Matsunaga scores with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Pending's defenses.
A right-left combo lands from Matsunaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pending moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Pending is rocked!#T2#
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pending is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsunaga finish him?
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsunaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Whack! Matsunaga lands a heavy head kick that drops Pending. The ref tackles Matsunaga to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Pending was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023

#R1##TD#
Grimes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Grimes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Grimes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matsunaga is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grimes seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimes pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Grimes moves into full mount! Matsunaga won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Grimes goes for an armbar but Matsunaga turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Matsunaga. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Matsunaga pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matsunaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grimes has his foot on Matsunaga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsunaga works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matsunaga passes into side control. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grimes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is trying to get an arm triangle but Grimes is defending well.
Grimes is not content to let Matsunaga control the position. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grimes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grimes looking for a sweep but Matsunaga has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Grimes is looking to improve his position but Matsunaga isn't that keen on the idea.#T3##SUB2#
Matsunaga with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Grimes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grimes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Matsunaga seems to be working for a kimura but Grimes defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Grimes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matsunaga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working. #SUB#
Grimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsunaga pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsunaga pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Grimes looking for subs from the bottom but Matsunaga mounts him!
Grimes is trying desperately to improve position.
Grimes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Matsunaga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matsunaga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grimes !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matsunaga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grimes is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grimes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matsunaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsunaga but Matsunaga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grimes darts in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga gets double underhooks and turns Grimes into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Grimes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes jumps guard but Matsunaga turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grimes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grimes fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
Matsunaga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grimes .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Grimes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grimes if he has to take too many more of those.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga shows good takedown defense. #T1##TD#
Grimes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Grimes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsunaga is just riding it out for now. Grimes eventually gives up the hold.
Grimes is thwarting Matsunaga's attempts to control the position.
Matsunaga wants to improve his position but Grimes is controlling well. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimes pulls his head out easily.
Matsunaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB#
Grimes seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matsunaga defends it well. #SUB#
Grimes seems to be working for a kimura but Matsunaga defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grimes is working for a submission of some sort.
Matsunaga trying to hold on to Grimes 's head to control him but Grimes postures up. #SUB#
Grimes seems to be looking for submissions.
Matsunaga trying to control but Grimes postures up. #T3##SUB#
Grimes is looking for a kimura but Matsunaga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grimes to get the leverage.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Grimes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsunaga is doing well to control the position and prevent Grimes from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura but Matsunaga is defending well. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matsunaga has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Grimes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matsunaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grimes . #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes is thwarting Matsunaga's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matsunaga has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga cracks Grimes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga tests Grimes 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimes slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsunaga sprawls well. Matsunaga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimes gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsunaga has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Grimes . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Grimes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matsunaga on his heels. He'll look to pass Matsunaga's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Grimes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsunaga controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Matsunaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grimes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Grimes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matsunaga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matsunaga has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gunnar Grimes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Matsunaga pushes his legs off easily.
Matsunaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsunaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Matsunaga pushes his legs off easily.
Grimes keeping full guard, as Matsunaga tries to pass. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Matsunaga pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Matsunaga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsunaga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matsunaga passes into side control. #T3##SUB2#
Matsunaga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Matsunaga tries for a kimura but Grimes is defending well.
Matsunaga advances to full mount.
Grimes is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Matsunaga has control of Grimes 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grimes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Grimes is squirming around, avoiding Matsunaga's attempts to control the action.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Grimes is desperately trying to improve his position but Matsunaga has a good base and remains in mount.
Grimes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back.
Gunnar Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsunaga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matsunaga trying to control from half guard but Grimes is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grimes missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsunaga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2023

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Matsunaga. No joy for Do Souza on that attempt.
Do Souza tries to clinch up.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Do Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga gets double underhooks and turns Do Souza into the cage.
Do Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matsunaga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Do Souza.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination. Do Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Do Souza.
Do Souza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Do Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsunaga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Do Souza somewhat.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga cracks Do Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Matsunaga cracks Do Souza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into Do Souza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Do Souza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Do Souza swinging wildly here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matsunaga.
Do Souza blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
Do Souza closes the distance but Matsunaga moves to the side
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
Do Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
An inside leg kick from Do Souza misses.
Do Souza misses the shot to the body.
As Do Souza backs away, Matsunaga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Do Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsunaga tries to avoid it but Do Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsunaga to the ground. Matsunaga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Do Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsunaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Do Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsunaga tries to sprawl out of it but Do Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsunaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Do Souza looks to move away, Matsunaga throws a big counter combo but Do Souza just gets out of the way.
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Do Souza's defenses.
Matsunaga lands with a nice body punch.
Do Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Do Souza tries to clinch up.
Do Souza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Do Souza dives in and grabs Matsunaga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matsunaga pushes down on Do Souza's head and hops out.#T3#
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Do Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsunaga, which made it look bad.
Do Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Do Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsunaga works Do Souza's body with a nice hook.
Do Souza with a poor takedown
and Matsunaga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Do Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Do Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Do Souza eats them both and turns towards Matsunaga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A low kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is working the combinations to good effect here.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
Do Souza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Do Souza down. #T4#
Do Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Do Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Do Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Do Souza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Do Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Do Souza also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Do Souza's head.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Do Souza scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Matsunaga. Beautiful body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Do Souza wants to clinch.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matsunaga moves out of range as Do Souza throws a body kick.
Do Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga lands a front kick.
Matsunaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsunaga thumps Do Souza with a low kick.
Do Souza needs to keep his hands up - Matsunaga had a free shot at his head there.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Do Souza's body. Do Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Do Souza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsunaga throws a combination. Do Souza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Do Souza moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Do Souza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matsunaga has got the better of the exchanges.
Do Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Matsunaga, looking for a takedown. Do Souza pushes Matsunaga against the cage but Matsunaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga pushes Do Souza away with a front kick.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Do Souza.
Matsunaga lands a slapping body shot.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Do Souza can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Matsunaga.
Do Souza wants to clinch.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Do Souza with a series of wild strikes but Do Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Do Souza.
Do Souza is trying desperately to land a takedown but Matsunaga is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Do Souza.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Do Souza.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Do Souza.
Do Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
A countering left hand to the body from Do Souza misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Matsunaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsunaga lands with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga scores with a spinning back kick!
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga tests Do Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Do Souza tries for a takedown but Matsunaga circles away easily
and Do Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsunaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Do Souza looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Do Souza walks into a jab.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Do Souza throws a body kick.
Matsunaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsunaga scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a two punch combo.
Do Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Do Souza down.
Matsunaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsunaga.
Do Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Do Souza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga digs a good hook to Do Souza's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Do Souza. #T4#
Matsunaga delivers a nice body kick.
Do Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Do Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matsunaga - the referee stops the clock and Do Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matsunaga. Do Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Matsunaga catches Do Souza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsunaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Do Souza off the cage and back into range.
Do Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsunaga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matsunaga lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Do Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Matsunaga, looking for a takedown. Do Souza pushes Matsunaga against the cage but Matsunaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Do Souza is breathing heavily.
Do Souza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matsunaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
Do Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Do Souza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Do Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Do Souza down.
Matsunaga cracks Do Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Do Souza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga jabs Do Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Do Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsunaga tries to sprawl out of it but Do Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsunaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Do Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsunaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected. #T1#
Matsunaga tests Do Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Do Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Do Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matsunaga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Do Souza.
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Do Souza's sensitive parts.
Do Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Do Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Do Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Anderson Do Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsunaga lands with a kick to the ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsunaga pinned against the cage. Matsunaga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Do Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Do Souza fails to land the takedown.
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick.
Do Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Do Souza takes one to the chin there.
Do Souza is looking to clinch.
Matsunaga throws a combination. Do Souza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Do Souza moves to clinch but Matsunaga breaks away
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Matsunaga. No joy for Do Souza on that attempt.
Matsunaga pushes Do Souza away with a front kick.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Matsunaga as Do Souza shoots in.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Do Souza's hands.
Matsunaga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Do Souza back to the cage. Matsunaga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Do Souza is rocked!
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Do Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsunaga finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Matsunaga! Do Souza is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Futoshi Matsunaga!
A very excited looking Futoshi Matsunaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Bebok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Bebok's head.
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bebok.
Bebok tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Bebok slips the punch.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Bebok moves out of range.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bebok will feel that in the morning.
Bebok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bebok throws a solid leg kick but Matsunaga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bebok.
Bebok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bebok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Bebok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Bebok avoids them all with ease.
Bebok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Bebok moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bebok was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Bebok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Bebok tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bebok moves to clinch but Matsunaga breaks away
and Bebok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bebok slips under a jab.
Bebok moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Despite the aggression on Bebok's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
Matsunaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsunaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Bebok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Bebok avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bebok moves away.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Bebok counters with a two punch combo.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bebok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Bebok has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Bebok saw that one coming.
Bebok tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bebok walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Bebok blocks a jab.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Bebok ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Bebok defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Bebok with a series of wild strikes but Bebok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bebok takes one on the button.
Bebok dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Bebok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matsunaga.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Bebok shoots in but no luck this time.
Bebok shoots in but Matsunaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.#T3#
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bebok was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Bebok checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Bebok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bebok is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Bebok was well out of range.
Matsunaga blocks a leg kick.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Bebok's belly button to the back.
Bebok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsunaga is fending him off so far but Bebok persists. Nope, Matsunaga circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsunaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsunaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Matsunaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Matsunaga.#CL2#
Matsunaga tries to keep at a distance but Bebok has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Matsunaga manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Matsunaga has his feet on Bebok's thighs here. He's pushed Bebok off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bebok screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
A very excited looking Futoshi Matsunaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Matsunaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yung Gai slips under a jab.
Yung Gai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yung Gai's sensitive parts.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy right hand. Yung Gai should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Yung Gai with a series of wild strikes but Yung Gai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yung Gai on the side of the head.
Yung Gai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Yung Gai's front leg but catches the back leg as Yung Gai tries to avoid it.
Yung Gai blocks a jab.
Yung Gai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matsunaga manages to circle out of the way.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Yung Gai moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yung Gai. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Yung Gai.#CUT#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga jumps guard but Yung Gai stands there with Matsunaga around his waist. Matsunaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yung Gai tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Yung Gai back against the cage.
Yung Gai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsunaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL#
Matsunaga tries to keep at a distance but Yung Gai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling him.
Matsunaga tries to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling the position.
Matsunaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Yung Gai.
Matsunaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Yung Gai avoids the punch easily.
Yung Gai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Yung Gai.
Matsunaga unleashes a big counter combination but Yung Gai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yung Gai misses with a hook.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yung Gai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yung Gai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yung Gai is looking to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Yung Gai misses.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Yung Gai was well out of range.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Yung Gai ducks down to avoid it.
Yung Gai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Matsunaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Yung Gai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsunaga under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yung Gai was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Yung Gai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yung Gai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matsunaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yung Gai is looking to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch.
Yung Gai throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Yung Gai moves in looking to clinch but Matsunaga pushes him off.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Yung Gai slips the punch.
Yung Gai lands a slapping body shot.
Yung Gai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Yung Gai blocks it.#CL#
Yung Gai clinches.
Matsunaga can't break the clinch. #T3#
Yung Gai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Matsunaga is trying to break free.
Matsunaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yung Gai has him pressed against the cage.
Yung Gai scores with a shoulder strike.
Yung Gai prevents Matsunaga from breaking the clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
Yung Gai lands with a light punch inside.
Yung Gai stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsunaga swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Matsunaga gets tackled into the cage by Yung Gai. Yung Gai maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yung Gai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Yung Gai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
Matsunaga is trying to push Yung Gai away but Yung Gai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
Matsunaga wants to break free but Yung Gai has control. #T4##BC2#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Yung Gai closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yung Gai lands a body punch.
Yung Gai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsunaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matsunaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung Gai smiles and moves away.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Futoshi Matsunaga.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up.
Yung Gai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsunaga looks winded!
Yung Gai slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Yung Gai connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yung Gai. #CL#
Yung Gai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling him.
Yung Gai content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yung Gai lands a jab to the head.
Yung Gai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
That's time! Yung Gai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yung Gai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsunaga has time to react.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yung Gai moves away.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Yung Gai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yung Gai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yung Gai. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Yung Gai blocks it.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yung Gai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
Yung Gai lunges at Matsunaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsunaga's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yung Gai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Matsunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Yung Gai missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga sizes up Yung Gai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yung Gai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsunaga can do to turn this around?#T1#
Matsunaga cracks Yung Gai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga scores with a three punch combo!
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Yung Gai's shoulder, as Yung Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up.
Yung Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Yung Gai throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Yung Gai is out of range.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Yung Gai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Matsunaga scores with a four punch combination!
Matsunaga throws a combination that misses
and Yung Gai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yung Gai is looking to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch.
Matsunaga is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yung Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Matsunaga gets tackled into the cage by Yung Gai. Yung Gai maintains the clinch. #T2#
Yung Gai has Matsunaga pressed against the cage, preventing Matsunaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yung Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsunaga controls his hands.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai punishes Matsunaga's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Yung Gai moves into the clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsunaga wants to get back to striking at distance but Yung Gai won't allow it.
Yung Gai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsunaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
Matsunaga is trying to force a seperation but Yung Gai has the dominant position.
A short right from Yung Gai on the inside.
Matsunaga working hard to break the clinch.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga. #T3#
Matsunaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Yung Gai won't allow it.
Yung Gai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yung Gai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
Matsunaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Yung Gai scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yung Gai blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
Yung Gai connects with a nice looking jab.
Yung Gai moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yung Gai tries to counter by clinching up but Matsunaga breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Yung Gai. #T4#
Yung Gai wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
As Matsunaga tries to get set, Yung Gai tries to push him back and clinch up but Matsunaga manages to avoid the attempt.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Yung Gai moves into the clinch.
Yung Gai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yung Gai lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung Gai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yung Gai lands a nice uppercut.
Yung Gai gets through Matsunaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the head.
Yung Gai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yung Gai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Matsunaga is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Yung Gai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsunaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Yung Gai finish him?
Yung Gai stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Yung Gai stalling the fight.
Yung Gai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yung Gai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Yung Gai rushes Matsunaga and presses him up against the cage.
Sum Yung Gai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matsunaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Yung Gai has double underhooks.
Yung Gai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsunaga.
Matsunaga can't break the clinch.
Matsunaga seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsunaga or not.
Yung Gai controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yung Gai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yung Gai just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai - that landed with a thud.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling him.
Matsunaga wants to break free but Yung Gai has control.
Matsunaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yung Gai lands a body punch.
Matsunaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yung Gai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yung Gai leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Yung Gai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yung Gai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Yung Gai.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Yung Gai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Matsunaga! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Yung Gai is unloading with more strikes now! Matsunaga drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sum Yung Gai!
Sum Yung Gai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bebok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matsunaga - the referee stops the clock and Bebok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matsunaga. Bebok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bebok throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
Matsunaga lands with a cross.
Bebok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bebok looks for a takedown but Matsunaga sprawls well.
Matsunaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Bebok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bebok down.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crunch! Matsunaga slams his shin into Bebok's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Bebok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Matsunaga has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Matsunaga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matsunaga stalks Bebok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bebok's face. Bebok staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage. #T1#
Matsunaga clobbers Bebok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bebok takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into Bebok's ribs.
Bebok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Bebok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bebok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bebok is defended easily by Matsunaga.
Bebok looks winded!
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga is looking to slow Bebok down with leg kicks.
Bebok tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it. #T2#
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Bebok takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bebok's sensitive parts.
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsunaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bebok.
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bebok.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Bebok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga throws a front kick that sends Bebok stumbling back into the cage.
Bebok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Bebok knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga punishes Bebok's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Bebok's head.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Bebok wants to counter with a clinch but Matsunaga pushes him away.
Bebok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bebok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bebok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bebok motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Bebok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Bebok doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsunaga misses its target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bebok.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.
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!
Bebok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Bebok ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bebok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matsunaga - the referee stops the clock and Bebok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matsunaga. Bebok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bebok doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
Bebok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bebok shoots in for a double leg but Matsunaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good leg kick by Matsunaga.
Bebok is trying desperately to land a takedown but Matsunaga is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bebok.
Matsunaga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bebok has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into Bebok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga thumps Bebok with a low kick.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsunaga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bebok takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Bebok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body. Bebok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bebok on the side of the head.
Bebok shoots for a takedown but Matsunaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bebok can do to turn this around?
Bebok throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Bebok's front leg but catches the back leg as Bebok tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Bebok's body. Bebok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bebok throws a counter combo.
Matsunaga with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beboks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsunaga jabs Bebok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bebok is breathing heavily.
Matsunaga connects with a right hand. Bebok shakes it off.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Bebok down.
Bebok dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Bebok on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bebok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsunaga is fending him off so far but Bebok persists. Nope, Matsunaga circles away and we're back to standing.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Andrzej Bebok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Bebok avoids them all with ease.
Matsunaga misses with the combination. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsunaga.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsunaga.
Bebok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks Bebok off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bebok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
Bebok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bebok tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away.
As Bebok looks to move away, Matsunaga throws a big counter combo but Bebok just gets out of the way.
Bebok shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Bebok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bebok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bebok drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Matsunaga connects with a right hand. Bebok shakes it off.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Matsunaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga lands a slapping body shot.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bebok ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Bebok shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsunaga sprawls well. He's pushed Bebok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Bebok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Good leg kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bebok on the side of the head.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bebok's sensitive parts.
Bebok drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bebok takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Bebok down.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bebok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bebok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Bebok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bebok down.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
Matsunaga stalks Bebok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bebok's face. Bebok staggers backwards, shaken.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Bebok with a series of wild strikes but Bebok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bebok is looking for the big counter here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Bebok wants to slow Matsunaga down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bebok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick.
Bebok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good work by Matsunaga as he checks the leg kick.
Bebok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsunaga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bebok somewhat.#T1#
Bebok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsunaga scores with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga scores with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Bebok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Matsunaga throws a combination. Bebok tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Matsunaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Bebok's body. Bebok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bebok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matsunaga!
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Bebok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bebok has time to react.
Matsunaga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matsunaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsunaga delivers a nice body kick.
Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bebok momentarily. #T3#
Bebok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bebok takes one to the side of the head.
Bebok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bebok there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Bebok down.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matsunaga duly obliges.
Nice takedown defense from Matsunaga. No joy for Bebok on that attempt.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Bebok with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bebok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bebok wants to clinch.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bebok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bebok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bebok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsunaga defends well and Bebok ends up having to push Matsunaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.
Matsunaga throws a front kick that sends Bebok stumbling back into the cage.
Andrzej Bebok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bebok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsunaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
An out of breath Futoshi Matsunaga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2023

#R1#
Matsunaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bebok takes one to the side of the head.
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bebok under the eye.
Bebok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bebok throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with a good jab.
Bebok shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsunaga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Bebok misses with a low kick.
Bebok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga with a hook.
Nice shot by Matsunaga.
Bebok has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matsunaga.
Bebok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Matsunaga has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Bebok with an uppercut!
Matsunaga lands a head shot.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bebok.
Bebok tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matsunaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bebok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsunaga defends well and Bebok ends up having to push Matsunaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Bebok ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Bebok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
Bebok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsunaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy right hand. Bebok should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bebok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Bebok walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Bebok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matsunaga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.#T2#
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bebok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsunaga lands with a good body shot.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Matsunaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bebok doesn't seem phased though.
Bebok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsunaga defends well and Bebok ends up having to push Matsunaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bebok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bebok has time to react.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bebok misses with a leg kick
and Matsunaga counters with an outside leg kick.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Bebok didn't see that one coming.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
Matsunaga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Matsunaga lands a right hook to the body.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Bebok's front leg but catches the back leg as Bebok tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga with a nice calf kick.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Matsunaga scores with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga lands a right hook to the body.
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsunaga blocks a leg kick.
Matsunaga scores with a head kick. Bebok tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bebok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bebok goes for a double leg but Matsunaga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsunaga continues to drive forward.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Bebok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bebok down.
Matsunaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bebok fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Matsunaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bebok walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.#T4#
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
Bebok shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bebok moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bebok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Bebok's head.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Bebok with a series of wild strikes but Bebok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Bebok is trying desperately to land a takedown but Matsunaga is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bebok.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsunaga delivers a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Bebok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Bebok knows he should have avoided that one.
Bebok shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsunaga tries to sprawl out of it but Bebok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsunaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bebok fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Matsunaga lands with a good body shot.
Bebok tries for a takedown but Matsunaga circles away easily
and Matsunaga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bebok thinking.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bebok doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Bebok manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bebok.
Matsunaga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Andrzej Bebok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bebok fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Matsunaga.
Decent striking displayed by Matsunaga there.
Bebok shoots in for a double leg but Matsunaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matsunaga digs a good hook to Bebok's body. #T1#
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bebok in his tracks.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Bebok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bebok can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga throws a series of strikes that have Bebok backpedaling.
Bebok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsunaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bebok scrambles back to his feet.
Bebok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a one two combo.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Bebok tries to clinch up but Matsunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsunaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Bebok's belly button to the back.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.#T2#
Bebok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsunaga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bebok somewhat.
Bebok is breathing heavily.
Matsunaga lands with a nice combination. Bebok backs away looking to recover.
Bebok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bebok on the side of the head.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Bebok ducks under and follows up with a left that Bebok also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bebok is defended easily by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Matsunaga digs a good body shot into Bebok's ribs.
Matsunaga lands a high kick!
Donk. Matsunaga catches Bebok right on the button with a cross.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Bebok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bebok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsunaga is looking for a counter combo.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Bebok moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a spinning back kick!
Bebok ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga clobbers Bebok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Bebok's head back.
Bebok shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsunaga sprawls well. He's pushed Bebok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Bebok avoids it.
Bebok takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matsunaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bebok walks into a jab.
Matsunaga jabs at Bebok's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsunaga. That snapped Bebok's head back.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bebok.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Bebok moves out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bebok shoots in but no luck this time.
Matsunaga clobbers Bebok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bebok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Bebok ducks under and follows up with a left that Bebok also avoids with ease.
Bebok drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bebok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsunaga but Matsunaga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bebok walks into a left hand.
Matsunaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsunaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsunaga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Bebok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsunaga scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bebok was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga. #T1#
Bebok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga.
Bebok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.
Bebok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsunaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Bebok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bebok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsunaga jabs Bebok right on the nose. Bebok blinks but takes it well.
Matsunaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Bebok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Bebok shoots for a takedown but Matsunaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bebok has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matsunaga.
Bebok has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bebok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.#T2#
Matsunaga stuffs the takedown attempt from Bebok. Bebok gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bebok throws a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Bebok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsunaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Matsunaga finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Bebok knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
Bebok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a one two! Bebok had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Bebok shoots for a takedown but Matsunaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Matsunaga tenderised Bebok's leg. Bebok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bebok misses with a leg kick.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bebok misses with a takedown
and Matsunaga counters with a nice body shot.
Matsunaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Bebok off the cage and back into range.
Bebok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bebok momentarily.
Matsunaga punishes Bebok's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Bebok down.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bebok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Andrzej Bebok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsunaga scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsunaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
After winning the bout, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into Bebok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bebok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Bebok tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bebok is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Bebok misses
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bebok throws a solid leg kick but Matsunaga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bebok.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bebok has time to react.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matsunaga catches Bebok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bebok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Bebok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bebok.
Bebok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bebok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsunaga jabs at Bebok's body.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bebok shoots in but Matsunaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bebok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Bebok tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bebok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Matsunaga as Bebok shoots in.
Bebok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsunaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Bebok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into Bebok's ribs.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Bebok knows he should have avoided that one.
Bebok fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsunaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsunaga scores with a one two! Bebok had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bebok takes one on the button.
Bebok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bebok shoots in but Matsunaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matsunaga throws a one two combo.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination. Bebok sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bebok. Bebok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Matsunaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bebok doesn't seem phased though.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Bebok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bebok down.
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Bebok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bebok circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Bebok saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsunaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bebok has time to react.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bebok.
Matsunaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsunaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsunaga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bebok.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bebok unleashes a big counter combination but Matsunaga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Bebok tries for a takedown but Matsunaga circles away easily
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bebok looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga digs a good hook to Bebok's body.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga scoring well with a low kick there.
Bebok walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bebok fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body. Bebok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Bebok's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Bebok shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsunaga sprawls well. He's pushed Bebok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
That's time! Matsunaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsunaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Bebok's head back.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
Bebok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsunaga with a jab.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Bebok avoids it well.
Matsunaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bebok backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bebok connects with a leg kick.
Bebok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Bebok walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bebok's head.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Bebok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Matsunaga. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Bebok darts in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga gets double underhooks and turns Bebok into the cage.
Bebok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bebok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsunaga jabs at Bebok's body.
Bebok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsunaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bebok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsunaga throws a front kick that sends Bebok stumbling back into the cage.
Bebok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsunaga but Matsunaga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bebok sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bebok walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck for Bebok with that takedown attempt.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bebok doesn't seem bothered though.
Bebok blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Bebok wants to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch position.
Bebok takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bebok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bebok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bebok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
A low kick from Bebok is predictable there
and Matsunaga counters with a thumping low kick.
Bebok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsunaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bebok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsunaga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Bebok tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bebok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsunaga stalks Bebok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bebok's face. Bebok staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Bebok defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Bebok wants to counter with a clinch but Matsunaga pushes him away.
Matsunaga lands a front kick.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bebok can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Bebok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bebok down.
Bebok is looking to clinch.
Bebok is trying desperately to land a takedown but Matsunaga is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bebok.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bebok wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bebok drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga thuds a left hand into Bebok's body.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Matsunaga lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Matsunaga punishes Bebok's body with a nice straight punch.
Bebok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Matsunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Matsunaga. No joy for Bebok on that attempt.
Bebok throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Bebok only half commits.
Bebok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bebok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bebok. Bebok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andrzej Bebok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Matsunaga.
Bebok misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bebok shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsunaga works over Bebok's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
No luck for Bebok with that takedown attempt.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Bebok down.
Bebok has a takedown stuffed.
Matsunaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Bebok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebok is looking to clinch.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsunaga blocks a leg kick.
Matsunaga lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bebok.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bebok on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bebok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bebok.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Bebok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bebok shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsunaga tries to sprawl out of it but Bebok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsunaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsunaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bebok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsunaga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bebok. #T2#
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bebok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsunaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bebok shoots in and drives through. Matsunaga sprawls well.
Matsunaga lands with a nice body kick.
Bebok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bebok.
Bebok fails with the takedown.
Bebok takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Bebok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bebok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Bebok's head.
Bebok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matsunaga stuffs the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Bebok down.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Bebok with a series of wild strikes but Bebok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bebok is looking to clinch but Matsunaga is avoiding it.
Matsunaga works Bebok's body with a nice hook.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bebok takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bebok lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Bebok off the cage and back into range.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Bebok's front leg but catches the back leg as Bebok tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bebok fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Bebok's front leg but catches the back leg as Bebok tries to avoid it.
Bebok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsunaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bebok scrambles back to his feet.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bebok takes a step back to recover.
Decent striking displayed by Matsunaga there.
Matsunaga thuds his shin into the meat of Bebok's side.
Andrzej Bebok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bebok misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsunaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 253
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Petersson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Petersson moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga punishes Petersson's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Petersson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Petersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petersson.
Petersson throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersson.
Petersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Petersson slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Petersson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Petersson is looking for the big counter here.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Petersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Petersson moves out of range easily. #T1#
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petersson on the side of the head.
Petersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga lands a two punch combo.
Petersson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Petersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga catches Petersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
Petersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
Petersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petersson throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petersson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Petersson's head but Petersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Petersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Nice cross by Matsunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Petersson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
letting Petersson counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga punishes Petersson's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Petersson throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Petersson.
Petersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Petersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersson staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Petersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsunaga motions for Petersson to come forward. Matsunaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petersson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Petersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Petersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Matsunaga is rocked!#CUT2#Futoshi Matsunaga's cut is getting worse.
Petersson loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Petersson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Matsunaga! Petersson lets Matsunaga back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Matsunaga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petersson rattles Matsunaga with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Matsunaga tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Petersson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Matsunaga stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Petersson!
In his post fight interview, Peter Petersson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 243
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Matsunaga takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Matsunaga cracks Idowu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Idowu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pablo in the buildup to the fight.
Idowu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Idowu scores with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matsunaga throws out a leg kick but Idowu moves out of range and Matsunaga only half commits.
Idowu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but Idowu moves his leg out of the way.
Idowu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Idowu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Idowu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsunaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
Matsunaga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Idowu is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Idowu blocks a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Idowu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Idowu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idowu misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Idowu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Idowu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Idowu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Idowu lands with a straight right. Matsunaga didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga is looking to land body kicks.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Idowu avoids them all with ease.
Idowu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Matsunaga misses
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Idowu slips under a jab.
Idowu throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Idowu digs a good body shot into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Idowu circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idowu manages to avoid it.
Idowu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Idowu closes the distance and pushes Matsunaga back into the cage.
Matsunaga has had enough of the clinch but Idowu keeps him there for the moment.
Idowu prevents Matsunaga from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Idowu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Idowu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idowu lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.#T2#
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Idowu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Idowu misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Matsunaga gets tackled into the cage by Idowu. Idowu maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Matsunaga's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Idowu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idowu moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Idowu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idowu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
Idowu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idowu avoids a kick to the body.
Matsunaga misses the body punch
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Idowu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Idowu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Idowu walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.#T3##CL#
Idowu instigates a clinch. #BC#
Idowu manages to break the clinch.
Idowu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Idowu. Idowu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD#
Idowu lands a left and a right that send Matsunaga crashing to the mat, dazed. Idowu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Matsunaga is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Idowu misses the jab.
Idowu misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Idowu.
Idowu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Idowu is looking to counter punch.
Idowu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Idowu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga throws a counter combo.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Idowu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Idowu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Idowu drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Idowu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Idowu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idowu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Idowu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Matsunaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Idowu.
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but Idowu moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idowu misses with a wild combination.
Idowu checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Idowu misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imani Idowu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
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.#R2#
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Idowu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Idowu moved away.
Matsunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idowu.
A little jabbing left from Matsunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Idowu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Idowu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Idowu misses the target.
Idowu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Idowu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Idowu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Imani Idowu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga stalks Idowu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Idowu's face. Idowu staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Idowu misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idowu throws out the jab.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Idowu ducked under it nicely.
Idowu throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Idowu has Matsunaga up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Idowu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Idowu blocks it.
A lazy left from Matsunaga finds it's target.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga connects with a right hand. Idowu shakes it off.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Idowu defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Matsunaga slips a jab from Idowu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Idowu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
Idowu dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Idowu moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Idowu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Idowu moves out of range of the strikes.
Idowu takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Idowu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Idowu lands a body shot.
Idowu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Idowu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Idowu connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga is breathing heavily.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Matsunaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Idowu misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idowu manages to avoid it.
It looked like Idowu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
Idowu cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Idowu does it's job there.
Idowu throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Idowu moves out of range.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Idowu moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
Idowu thows a body kick. Matsunaga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Idowu misses with a two punch combination.
Matsunaga thinks about the counter body kick.
Idowu with a nice cross.
Idowu moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Idowu to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Idowu finish him?#T4#
Idowu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Idowu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idowu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#That has opened up Futoshi Matsunaga's cut even more.
Idowu cracks Matsunaga on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Matsunaga falls backwards against the cage. Idowu follows up with more strikes that drop Matsunaga to his knees. Idowu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Matsunaga! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imani Idowu!
During a confident post fight interview, Imani Idowu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 232
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
A good leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Kingston's body. Kingston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Kingston instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston misses with a body punch. #BC#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Kingston avoids it.
Kingston feints a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga cracks Kingston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kingston missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kingston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingston. Kingston obviously looking to wear him down.
Kingston throws a low kick, looking for Matsunaga's leg but Matsunaga calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga takes one to the chin there.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Kingston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Kingston counters with a two punch combo.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingston lands an overhand right.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Kingston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsunaga avoids a kick to the body.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
Matsunaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Kingston avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kingston. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston thuds his right hand into Matsunaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That kick from Kingston tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kingston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Kingston as he checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kingston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matsunaga back to the cage. Kingston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Kingston has Matsunaga up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kingston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kingston.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kingston just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsunagas head. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Kingston's head.
Kingston throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga digs a good body shot into Kingston's ribs.
Matsunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range. #T3#
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Kingston moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Kingston avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Kingston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Kingston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Matsunaga.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kingston. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Kingston lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
Kingston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Kingston dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Kingston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsunaga momentarily.
Kingston lands an overhand right.
Kingston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsunaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Kingston slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingston.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kingston with the inside leg kick.
Matsunaga is looking to slow Kingston down with leg kicks.
A big right from Kingston misses.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kingston throws a low kick, looking for Matsunaga's leg but Matsunaga calmly moves out of range.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alzarri Kingston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kingston misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga cracks Kingston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kingston can pounce on him.
Kingston checks the leg kick.
Kingston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alzarri Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Kingston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matsunaga, pushing him back against the cage.
Kingston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsunaga is trying to break free.
Matsunaga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston with a nice calf kick.
Kingston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Kingston follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Matsunaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kingston.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Kingston moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kingston to score with a decent uppercut.
Kingston avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
Kingston staying out of range there.
A big right from Kingston misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingston scores with a leg kick.
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Kingston stuns Matsunaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Matsunaga gets tackled into the cage by Kingston. Kingston maintains the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kingston connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsunaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kingston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.#T2#
Kingston connects with a crisp jab.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Kingston connects with a solid leg kick.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsunaga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kingston.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingston.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body. Kingston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Kingston avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Kingston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingston takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Kingston.
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kingstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kingston can pounce on him.
Matsunaga sizes up Kingston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Matsunaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston misses with a hook.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kingston tries to work over Matsunaga's front leg with a kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kingston keeps Matsunaga at a distance using the push kick.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kingston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingston.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that Kingston avoids nicely.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kingston tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kingston jabs Matsunaga right on the nose. Matsunaga blinks but takes it well.
Kingston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsunaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
Matsunaga throws a quick counter head kick but Kingston was just out of range.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Kingston avoids them all with ease.
Kingston lands a jab to the nose.
Kingston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kingston scores with a jab to the head.
Matsunaga throws a wild body kick that Kingston sees coming a mile off.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Kingston only half commits.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Kingston moved out of range nicely.
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kingston lands a nice hook to Matsunaga's body. Matsunaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Matsunaga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kingston.
Good leg kick by Kingston. #CL2#
Kingston drives through and clinches with Matsunaga against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alzarri Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kingston.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Kingston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Kingston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kingston just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston punishes Matsunaga's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Kingston lands with a straight right. Matsunaga didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kingston is looking to clinch but Matsunaga is avoiding it.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kingston, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kingston lands a leg kick that knocks Matsunaga off balance momentarily.
Kingston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from Kingston.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Kingston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston is looking to chop away at Matsunaga's legs.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingston lands with a slapping head kick.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Kingston thuds a left hand into Matsunaga's body.
Kingston feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Kingston throws a sloppy head kick and Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Matsunaga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Kingston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingston.
Kingston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Kingston takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Kingston has double underhooks. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsunaga misses its target.
Kingston lands a front kick.
Kingston avoids a kick to the body.
Kingston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kingston slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Kingston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Matsunaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kingston.
Kingston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Kingston moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga throws a lazy head kick
and Kingston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Kingston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Kingston.
Kingston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
Kingston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kingston blocks the body kick.
Kingston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston connects with the punch.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingston.
Kingston scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kingston rushes Matsunaga and presses him up against the cage.
Matsunaga tries to break the clinch but Kingston is controlling the position.
Matsunaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alzarri Kingston seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kingston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kingston.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Kingston is controlling him.
Matsunaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kingston presses Matsunaga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kingston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kingston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kingston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Kingston is controlling him.
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsunaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kingston lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alzarri Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kingston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alzarri Kingston!
Alzarri Kingston seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 224
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
Matsunaga is looking to land body kicks.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Greene shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Greene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.
Greene defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Greene.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Good leg kick by Greene.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greene.
Matsunaga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greene throws a chopping leg kick but Matsunaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Greene takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Greene counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Matsunaga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greene.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greene's hands.
Matsunaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Greene off the cage and back into range.
Matsunaga thuds a left hand into Greene's body.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Matsunaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Greene.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Greene.
Matsunaga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Greene's front leg but catches the back leg as Greene tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Greene ducks under and follows up with a left that Greene also avoids with ease.#T2#
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Greene.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greene lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Greene.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Greene counters with a good low kick that Matsunaga was not able to check.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Greene throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Greene. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Greene.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Greene lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Matsunaga misses. #T3#
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
and Greene counters with a nice kick to the body.
Matsunaga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Greene throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greene motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Greene throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
Greene tries to work over Matsunaga's front leg with a kick but Matsunaga checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Greene checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Greene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a thumping low kick.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Greene's front leg but catches the back leg as Greene tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga avoids a kick to the body.
Greene connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Greene bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greene looks for the body kick but Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Greene takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Greene throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Greene counters with a body kick that stops Matsunaga in his tracks momentarily.
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greene under the eye.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulie Greene will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Greene on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greene.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Greene now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greene counters with a left to the body.
Greene lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsunaga off the cage and back into range.
Greene scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsunaga.
Greene clobbers Matsunaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Greene misses.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
A jab from Greene misses.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Greene takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greene has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Greene throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
Matsunaga takes one to the chin there.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene scores with a jab to the jaw.
Greene with the inside leg kick.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Greene with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Matsunaga throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Nice body kick there by Greene.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick lands for Greene.
Greene misses with a leg kick
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Greene walks into a jab.
Greene scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Greene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Greene.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Greene lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Greene fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Greene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsunaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greene.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga takes one to the chin there.
Matsunaga cracks Greene with a good jab.
Greene tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene slips a straight right by Matsunaga.#T4#
Matsunaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Greene sizes up Matsunaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Greene strikes.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Greene.
Matsunaga motions for Greene to come forward. Matsunaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga backing away here, and Greene unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Greene slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Greene only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greene.
Greene lands a head kick. Matsunaga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greene misses with the body kick
and Matsunaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulie Greene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga blocks the body kick.
Matsunaga is looking for a counter combo.
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greene.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Greene is trying to counter with his kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene misses the jab.
Greene keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Greene connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Greene motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Greene throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Greene saw it coming and moves away.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsunaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Greene thuds his right hand into Matsunaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Greene.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick.
Matsunaga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greene is able to avoid easily.
Greene moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greene takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga blocks the body kick.
Greene blocks a jab.
Greene cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
Greene lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Greene throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Good shot there by Greene.
Greene dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!#T2#
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greene throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
Greene feints a counter leg kick.
Greene tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsunaga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Greene. That one must have hurt.
Matsunaga cracks Greene with a good jab.
Matsunaga tries to work over Greene's front leg with a kick but Greene checks it.
A low kick from Greene is predictable there
and Matsunaga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greene thinking.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Greene.
Matsunaga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matsunaga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Greene avoids them all with ease.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Greene lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Greene throws a leg kick but Matsunaga sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matsunaga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greene to score with a decent uppercut.
Greene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Greene throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Greene takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick from Greene, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Paulie Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Greene.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene feints a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga motions for Greene to come forward. Matsunaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greene checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick from Greene.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greene. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Greene moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
It seemed like Greene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Greene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greene has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Greene!
In his post fight interview, Paulie Greene gave a big smile as he said 'I AIN’T CONNOR “FUCKING” MCGREGOR, IM PAULIE “MOTHERFUCKING”GREEN & I BLEED ðŸ©¸ FOR MY HOMETOWN BOSTON. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 218
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
Matsunaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petersson. That did some damage!
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersson.
Petersson throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Good shot there by Matsunaga.
We've been informed that Petersson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersson moves away.
Petersson throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Petersson throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Petersson throws a right hand that misses
and Matsunaga counters with a thumping low kick.
Petersson throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Petersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga defending well as Petersson loads up on a big left hand.
Petersson throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga tries to move into range but Petersson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Petersson throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Petersson throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersson misses with a straight left. #T1#
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Petersson moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Matsunaga walks into a left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Matsunaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petersson moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
A little jabbing left from Petersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petersson throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersson throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Petersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Petersson tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Petersson looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersson.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.
Petersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersson throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Petersson takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Petersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petersson looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Petersson moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
It appears Matsunaga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matsunaga tries a low kick but Petersson avoids it.
Petersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga tries to land a front kick but Petersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Petersson.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsunaga misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petersson.
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.
Matsunaga defending well as Petersson loads up on a big left hand.
Petersson ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Petersson strikes.
Petersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersson.#T3#
A big left from Petersson misses.
Matsunaga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
Petersson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matsunaga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matsunaga scrambles back to his feet.
Petersson throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Petersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Petersson.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersson throws out the jab.
Petersson misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga cracks Petersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Petersson misses.
Petersson looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga throws a wild body kick that Petersson sees coming a mile off.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersson.#T4#
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petersson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsunaga momentarily.
Petersson scores with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga jabs Petersson right on the nose. Petersson blinks but takes it well.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petersson checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Petersson.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersson moves away.
Petersson misses with a straight right.
Petersson slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Nice defenses there by Petersson.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Petersson's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Petersson misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Petersson misses with a hook.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Petersson lands the left hand.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Petersson misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Petersson strikes.
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petersson throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Petersson ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsunaga misses its target.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Petersson.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersson connects with the punch.
Matsunaga lands with a good body shot.
Petersson looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Petersson throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Petersson blocks a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petersson throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga clobbers Petersson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petersson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersson throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Petersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersson throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petersson misses with a straight right.
Petersson throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Petersson ducks down to avoid it.
Petersson throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersson lands a body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsunaga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petersson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petersson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersson throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Petersson moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
Petersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Petersson.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Petersson.
Matsunaga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsunaga defending well as Petersson loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Petersson checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Petersson misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Petersson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petersson punishes Matsunaga's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsunaga. #T3#
Matsunaga throws a low kick, looking for Petersson's leg but Petersson calmly moves out of range.
Petersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Petersson loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga throws a push kick but Petersson slaps the foot to one side.
Matsunaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petersson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsunaga walks into a left hand.
Petersson misses with a wild body shot.
Petersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petersson.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersson.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Petersson throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Petersson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersson.
Matsunaga pushes Petersson away with a front kick.
Petersson misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Petersson.
Petersson ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Petersson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Petersson moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Petersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Petersson's legs.
Petersson looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Petersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersson misses with a hook
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
Petersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Petersson avoids the punch easily.
Petersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petersson misses with a looping left.
Petersson connects with a body shot that sends Matsunaga's belly button to the back.
Petersson moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Petersson throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersson throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Petersson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Petersson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Petersson misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Petersson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petersson misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersson manages to avoid it.
Petersson missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Petersson.
Petersson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petersson misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petersson in his tracks.
Petersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersson misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersson misses the target.
Petersson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Petersson avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Petersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petersson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsunaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petersson is out of range and Matsunaga settles back down. #T1#
Petersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersson moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Petersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersson misses the jab.
Matsunaga looks for the body kick but Petersson saw that one coming.
Matsunaga throws a low kick, looking for Petersson's leg but Petersson calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersson! But no joy.
Petersson throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matsunaga!
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petersson avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Petersson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Petersson.
It seemed like Petersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Petersson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Petersson's head.
Petersson drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Petersson.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Petersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Petersson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
Petersson looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Petersson connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersson slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Petersson throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Petersson misses the jab.
Petersson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Petersson.#T3#
Petersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
Petersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Petersson moves away and avoids it.
Petersson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsunaga misses with a wild combination.
Petersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petersson cracks Matsunaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga is looking to land body kicks.
Petersson clobbers Matsunaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Petersson misses.
Petersson looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Petersson is out of range.
Petersson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Petersson's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Petersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Petersson blocks it.
Petersson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petersson misses with a hook.
Petersson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Petersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Petersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga clobbers Petersson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Petersson moved out of range nicely.
Petersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matsunaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Petersson ducked under it nicely.
Petersson misses with a left hand
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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 Futoshi Matsunaga.
Well Matsunaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
After winning the bout, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 210
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Trounvouche checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trounvouche's head.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trounvouche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Trounvouche throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trounvouche throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot.
Trounvouche finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsunaga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Trounvouche has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trounvouche and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trounvouche pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsunaga's sensitive parts.
Trounvouche has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trounvouche misses with a straight left.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trounvouche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matsunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trounvouche.#T1#
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Good work by Trounvouche as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trounvouche walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
Matsunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trounvouche throws a low kick, looking for Matsunaga's leg but Matsunaga calmly moves out of range.
Trounvouche throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Trounvouche throws a shot to the body.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trounvouche is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsunaga rather than just go for the knockout.
Trounvouche slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matsunaga!
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Trounvouche's front leg but catches the back leg as Trounvouche tries to avoid it.
Trounvouche slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Trounvouche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trounvouche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Trounvouche scores with a nice strike.
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.
Matsunaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Matsunaga.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick that knocks Matsunaga off balance momentarily.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trounvouche lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Trounvouche blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Trounvouche takes one to the chin there.
Matsunaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Trounvouche's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trounvouche wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trounvouche can pounce on him.
Trounvouche moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
Trounvouche ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Trounvouche moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Trounvouche follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from Trounvouche.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trounvouche's head.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trounvouche was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trounvouche moves away.
Trounvouche throws a solid leg kick but Matsunaga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trounvouche.
Nice defenses there by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Trounvouche counters with a slapping leg kick.
Trounvouche with a nice calf kick.
Trounvouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsunaga's sensitive parts.
Trounvouche's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsunaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trounvouche scrambles back to his feet.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination. Trounvouche sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Trounvouche is out of range.
Matsunaga motions for Trounvouche to come forward. Matsunaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Trounvouche.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche throws a low kick, looking for Matsunaga's leg but Matsunaga calmly moves out of range.
Trounvouche digs a good body shot into Matsunaga's ribs.
Trounvouche with a nice calf kick.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trounvouche. Trounvouche obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Trounvouche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Trounvouche ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trounvouche lands with a good body shot.
Matsunaga throws out a leg kick but Trounvouche moves out of range and Matsunaga only half commits.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trounvouche has time to react.
Trounvouche moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Trounvouche tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trounvouche.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trounvouche tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga is wise to it.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Trounvouche avoids them all with ease.
Trounvouche swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Trounvouche comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsunaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
Trounvouche throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
A cross from Matsunaga lands.#T1#
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Trounvouche's belly button to the back.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Trounvouche counters with a thumping low kick.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Trounvouche slips the punch.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Trounvouche throws a body kick.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Trounvouche.
Matsunaga takes one to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trounvouche counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga cracks Trounvouche with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trounvouche throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trounvouche was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Trounvouche was well out of range.#T2#
Matsunaga misses with a low kick as Trounvouche jumps back.
A clash of legs there as Trounvouche blocks the low kick.
Trounvouche throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Trounvouche throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trounvouche swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Trounvouche throws a chopping leg kick but Matsunaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trounvouche connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche connects with an inside leg kick.
Trounvouche misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga lands with a good body shot.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Trounvouche blocks it.#T3#
Matsunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trounvouche.
Trounvouche swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga appears to be looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche scores with a jab.
Matsunaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Trounvouche is out of range and Matsunaga settles back down.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche jabs Matsunaga right on the nose. Matsunaga blinks but takes it well.
Matsunaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick
and Trounvouche counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Trounvouche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trounvouche is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Trounvouche showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga. #T4#
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Trounvouche with a nice calf kick.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trounvouche.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trounvouche is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsunaga with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga with a hook.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Trounvouche slips the punch.
Trounvouche cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Trounvouche.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Trounvouche coming out on top.
Trounvouche avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
Trounvouche throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Azacca Trounvouche will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Trounvouche.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Trounvouche slips the punch.
Trounvouche throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Trounvouche tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Trounvouche blocks the leg kick.
Trounvouche feints a counter leg kick.
Trounvouche scores with a push kick.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Trounvouche.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trounvouche.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Trounvouche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Trounvouche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trounvouche scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Trounvouche's shoulder, as Trounvouche tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Trounvouche 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Trounvouche misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Trounvouche dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Trounvouche takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Trounvouche turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!
Matsunaga walks into a jab.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the strikes.
Trounvouche on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trounvouche moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Trounvouche didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trounvouche checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trounvouche has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Trounvouche fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trounvouche scores with a jab.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Trounvouche stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsunaga steps away.
Trounvouche scores with a body shot.
Matsunaga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trounvouche works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trounvouche moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trounvouche appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Trounvouche.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Trounvouche strikes.#T3#
Trounvouche scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Trounvouche tries a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga misses with a jab to the body
and Trounvouche counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Trounvouche.
A thudding body kick lands there by Trounvouche!
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Trounvouche swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Trounvouche defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Trounvouche throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Trounvouche slips under a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
A cross from Trounvouche lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Trounvouche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsunaga's head backwards.#T4#
Trounvouche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche lands with a cross.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Trounvouche counters with an outside leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Trounvouche throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Trounvouche's body. Trounvouche takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trounvouche feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Nice shot by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Trounvouche tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga is wise to it.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trounvouche. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Trounvouche attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche moves into range and connects with a jab.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Trounvouche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Trounvouche moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azacca Trounvouche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trounvouche has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azacca Trounvouche!
Azacca Trounvouche decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C84: Alyoshin vs. McDonald
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Matsunaga throws a hook but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a straight right hand.
Kitjakarn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch lands to the side of Matsunaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kitjakarn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitjakarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kitjakarn blocks a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick
and Kitjakarn counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsunaga scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Kitjakarn defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kitjakarn checks a leg kick.
Kitjakarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsunaga's sensitive parts.
Kitjakarn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
and Kitjakarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitjakarn misses with a low kick as Matsunaga jumps back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitjakarn lands a really nice looking cross but Matsunaga seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Kitjakarn.#T2#
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kitjakarn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsunaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kitjakarn scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga cracks Kitjakarn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kitjakarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kitjakarn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsunaga has time to react.
Matsunaga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kitjakarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kitjakarn! But no joy.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga sizes up Kitjakarn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsunaga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsunaga misses with a body punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Kitjakarn. #T3#
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kitjakarn's hands.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Kitjakarn's head back.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick
and Matsunaga counters with a thumping low kick.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Kitjakarn drives through and clinches with Matsunaga against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kitjakarn. #BC#
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Kitjakarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kitjakarn doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Kitjakarn moved out of range.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the body kick.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitjakarn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kitjakarn throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Kitjakarn was well out of range.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kitjakarn counters with a body kick that stops Matsunaga in his tracks momentarily.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kitjakarn's head backwards.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsunaga lands a two punch combo.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kitjakarn is out of range and Matsunaga settles back down.
Kitjakarn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Kitjakarn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Kitjakarn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kitjakarn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitjakarn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Kitjakarn saw that one coming.
Kitjakarn throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Kitjakarn connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kitjakarn blocks a jab.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Kitjakarn lands a jab to Matsunaga's midsection.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kitjakarn takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kitjakarn at a distance.
Kitjakarn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsunaga is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Kitjakarn is looking to clinch.
Kitjakarn loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.#T1#
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Kitjakarn's head but Kitjakarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga clobbers Kitjakarn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kitjakarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitjakarn.
Matsunaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Kitjakarn off the cage and back into range.
Kitjakarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side.
Matsunaga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kitjakarn.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
And Matsunaga counters with a quick kick to the body but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Kitjakarn swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Kitjakarn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Kitjakarn ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Kitjakarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Kitjakarn's head but Kitjakarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kitjakarn moves into the clinch.#BC#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kitjakarn lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kitjakarn misses the target.
Kitjakarn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Kitjakarn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsunaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Kitjakarn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Matsunaga tenderised Kitjakarn's leg. Kitjakarn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitjakarn tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga is wise to it.
Kitjakarn punishes Matsunaga's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
A big left from Kitjakarn misses. #T4#
Matsunaga misses with a combination
and Kitjakarn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga throws out a leg kick but Kitjakarn moves out of range and Matsunaga only half commits.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsunaga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot
and Kitjakarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitjakarn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsunaga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kitjakarn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kitjakarn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kitjakarn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kitjakarn checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Biabas Kitjakarn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Kitjakarn moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Kitjakarn was well out of range.
Matsunaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitjakarn throws out the jab.
Matsunaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kitjakarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga cracks Kitjakarn with a good jab.
Matsunaga is looking to land body kicks.
Kitjakarn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsunaga with a body shot.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitjakarn manages to avoid it.
Kitjakarn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn jabs Matsunaga right on the nose. Matsunaga blinks but takes it well.
Kitjakarn stuns Matsunaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kitjakarn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kitjakarn tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitjakarn walks into a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kitjakarn.
Matsunaga misses with the body kick
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitjakarn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kitjakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitjakarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kitjakarn looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Kitjakarn ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Kitjakarn slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsunaga steps away.#T2#
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitjakarn throws out the jab.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitjakarn.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn throws out a powerful jab.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Kitjakarn with a nice cross.
Kitjakarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitjakarn looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitjakarn.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Kitjakarn's head but Kitjakarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Kitjakarn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range. #T3#
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga wants to slow Kitjakarn down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body. Kitjakarn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Kitjakarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Kitjakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsunaga with a body shot.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Kitjakarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kitjakarn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitjakarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitjakarn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitjakarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Kitjakarn blocks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kitjakarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Kitjakarn connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga tries a low kick but Kitjakarn avoids it.
Kitjakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Kitjakarn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kitjakarn is looking to clinch but Matsunaga is avoiding it.
Matsunaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kitjakarn misses with an attempted mid kick.

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 Futoshi Matsunaga.
I think Matsunaga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
During a confident post fight interview, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C81: McDonald vs. Gee
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Brah avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Brah blocks a jab.
Brah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brah shoots in and drives through. Matsunaga sprawls well.
Brah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Brah misses.
Brah slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Brah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga throws out a powerful jab.
Brah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brah wants to clinch up but Matsunaga keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Brah moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Brah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga gets back to full guard. #T1#
Brah throws a big elbow that misses.
Brah stopping the sweep attempt from Matsunaga.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsunaga is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Brah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsunaga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brah has managed to get both his arms back between Matsunaga's legs - danger averted.
Brah trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Matsunaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Brah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brah content to stall in guard here.
Matsunaga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brah's guard. #REVR#
Matsunaga wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah managing to control the position.
Matsunaga trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matsunaga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brah wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping busy.
Matsunaga wants to pass the guard but Brah is defending well. #SUB#
Matsunaga is trying to work for a kimura but Brah is defending well.
Brah gets full guard.
Brah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Matsunaga trying to control but Brah postures up.
Brah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matsunaga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.
Brah trying to control the pace.
Brah prevents Matsunaga from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Brah drives through and clinches with Matsunaga against the cage. #BC#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Brah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matsunaga defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brah tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga looks to land a body kick but Brah moved away.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brah tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Brah's head back.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Brah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brah slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Brah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brah can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Brah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsunaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Brah moved out of range.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Brah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Brah slips under a jab.#T2#
Brah shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsunaga tries to sprawl out of it but Brah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsunaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsunaga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga digs a good body shot into Brah's ribs.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
Brah slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Brah feints a counter leg kick.
Brah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brah takes a step back to recover.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Brah feints the counter takedown.
Matsunaga cracks Brah with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brah will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Matsunaga misses. #T3#
Matsunaga throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.#TD2#
Brah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsunaga keeps working.
Matsunaga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brah off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Matsunaga is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brah manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matsunaga's guard. Nice work there by Brah.
Brah sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Matsunaga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.#T4#
Brah passes Matsunaga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brah trying to control the pace.
Brah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Matsunaga!
Matsunaga slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matsunaga is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
Brah is keen to just control but Matsunaga is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Brah with the counter takedown but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Brah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Brah takes one on the button.
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into Brah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
A head kick by Matsunaga misses #TD2#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matsunaga!
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!#SUB2#
Brah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsunaga, who protects the arm well.
Edgy Brah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matsunaga is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Brah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matsunaga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matsunaga tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Brah cracks Matsunaga with a big right hand but Matsunaga just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brah working away.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Brah tries for a kimura but Matsunaga is defending well.
Matsunaga can't do much from the bottom here.
Brah controls the position.
Brah working away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brah trying to control the action but Matsunaga is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Edgy Brah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Matsunaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsunaga is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Brah content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matsunaga is not content to let Brah control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Brah's shoulder, as Brah tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brah checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Brah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga backing away here, and Brah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Brah ducks down to avoid it.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga stalks Brah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brah's face. Brah staggers backwards, shaken.
Brah moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Brah motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Brah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Brah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brah.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

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 Futoshi Matsunaga.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsunaga, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C78: McNasty vs. Tofail
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bastard to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard.
Bastard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.#TD#
Bastard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bastard showed some decent athleticism there.
Bastard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga tries to get to full guard but Bastard has control of the leg.
Matsunaga wants to control but Bastard is keeping busy.
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard working the head and body with strikes.
Matsunaga taking some punishment here, with Bastard in his half guard.
Bastard wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping him busy.
Bastard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsunaga defending well though. #T1#
Matsunaga is looking to control Bastard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matsunaga avoid being mounted?
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bastard is trying to control. Matsunaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsunaga manages to get to full guard.
Bastard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bastard throwing strikes from guard but Matsunaga blocks nicely.
Matsunaga wants to sweep here but Bastard controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Matsunaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bastard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsunaga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastard. #SUB2#
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Bastard defends it easily.
Matsunaga is trying to keep Bastard in close. #SUB2#
Matsunaga has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bastard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Bastard working the body and head with strikes.
Bastard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Matsunaga!
Matsunaga is trying desperately to improve position.
Bastard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bastard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga tries to lock up and control but Bastard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matsunaga is looking to get to half guard.
Bastard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bastard controlling from the full mount.
Bastard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matsunaga for as long as he can get away with.
Bastard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Bastard avoids the attempt from Matsunaga to control.
Matsunaga is looking to get to half guard.
Bastard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga tries to hold on but Bastard postures up.
Bastard wants to control the pace but Matsunaga is squirming around nicely.
Bastard raining down shots from the mount!
Matsunaga tries to lock up and control but Bastard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bastard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Matsunaga wants to control but Bastard is having none of it.
Bastard lands a big shot there that rocks Matsunaga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bastard connects with a looping right hand.
Bastard swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Bastard checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard.
Matsunaga ducks right into an uppercut from Bastard.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Bastard avoids it well.
Bastard attempts a counter takedown but Matsunaga avoids it well and moves away.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastard blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga tried to score with a low kick but Bastard checks it.
Bastard is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Bastard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga is trying to improve his position.
Action Bastard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Matsunaga prevents Bastard from moving into mount.
Bastard lands some shots froms side control.
Bastard is putting a hurting on Matsunaga here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsunaga keeps working.
Matsunaga can't do much from the bottom here.
Matsunaga is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsunaga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bastard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bastard trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Bastard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Matsunaga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bastard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matsunaga can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bastard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matsunaga?
Bastard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matsunaga's face.
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!
Bastard looking to control but Matsunaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsunaga is bucking up trying to escape but Bastard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Matsunaga is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bastard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bastard controlling from mount.
Bastard lands a big shot there that rocks Matsunaga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Matsunaga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matsunaga is in a horrible position here. Bastard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bastard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bastard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bastard looking to control but Matsunaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsunaga is trying desperately to improve position.
Matsunaga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bastard lands a nice short elbow.#T4##SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Matsunaga has a hand on Bastard's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bastard takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bastard tries to control but Matsunaga wriggling away.
Matsunaga working to try and regain half guard.
Bastard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastard lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga can't escape the position.
Bastard with good strikes from the mount here!
Matsunaga wants to control but Bastard is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Matsunaga responds with a good body kick, but Bastard manages to step out the way in time.
Bastard swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Bastard slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a low kick, looking for Bastard's leg but Bastard calmly moves out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a push kick.
Bastard closes the distance and clinches up with Matsunaga, looking for a takedown. Bastard pushes Matsunaga against the cage but Matsunaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Bastard checks it.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Bastard's belly button to the back.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bastard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga walks into a left hand. #T1#
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bastard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsunaga at a distance.
Matsunaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsunaga.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga cracks Bastard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Bastard avoids it.
Bastard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsunaga can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bastard with a body shot.
Bastard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Bastard tried to counter with a leg kick but Matsunaga avoided it.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Action Bastard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bastard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Bastard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Bastard backing away here, and Matsunaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard connects with a jab.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Bastard moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
Bastard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Bastard with a series of wild strikes but Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Bastard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsunaga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bastard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bastard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard staying out of range there.
Bastard takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsunaga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bastard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bastard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bastard dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Bastard.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Matsunaga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsunaga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Bastard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bastard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsunaga tries to avoid it but Bastard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsunaga to the ground. Matsunaga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Matsunaga moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Bastard lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Action Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bastard.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bastard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matsunaga lands a head kick. Bastard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bastard lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsunaga off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.

And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bastard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Bastard!
A relieved looking Action Bastard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C75: McNasty vs. Alyoshin
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Kitjakarn connects with a leg kick.
Kitjakarn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matsunaga tries to clinch
enabling Kitjakarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Kitjakarn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Matsunaga wants to clinch.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Kitjakarn counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Kitjakarn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab by Matsunaga.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsunaga.#CL#
Matsunaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kitjakarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitjakarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsunaga controls his hands.
Matsunaga prevents a body shot from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch to the body.
Kitjakarn lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Matsunaga pulls Kitjakarn into guard. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for a guillotine here but Kitjakarn defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Matsunaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kitjakarn controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Matsunaga is looking for a triangle but Kitjakarn pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Matsunaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kitjakarn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kitjakarn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kitjakarn defends well.#SUB#
Kitjakarn avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Matsunaga has his foot on Kitjakarn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kitjakarn works his way back into a safe position though.
Kitjakarn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matsunaga controls Kitjakarn momentarily but Kitjakarn frees himself.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Kitjakarn from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Kitjakarn stands up from Matsunaga's guard - Kitjakarn perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Kitjakarn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kitjakarn moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga wants to clinch up but Kitjakarn keeps it at a distance.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Kitjakarn knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
A slow jab from Kitjakarn misses its intended target.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Kitjakarn moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Kitjakarn's head.
Kitjakarn throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitjakarn manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Kitjakarn.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Kitjakarn slams his shin into Matsunaga's torso.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitjakarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Kitjakarn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matsunaga if he has to take too many more of those.
Matsunaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsunaga moves in looking to clinch but Kitjakarn pushes him off.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitjakarn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
And Kitjakarn responds with a good body kick, but Matsunaga manages to step out the way in time.
Kitjakarn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Kitjakarn.#CUT2#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Kitjakarn swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kitjakarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kitjakarn looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kitjakarn can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kitjakarn tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga is wise to it.
Matsunaga scores with a nice head shot.
Kitjakarn lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kitjakarn under the eye.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that Kitjakarn avoids nicely. #T1#
Kitjakarn slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kitjakarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kitjakarn slips a jab from Matsunaga.
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
Kitjakarn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsunaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kitjakarn scrambles back to his feet.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
letting Kitjakarn counter with a right hand.
Kitjakarn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch but Kitjakarn is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Kitjakarn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Matsunaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitjakarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kitjakarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kitjakarn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matsunaga if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Kitjakarn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Kitjakarn scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitjakarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kitjakarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kitjakarn slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kitjakarn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitjakarn can do to turn this around?
Kitjakarn throws a body kick that misses.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body. Kitjakarn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Kitjakarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Kitjakarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kitjakarn scores with a spinning back kick!
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kitjakarn throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitjakarn feints a counter leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matsunaga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kitjakarn - the referee stops the clock and Matsunaga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kitjakarn. Matsunaga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matsunaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kitjakarn counters with a low kick, right behind Matsunaga 's knee.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Kitjakarn throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitjakarn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Kitjakarn swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitjakarn lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitjakarn moves away.
Nice body punch from Kitjakarn.
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kitjakarn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitjakarn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Biabas Kitjakarn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitjakarn.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitjakarn moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Kitjakarn thinks about the counter body kick.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga wants to slow Kitjakarn down by chopping away at his legs.
Kitjakarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kitjakarn on the side of the head.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kitjakarn.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitjakarn.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitjakarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitjakarn feints a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Kitjakarn's belly button to the back.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
Kitjakarn ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Kitjakarn's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Kitjakarn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Kitjakarn slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
A swing and a miss from Kitjakarn.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a combination. Kitjakarn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kitjakarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kitjakarn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kitjakarn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kitjakarn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitjakarn is just out of range.
Kitjakarn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matsunaga's knee momentarily.
Matsunaga wants to clinch up but Kitjakarn keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kitjakarn lands a jab to the nose.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitjakarn.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Kitjakarn's head but Kitjakarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsunaga lands a jab-cross combination.
Kitjakarn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Kitjakarn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Matsunaga is rocked!
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitjakarn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kitjakarn throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsunaga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kitjakarn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kitjakarn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitjakarn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Matsunaga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Kitjakarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitjakarn scores with a counter punch that sends Matsunaga to the canvas! Kitjakarn smells blood - he's punishing Matsunaga with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Matsunaga has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biabas Kitjakarn!
Our winner, Biabas Kitjakarn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C72: Kahn vs. Kuwabara 3
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Bandicoot seems unphased.
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bandicoot or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsunaga, which made it look bad. #CL#
Matsunaga has closed the distance and engaged Bandicoot in a clinch.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Bandicoot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Matsunaga jumps guard.
Matsunaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bandicoot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bandicoot's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Bandicoot throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Matsunaga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matsunaga being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandicoot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matsunaga is refusing to be controlled, as Bandicoot sits in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bandicoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matsunaga tries to get to full guard but Bandicoot has control of the leg.
Matsunaga is not content to let Bandicoot control the position.#SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
Bandicoot drops an elbow to the side of Matsunaga's head. #T3##SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga wants to get back to full guard but Bandicoot has mounted him!
Matsunaga reaches up and holds on to Bandicoot to control the position.
Matsunaga regains half guard.
Matsunaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bandicoot working Matsunaga over with strikes. #T4#
Bandicoot is thwarting Matsunaga's attempts to control the position.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matsunaga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandicoot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandicoot's back!#SUB#
Bandicoot fending off the submission attempt from Matsunaga. #SUB#
Bandicoot showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Matsunaga tightening his grip on Bandicoot, looking for the choke.
Bandicoot wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsunaga but Matsunaga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matsunaga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Bandicoot's shoulder, as Bandicoot tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.#CL#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Matsunaga pulls guard effortlessly.
Futoshi Matsunaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandicoot preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandicoot defends well.#SUB#
Matsunaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Bandicoot from controlling successfully.
Bandicoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for a guillotine here but Bandicoot defends easily.
Bandicoot cracks Matsunaga with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Matsunaga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandicoot defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bandicoot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bandicoot's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bandicoot stands and throws Matsunaga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bandicoot trying to control the action but Matsunaga is working from the bottom.
Matsunaga takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bandicoot working the head with strikes. #T3#
Bandicoot is working Matsunaga over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matsunaga is looking to regain half guard here but Bandicoot keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Matsunaga is looking to reverse the position.
Bandicoot working the body and head with strikes.
Matsunaga can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandicoot working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Matsunaga is looking to reverse the position.
Bandicoot trying to control the position but Matsunaga is working away.
Bandicoot lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Bandicoot working the ground and pound.
Bandicoot working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Matsunaga is rocked!#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matsunaga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oh Matsunaga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsunaga tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bandicoot presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bandicoot working Matsunaga over with strikes here.
Matsunaga seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga tries to hold on but Bandicoot postures up.
Bandicoot looking to control but Matsunaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsunaga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bandicoot landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsunaga.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Bandicoot is looking for the big counter here.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Matsunaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matsunaga thows a body kick. Bandicoot tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Bandicoot strikes.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Bandicoot lands a right hook to the body.
Bandicoot defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Matsunaga swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga cracks Bandicoot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
Matsunaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Bandicoot with a series of wild strikes but Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Bandicoot counters with a big uppercut that knocks Matsunaga off his feet! Bandicoot dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot is looking to take a break and control but Matsunaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsunaga is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Matsunaga regains half guard.
Bandicoot is trying to control. Matsunaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsunaga trying to control here.
Bandicoot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot prevents Matsunaga from improving his position.
Bandicoot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Matsunaga wants to get back to full guard.
Bandicoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bandicoot is keen to just control but Matsunaga is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Bandicoot there.
Bandicoot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bandicoot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bandicoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Bandicoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsunaga has his hands clasped together around Bandicoot's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Bandicoot not doing much here.
Bandicoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga tries to roll over but Bandicoot keeps him under control.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bandicoot is controlling the pace.
Matsunaga taking some punishment here, with Bandicoot in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crush Bandicoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bandicoot 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C69: McNasty vs. Gee
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bastard. Bastard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Bastard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard shoots in and drives through. Matsunaga sprawls well.
Bastard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bastard defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Bastard swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsunaga.
Bastard flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsunaga steps away.
Bastard moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bastard throws a nice looking combination but Matsunaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Bastard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Bastard throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bastard.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Bastard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bastard lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Bastard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bastard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bastard connects with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Bastard throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bastard lands with a hook. Matsunaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, jab by Bastard - just one landing.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Bastard is out of range.
Bastard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga. #T3##CL#
Matsunaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Bastard digs a right hand into Matsunaga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsunaga's gas tank.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Bastard has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Bastard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bastard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
Matsunaga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matsunaga is pressing down on Bastard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bastard advances to half guard.
Matsunaga wants to improve his position but Bastard is controlling well.
Matsunaga trying to control here.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bastard working the head and body with strikes.
Bastard controlling the pace. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bastard is thwarting Matsunaga's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matsunaga manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully.
Matsunaga looking to control.
Bastard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard is working Matsunaga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Action Bastard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bastard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bastard wants to take a breather but Matsunaga is having none of it.
Bastard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matsunaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bastard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matsunaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard controlling the pace. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsunaga won't allow Bastard to pass to mount.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsunaga wants to sweep but Bastard has passed to side control!
Bastard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Matsunaga's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Matsunaga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Bastard stalls from top position.
Matsunaga sneaks back into half guard.
Bastard trying to control from half guard but Matsunaga is working away. #T2#
Bastard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bastard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bastard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Action Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bastard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsunaga is staying active underneath Bastard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matsunaga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matsunaga wants to control but Bastard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bastard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Bastard.
Ground and pound from Bastard.
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsunaga keeps working.
Bastard is looking to advance position but Matsunaga won't allow it.
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bastard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matsunaga regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bastard passes into half guard. #SUB#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bastard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matsunaga trying to control but Bastard postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard tries to pass to full mount but Matsunaga defends it.
Bastard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bastard stalling away here and it's allowed Matsunaga to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Bastard's body. Bastard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks Bastard off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bastard throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
Bastard slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Bastard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Bastard moves out of range easily.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsunaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard lands a body shot.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Bastard avoids it.
Nice jab there from Bastard. #TD2#
Bastard drives through with a takedown into Matsunaga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Bastard trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom.
Bastard advances to half guard.
Bastard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matsunaga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bastard lands with some strikes.
Bastard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bastard prevents Matsunaga from getting the reversal.
Bastard wants to control the pace but Matsunaga is squirming around nicely.
Matsunaga wants to hold on but Bastard pushes him away.
Action Bastard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bastard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bastard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bastard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matsunaga working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard landing shots from mount.
Bastard controlling his opponent.
Bastard lands a big elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bastard controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Matsunaga is in a horrible position here. Bastard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bastard looking to finish Matsunaga with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matsunaga!
Matsunaga is looking to get to half guard.
Bastard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bastard lands a couple of good shots and Matsunaga has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Will Bastard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bastard lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bastard.
Bastard gets his hands free as Matsunaga looks to control.
Good control from Bastard.
Bastard wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping busy.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Matsunaga trying to control the hands but Bastard breaks the grip.
Matsunaga takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bastard gets his way! #SUB2#
Bastard working for a choke but Matsunaga is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga is trapped and Bastard is scoring with shots to the head and body.
A lull in the action here.
Bastard is working the ground and pound. Can Matsunaga escape?
Matsunaga tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bastard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Bastard!
A relieved looking Action Bastard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C65: Gee vs. Fujimoto 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Funaki avoids it easily.
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Funaki with an uppercut!
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Funaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Funaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsunaga's sensitive parts.
Funaki ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Funaki lands with a right hand.
Funaki throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Funaki misses with a low kick.
Funaki throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Funaki moved away.
Funaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Matsunaga.
Funaki tried to score with a low kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsunaga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Funaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funaki throws a body kick that misses
and Funaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Funaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funaki motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Funaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Funaki misses.
Funaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Funaki's head.
Funaki misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Funaki saw that one coming.
Funaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Funaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Funaki's hands.
Funaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Funaki is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga avoids a kick to the body.
Funaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Funaki avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Matsunaga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Funaki.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Funaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Funaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Funaki's body. Funaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Funaki defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Funaki looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Funaki blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
A head kick by Matsunaga misses
and Funaki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funaki is trying to counter with his kicks.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Funaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Funaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Matsunaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Funaki staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
Crunch! Funaki slams his shin into Matsunaga's torso.
Funaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funaki misses with a body kick.
Funaki slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funaki. Funaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Funaki misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funaki.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Funaki.
Matsunaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Funaki off the cage and back into range.
Funaki throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Funaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Funaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
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!
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsunaga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Funaki.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matsunaga.
Funaki looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick from Funaki.
Matsunaga wants to slow Funaki down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Funaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funaki misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Funaki on the side of the head.
Matsunaga catches Funaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Funaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsunaga cracks Funaki with a good jab.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Matsunaga there.
Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Funaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Funaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Funaki down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Funaki.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Funaki.
Funaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Funaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Funaki also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Funaki with an uppercut!
Funaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Funaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Funaki lands an overhand right.
Funaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Funaki throws a low kick but Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funaki.#T1#
Funaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Funaki throws a head kick that misses
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Funaki.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks Funaki off balance momentarily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Funaki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matsunaga has got the better of the exchanges.
Funaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Funaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Funaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matsunaga blocks a leg kick.
Funaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Funaki.
Funaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Funaki.
Funaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Funaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Funaki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsunaga digs a good hook to Funaki's body.
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!
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Funaki missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Funaki misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Funaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Funaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funaki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Funaki.
Funaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Funaki was well out of range.
Funaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Funaki misses with a straight left.
Funaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsunaga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Funaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range and Funaki settles back down.
Funaki delivers a nice body kick.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good work by Matsunaga as he checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Funaki's belly button to the back.#T3#
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses.
Funaki misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga throws a wild body kick that Funaki sees coming a mile off.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Funaki moves out of range easily.
Funaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga lands a jab to Funaki's midsection.
Funaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funaki circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Funaki.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funaki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Funaki misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Matsunaga moves out of range as Funaki throws a body kick.
Funaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsunaga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Funaki is able to avoid easily.
Funaki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Funaki.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Funaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is looking to slow Funaki down with leg kicks.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Funaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Funaki tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Funaki. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Funaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Funaki can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Funaki moves away and avoids it.
Funaki scores with a shot to the body.
Funaki throws a leg kick but Matsunaga sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Funaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga 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!#R3#
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Funaki avoids it well.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funaki keeps Matsunaga at a distance using the push kick.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funaki manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
A solid body kick from Funaki.
Funaki slips under a jab.
Matsunaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsunaga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Funaki slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Funaki throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Matsunaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Funaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Funaki with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Funaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsunaga's sensitive parts.
Funaki pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Funaki misses with a body shot.
Funaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Funaki throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Matsunaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga lands with a kick to the temple. Funaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Funaki tried to score with a low kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga with a nice calf kick.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funaki misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Matsunaga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Funaki.
Funaki throws a head kick that misses.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funaki.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funaki manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Funaki slips the punch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Funaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funaki misses with a low kick.
Funaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Funaki takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Funaki tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Matsunaga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Funaki just manages to avoid it.
Funaki throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Funaki.
Funaki throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga digs a good hook to Funaki's body.
Funaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Funaki.
Funaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Funaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsunaga under the eye.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Funaki throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masa Funaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsunaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Funaki in his tracks. #T3#
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsunaga throws a combination that misses
and Funaki counters with a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Funaki ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Funaki throws a solid leg kick but Matsunaga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Funaki.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Funaki moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Funaki counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Funaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
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!
Funaki looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Funaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Funaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsunaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Funaki scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Funaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Funaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Funaki's head.
Funaki takes one on the button.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Funaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Funaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga jabs Funaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Funaki throws a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Funaki ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Funaki - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Funaki throws a leg kick
and Matsunaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Funaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Funaki throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Funaki only half commits.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsunaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C61: McNasty vs. Fujimoto
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga throws a low kick, looking for Liu's leg but Liu calmly moves out of range.
Liu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Liu.
Matsunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu lands with a straight right. Matsunaga didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu misses with a left hand
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu misses with the combination. #T1#
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Liu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Liu backing away here, and Matsunaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Matsunaga had a free shot at his head there.
Matsunaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Matsunaga gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Liu.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
A big right from Matsunaga misses. #T2#
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsunaga has time to react.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
Liu is looking to chop away at Matsunaga's legs.
Liu moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Liu slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a combination
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Matsunaga gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Matsunaga gets control of Liu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matsunaga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Matsunaga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Matsunaga working for submissions but it's allowed Liu to get to half guard.
Matsunaga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matsunaga.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Liu wants to get up but he can't break Matsunaga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Matsunaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for subs off his back but Liu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Matsunaga trying to hold on to Liu's head to control him but Liu postures up. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Liu pushes past his half guard into mount!
Liu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matsunaga defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Liu misses.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Good leg kick by Matsunaga.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Matsunaga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Liu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Matsunaga misses. #T1#
Matsunaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsunaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Matsunaga.
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liu tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Matsunaga avoids a kick to the body.
Liu moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga just manages to avoid it.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Liu's defenses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Liu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matsunagas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu lands with a hook. Matsunaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga cracks Liu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Liu.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Liu.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Liu.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsunaga. Matsunaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu scores with a jab.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liu thows a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Matsunaga has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Liu.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Liu.
Liu misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Liu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Matsunaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liu misses with a hook
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Matsunaga unleashes a big counter combination but Liu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Liu takes one to the side of the head.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Liu.
Matsunaga tried to score with a low kick but Liu checks it.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Liu finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Matsunaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsunaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga jabs at Liu's body.
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liu's head.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu lands a really nice looking cross but Matsunaga seems unphased.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.#T3#
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Liu.
Matsunaga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Liu defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsunaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Liu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Matsunaga misses
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu lands a head shot.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick. #T4#
Matsunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsunaga scores with a head kick.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Liu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Futoshi Matsunaga just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Liu looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Liu misses.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
Liu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matsunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
Liu misses with a jab to the body
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
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!
Matsunaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsunaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Liu. #T1#
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Liu slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu clobbers Matsunaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
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!
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liu's head backwards.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Liu is out of range. #T2#
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Matsunaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matsunaga duly obliges.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Matsunaga finds it's target.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsunaga off the cage and back into range.
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Liu.
Matsunaga lands a jab.#T3#
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu scores with a nice strike.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matsunaga takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.
Liu swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
A left lands for Liu.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Liu working hard to break the clinch.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Matsunaga has him pressed against the cage.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Matsunaga has him pressed against the cage.
Matsunaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lius head.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Liu has him pressed against the cage.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Liu holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsunaga drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Matsunaga decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for subs off his back but Liu has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Liu throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga walks into a jab.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Liu cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
Liu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsunaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##CL2#
Matsunaga clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Liu wants to slow Matsunaga down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsunaga wants to clinch.
Liu cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Matsunaga is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Matsunaga gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Liu.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Matsunaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Liu there.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
Liu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu scores with a head kick. Matsunaga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liu throws a chopping leg kick but Matsunaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Liu misses.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsunaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.#T4#
Liu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Matsunaga tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liu moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balagot Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Liu is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Futoshi Matsunaga.
Well Matsunaga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Balagot Liu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C56: Johnson vs. McNasty
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Liu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Matsunaga misses
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Matsunaga instigates a clinch. #TD#
Matsunaga pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Liu defends it easily.
Matsunaga wants to sweep here but Liu controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Matsunaga has his foot on Liu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liu works his way back into a safe position though.
Liu stopping the sweep attempt from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has his hands on Liu's head, controlling the position.
Matsunaga working a defensive guard here.
Liu wants to stand but Matsunaga has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Matsunaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Liu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Matsunaga is looking for a triangle here but Liu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Matsunaga tries to bench press Liu off him but Liu keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Matsunaga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Matsunaga is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Liu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matsunaga to his feet.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Liu staying out of range there.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Matsunaga forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu lands with a cross.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga takes one on the button.
Matsunaga with a nice calf kick.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Liu avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga with a nice calf kick.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsunaga jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Liu throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Liu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu scores with a head kick.
Liu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matsunaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Liu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Liu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Liu checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
Liu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Liu cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liu throws a solid leg kick but Matsunaga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liu.#T1#
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Liu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsunaga with a body shot.
Liu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu misses with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Liu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balagot Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Matsunaga.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Liu.
A big left from Liu misses.
An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Liu ducks under and follows up with a left that Liu also avoids with ease.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Liu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Liu throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Liu scores with the left hand. Matsunaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Matsunaga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liu.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Liu backs away, Matsunaga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Matsunaga moves into range and clinches up with Liu.
Liu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsunaga has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Liu avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Matsunaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu cracks Matsunaga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu scores with the left hand. Matsunaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liu takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Matsunaga moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
Matsunaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Liu in his tracks.
Matsunaga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Matsunaga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Liu.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Liu misses.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A right-left combo lands from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Matsunaga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matsunaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.#T2#
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Matsunaga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Liu punishes Matsunaga's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga works over Liu's head and body with a nice combination.
Liu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsunaga misses its target.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Matsunaga with an uppercut!#CL#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch successfully.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Liu holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsunaga drops back down to his feet.
Liu tries to circle away but Matsunaga has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch.
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!
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks Liu off balance momentarily.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Matsunaga clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Liu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
Matsunaga jumps guard but Liu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Futoshi Matsunaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Balagot Liu just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Matsunaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Good work by Matsunaga as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Good shot there by Liu.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Matsunaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.
Liu works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
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!
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Liu.
Liu defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga avoids a kick to the body.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liu looks to land a combination but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Liu scores with a hook.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Liu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Liu misses with a double jab.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.#T3#
Liu works the jab nicely.
Liu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Matsunaga throws out a powerful jab.
Liu avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga works over Liu's head and body with a nice combination.
Liu throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Liu avoids it.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liu.
Liu swinging wildly here. #T4#
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matsunaga misses the body punch
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Liu.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsunaga doesn't seem phased though.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matsunaga duly obliges.
Liu misses the jab.
Matsunaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu lands a nice hook to Matsunaga's body. Matsunaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga throws a big counter combination but Liu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga throws a combination that misses
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liu cracks Matsunaga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu is looking to score with low kicks.
Liu misses with a right hand
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liu moves out of range as Matsunaga throws a body kick.
Liu digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Liu throws a right hand that Matsunaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsunaga also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Matsunaga off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Liu avoids them all with ease.
Matsunaga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Liu back to the cage. Matsunaga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a nice head shot.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Liu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsunaga at a distance.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body. Liu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga motions for Liu to come forward. Matsunaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liu drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liu looks to land a combination but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Liu tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu staying out of range there.#T2#
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu throws a right and a left that Matsunaga avoids nicely.
Liu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Liu cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga lands with a cross.
Liu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsunaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.#CL#
Matsunaga instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Liu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Liu is looking to chop away at Matsunaga's legs.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Liu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
A cross from Liu lands.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
A jab from Liu misses.
Matsunaga throws a big counter combination but Liu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu with a hook.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.

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 Futoshi Matsunaga.
I think Matsunaga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Balagot Liu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C50: Maestre vs. Zan
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Bastard throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bastard slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been informed that Bastard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bastard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard scores with a nice head shot.
Bastard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bastard swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Bastard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bastard shoots in for a double leg but Matsunaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Matsunaga is looking for a counter combo.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination. Bastard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bastard works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Matsunaga throws a front kick that sends Bastard stumbling back into the cage.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bastard takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Bastard.
Bastard moves out of range as Matsunaga throws a body kick.
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!#TD2#
Matsunaga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bastard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bastard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastard lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Bastard wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving.
Matsunaga looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsunaga, not yet.
Bastard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsunaga's head.#SUB#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastard controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Matsunaga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsunaga trying to keep a closed guard but Bastard is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard postures up and lands a big shot to Matsunaga's brow.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bastard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bastard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bastard scoring with some ground and pound.
Bastard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastard is pushing down on Matsunaga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsunaga is fighting to maintain full guard but Bastard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bastard uses his free foot to push down on Matsunaga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matsunaga.
Bastard scoring with strikes but Matsunaga is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bastard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsunaga at a distance.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastard takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsunaga counters with a left to the body.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Bastard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga misses with a wild combination.
Matsunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Bastard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsunaga rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Matsunaga takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Bastard swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga lands with a good body shot.
Bastard works the jab nicely.
Bastard fails with the takedown.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crunch! Matsunaga slams his shin into Bastard's torso.#TD2#
Bastard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matsunaga is trying to defend but Bastard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Matsunaga has one foot on Bastard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Bastard.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsunaga misses its target.
Matsunaga scoring well with a low kick there.
Bastard throws a leg kick that misses.
Bastard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Bastard saw it coming and moves away.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bastard's sensitive parts.
Bastard lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Bastard needs to keep his hands up - Matsunaga had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bastard connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Bastard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsunaga sprawls well initially but Bastard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Matsunaga manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bastard catches Matsunaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastard.
Matsunaga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Bastard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bastard cracks Matsunaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsunaga cracks Bastard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt - Matsunaga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Bastard works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.
Matsunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bastard is out of range.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bastard darts in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga gets double underhooks and turns Bastard into the cage.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsunaga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Matsunaga counters with a left to the body.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Bastard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Matsunaga throws a nice head kick!
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Matsunaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard staying out of range there.
Matsunaga thumps Bastard with a low kick.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga takes one on the button.
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but Bastard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bastard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsunaga's sensitive parts.
Matsunaga lands a head kick. Bastard smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Bastard checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard walks into a jab.
Matsunaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Bastard feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Bastard dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga misses. #TD2#
Bastard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matsunaga did well to prevent Bastard getting side control.
Matsunaga is looking to control Bastard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matsunaga avoid being mounted?
Matsunaga is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsunaga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bastard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bastard's back!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard turns into Matsunaga and is now in his guard.
Matsunaga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bastard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bastard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bastard defends well.#SUB#
Matsunaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bastard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bastard wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving.
Bastard advances position into side control!
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but Matsunaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastard working the head with strikes.
Bastard wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping him busy.
Bastard controlling the position from side mount.
Matsunaga wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Matsunaga is trying to control Bastard's posture but Bastard avoids it.
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but Matsunaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsunaga regains half guard.
Bastard trying to control from half guard but Matsunaga is working away.
Matsunaga is trying to get back to full guard.
Action Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastard wants to pass to mount but Matsunaga is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Futoshi Matsunaga did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Bastard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Bastard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsunaga defends well and Bastard ends up having to push Matsunaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick.
Bastard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Bastard takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga tests Bastard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bastard! But no joy.
A big right from Matsunaga misses. #T1#
Bastard moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bastard moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Bastard lands with a good body shot.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bastard has time to react.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Matsunaga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga drops his hands momentarily and Bastard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matsunaga as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bastard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Bastard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Bastard finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses.
Matsunaga scores with a nice head shot.
Bastard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
Bastard throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard connects with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Bastard saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Bastard throws out a powerful jab.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Bastard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bastard.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga walks into a stiff left hand from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Bastard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Bastard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Bastard avoids it well. #T4#
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bastard under the eye.
A jab lands there for Bastard.
Bastard throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bastard finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga throws a front kick aimed at Bastard's knee but Bastard avoids it well.
Bastard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bastard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard misses with an uppercut
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Bastard misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bastard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsunaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga thumps Bastard with a low kick.
Bastard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Bastard with the counter takedown but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Bastard finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses.
Bastard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bastard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard jabs Matsunaga right on the nose. Matsunaga blinks but takes it well.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Bastard.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Bastard ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bastard slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Bastard lands with a good body shot.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Bastard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Action Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsunaga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Bastard.
Bastard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsunaga. Matsunaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bastard's sensitive parts.
Bastard dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Bastard slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Bastard misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard checks a leg kick.
Bastard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bastard throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
As Bastard backs away, Matsunaga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga cracks Bastard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga lands with a good body shot.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Bastard is out of range.
Nice cross by Matsunaga.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastard circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.#T4#
Matsunaga feints a jab promting Bastard to slip. Matsunaga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bastard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Bastard.
Bastard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bastard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bastard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Matsunaga cracks Bastard with a good jab.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Bastard looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Bastard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Bastard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.

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 Futoshi Matsunaga.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsunaga, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Futoshi Matsunaga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C41: Johnson vs. Fujimoto
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Khadzhimurad moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khadzhimurad throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khadzhimurad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range of the strikes.
Khadzhimurad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Khadzhimurad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Khadzhimurad.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khadzhimurad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga throws a chopping leg kick but Khadzhimurad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khadzhimurad wants to counter with a clinch but Matsunaga pushes him away.
Khadzhimurad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Khadzhimurad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadzhimurad misses with the head strike.
Matsunaga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khadzhimurad walks away with a smile on his face. Matsunaga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Khadzhimurad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khadzhimurad dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga. #T1#
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Khadzhimurad clinches up against the cage.
Khadzhimurad tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Khadzhimurad back against the cage. #TD#
Matsunaga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Matsunaga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Khadzhimurad has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khadzhimurad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsunaga keeps working.
Matsunaga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Khadzhimurad is looking for a kimura but Matsunaga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khadzhimurad to get the leverage. #T2#
Khadzhimurad is taking a breather. Matsunaga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khadzhimurad trying to control the action but Matsunaga is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khadzhimurad is working for a submission of some sort. #ES#
Matsunaga pushes Khadzhimurad off and gets back to his feet.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khadzhimurad slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Khadzhimurad blocks the body kick.
Matsunaga jabs at Khadzhimurad's body.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Khadzhimurad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsunaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khadzhimurad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khadzhimurad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadzhimurad moves away.
Matsunaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khadzhimurad misses with an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Khadzhimurad looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
A big left from Khadzhimurad misses.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Khadzhimurad avoids them all with ease.
Khadzhimurad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khadzhimurad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga works over Khadzhimurad's head and body with a nice combination.
Khadzhimurad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khadzhimurad.
Matsunaga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khadzhimurad counters with a straight right hand.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook.
Khadzhimurad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadzhimurad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Khadzhimurad slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khadzhimurad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khadzhimurad staying out of range there.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khadzhimurad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khadzhimurad misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for Khadzhimurad.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Khadzhimurad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khadzhimurad slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Khadzhimurad tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Khadzhimurad ducked under it nicely.
Khadzhimurad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khadzhimurad throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khadzhimurad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Matsunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khadzhimurad blocks a leg kick.
Khadzhimurad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khadzhimurad scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadzhimurad slips under a jab from Matsunaga.#T1#
Matsunaga thows a body kick. Khadzhimurad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Khadzhimurad.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matsunaga! #CL2#
Khadzhimurad instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khadzhimurad can do to turn this around?
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Matsunaga drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Khadzhimurad from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khadzhimurad pushes down on Matsunaga's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Khadzhimurad is looking to advance position but Matsunaga won't allow it.
Khadzhimurad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadzhimurad works his way into side control.
Matsunaga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Matsunaga manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Khadzhimurad prevents Matsunaga from improving his position.
Khadzhimurad not doing much here.
Matsunaga trying to hold on to Khadzhimurad's head to control him but Khadzhimurad postures up.
Matsunaga tries to roll over but Khadzhimurad keeps him under control.
Khadzhimurad works his foot free and advances to mount.
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position but Khadzhimurad isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Matsunaga manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga is trying to stand back up but Khadzhimurad is controlling him #SUB2#
Khadzhimurad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matsunaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khadzhimurad. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Khadzhimurad slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Khadzhimurad slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khadzhimurad throws a head kick that misses.
Khadzhimurad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khadzhimurad looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Khadzhimurad moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsunaga. That snapped Khadzhimurad's head back.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Khadzhimurad throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khadzhimurad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Khadzhimurad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Matsunaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Khadzhimurad.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsunaga checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Matsunaga tries to keep at a distance but Khadzhimurad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Khadzhimurad back against the cage.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Khadzhimurad holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsunaga drops back down to his feet.
Khadzhimurad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Matsunaga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khadzhimurad walks away with a smile on his face. Matsunaga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khadzhimurad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Khadzhimurad throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
Khadzhimurad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khadzhimurad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga sets himself, and Khadzhimurad steps forward looking for the clinch! Matsunaga avoids it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Khadzhimurad manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khadzhimurad slips under a jab.
Khadzhimurad throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khadzhimurad throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Khadzhimurad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Khadzhimurad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Khadzhimurad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khadzhimurad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsunaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by Matsunaga.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Khadzhimurad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Khadzhimurad counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga blocks a leg kick.
Matsunaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Khadzhimurad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khadzhimurad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Khadzhimurad throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khadzhimurad loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khadzhimurad's head.
Khadzhimurad blocks a low kick nicely.
Khadzhimurad missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Khadzhimurad.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Khadzhimurad avoids them all with ease.
Khadzhimurad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadzhimurad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Khadzhimurad forces Matsunaga back against the cage and clinches.
Khadzhimurad lands with a right to the head. #T4#
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!
Matsunaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsunaga jumps guard but Khadzhimurad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Futoshi Matsunaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Matsunaga manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Khadzhimurad defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khadzhimurad looking to pass the guard.
Matsunaga is trying to keep Khadzhimurad in close.
Matsunaga is really struggling to control Khadzhimurad but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Khadzhimurad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsunaga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khadzhimurad has managed to get both his arms back between Matsunaga's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Futoshi Matsunaga did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Khadzhimurad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matsunagas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Khadzhimurad misses. #CL2#
Matsunaga gets tackled into the cage by Khadzhimurad. Khadzhimurad maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsunagas head.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Khadzhimurad.
Matsunaga blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body punch.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khadzhimurad to keep the fight standing.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Matsunaga successfully pulls guard.
Khadzhimurad stands and throws Matsunaga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matsunaga gets back to half guard.#T1#
Matsunaga trying to control here.
Khadzhimurad trying to pass the guard but Matsunaga defending well. #SUB2#
Khadzhimurad is looking for a kimura but Matsunaga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khadzhimurad to get the leverage.
Khadzhimurad wants to free his trapped foot but Matsunaga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matsunaga trying to control from the bottom.
Khadzhimurad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsunaga tries to roll over but Khadzhimurad keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is defending against the submission attempts here by Khadzhimurad. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matsunaga is looking to control Khadzhimurad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matsunaga avoid being mounted?
Khadzhimurad wants to pass the guard but Matsunaga is defending well.
Matsunaga wants to improve his position but Khadzhimurad is controlling well. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga is not content to let Khadzhimurad control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khadzhimurad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Khadzhimurad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Khadzhimurad defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away.
Khadzhimurad misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination. Khadzhimurad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khadzhimurad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Khadzhimurad avoids it easily.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khadzhimurad.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Khadzhimurad with a series of wild strikes but Khadzhimurad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khadzhimurad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadzhimurad misses with a few strikes there.
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch up but Matsunaga keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadzhimurad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick lands for Matsunaga.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
A head kick from Matsunaga lands but Khadzhimurad takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Khakim Khadzhimurad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Khadzhimurad throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Khadzhimurad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khadzhimurad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
Matsunaga jumps guard but Khadzhimurad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Matsunaga pulls guard successfully.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Khadzhimurad from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matsunaga is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Khadzhimurad frees his head nicely. Oh but Matsunaga has switched to an armbar! Khadzhimurad is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Futoshi Matsunaga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C35: Fujimoto vs. Gee
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1##CL#
Cardona moves into the clinch.
Cardona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsunaga or not.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardona.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga jumps guard but Cardona stands there with Matsunaga around his waist. Matsunaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Matsunaga gets control of Cardona's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matsunaga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cardona looking to pass the guard.
Matsunaga trying to control the position.
Cardona looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Cardona defends it easily. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardona defends well.#T1#
Cardona wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving.
Cardona showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matsunaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardona content to stall in guard here.
Cardona throwing strikes from guard but Matsunaga blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardona is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cardona postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardona trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardona has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Matsunaga to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cardona is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Matsunaga pulls down on the head and he's put Cardona to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C29: Khadzhimurad vs. Cardona
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Drawers avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
Drawers tries to counter with a takedown but Matsunaga is quick to defend against it.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Drawers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drawers has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Matsunaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drawers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drawers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matsunaga manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Drawers keeping moving, preventing Matsunaga from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Matsunaga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsunaga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drawers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsunaga defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drawers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matsunaga is aware though and is defending well.
Drawers keeping full guard, as Matsunaga tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Drawers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsunaga defends it easily.#SUB#
Drawers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Matsunaga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drawers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsunaga has managed to get both his arms back between Drawers's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Drawers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsunaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Drawers has an active guard here but Matsunaga has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is working for a kimura but Drawers is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drawers sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Drawers is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsunaga. #SUB#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Matsunaga prevents Drawers from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Matsunaga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Drawers is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsunaga.
Drawers is looking for a sweep. Matsunaga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drawers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matsunaga. #SUB#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsunaga pulls his head out easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drawers is just riding it out for now. Matsunaga eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drawers gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Drawers working for a triangle but Matsunaga defends it easily.
Matsunaga trying to control but Drawers is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Drawers counters with a shoot takedown. Matsunaga fights it but they end up in guard.
Matsunaga keeping full guard, as Drawers tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsunaga is on top in guard. #REVB#
Matsunaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Drawers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsunaga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Drawers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matsunaga is aware though and is defending well.
Matsunaga tries to stand but Drawers is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matsunaga drops back looking for a leg! Drawers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drawers manages to kick Matsunaga off! Matsunaga jumps back into Drawers's guard. #SUB#
Drawers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Drawers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsunaga defends it easily.#SUB2#
Matsunaga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matsunaga passes Drawers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matsunaga prevents Drawers from improving his position.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a kimura but Drawers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsunaga to get the leverage. #SUB#
Drawers looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Matsunaga pushes past his half guard into mount!
Drawers is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drawers is surviving well by controlling Matsunaga's body position as best he can. #T2#
Matsunaga is looking to work his way around to Drawers's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
My spies in Randall's Top Team inform me that Matsunaga has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drawers is looking to improve his position but Matsunaga isn't that keen on the idea.
Drawers is squirming around, avoiding Matsunaga's attempts to control the action.
Drawers is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Matsunaga has taken his back.
Drawers is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matsunaga. #SUB2#
Drawers is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Matsunaga gets his way! #SUB2#
Matsunaga has his arm under Drawers's chin here. Game over son! Matsunaga squeezes tightly and Drawers is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C22: Jako vs. Bobblehead
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Matsunaga scores with a nice head shot.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsunaga.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsunaga. That snapped Wallace's head back.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Wallace didn't see that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from Wallace.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from Wallace.
Wallace throws a chopping leg kick but Matsunaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Wallace lands a nice hook to Matsunaga's body. Matsunaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matsunaga cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
It looks like Matsunaga has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wallace lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matsunaga will feel that in the morning.
Jab from Matsunaga.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wallace in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsunaga tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Wallace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsunaga rather than just go for the knockout.
Wallace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Wallace. #T2#
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga scores with a head kick. Wallace tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Wallace misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into Wallace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Wallace slips the punch.
Matsunaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Wallace wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Wallace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wallace down.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Wallace swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace thuds a left hand into Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Wallace lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wallace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wallace.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matsunaga!
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Matsunaga cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wallace blocks a jab.#T4#
Matsunaga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wallace is able to avoid easily.
Wallace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Wallace's head.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Wallace.
Matsunaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsunaga scores with a kick to the body.
Wallace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Wallace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Wallace on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Wallace releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and Matsunaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsunaga cracks Wallace with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wallace scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace scores with the left hand. Matsunaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Wallace takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wallace takes one to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wallace. That one must have hurt.
Matsunaga moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
Wallace takes one to the side of the head.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wallace scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wallace thinks about the counter body kick.
Wallace does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Matsunaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Matsunaga clinches up with Wallace and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga. #T2#
Matsunaga can't break the clinch.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsunaga is trying to break free.
Matsunaga managing to block the knees to the body from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Matsunaga lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Wallace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsunaga clobbers Wallace with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Nice cross by Matsunaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Matsunaga.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Wallace slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Wallace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wallace misses the jab.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wallace lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
Wallace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice cross by Matsunaga.
Wallace walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Wallace. #T4#
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
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!
Wallace avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
And Wallace responds with a good body kick, but Matsunaga manages to step out the way in time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wallace.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a hook to the body
and Wallace counters with a nice body shot.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsunaga circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Wallace counters with a body kick.
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallace blocks a jab.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Wallace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Wallace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some bone on bone action there as Wallace checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
As Wallace looks to move away, Matsunaga throws a big counter combo but Wallace just gets out of the way.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wallace takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Wallace.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wallace! But no joy.#T1#
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace throws a fast counter high kick but Matsunaga manages to duck under it in time.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Wallace's legs.
Wallace scores with a body shot.
Wallace dips to his left and cracks Matsunaga with an uppercut!
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga tries to land a front kick but Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsunaga slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Wallace thuds a left hand into Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick.
Matsunaga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace is looking to chop away at Matsunaga's legs.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Wallace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wallace down.
Wallace looks for the body kick but Matsunaga saw that one coming. #T2#
Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga with a hook.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga thuds his shin into the meat of Wallace's side.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Matsunaga clinches with his opponent.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.#BC#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace. #CL#
Matsunaga has closed the distance and engaged Wallace in a clinch.
Wallace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Wallace tries a knee to the head but Matsunaga blocks it. #T3##BC#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Matsunaga forces Wallace back against the cage and clinches.
Matsunaga gets through Wallace's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Matsunaga closes the distance and pushes Wallace back into the cage.
Wallace tries to land a knee to the head but Matsunaga blocks with his arms. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsunaga.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Wallace avoids a kick to the body.
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Wallace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Wallace walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Wallace avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wallace throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Wallace's head.
Matsunaga tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Nathan Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsunaga thows a body kick. Wallace tries to catch it but that hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsunaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 244 Sitsongrit vs Kenobi
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
The Human throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
The Human throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but The Human sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Human blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Human throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
The Human has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with The Human's head.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on The Human's shoulder, as The Human tries to avoid the shot.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Human gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Human takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Human connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on The Human's shoulder, as The Human tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
The Human tries to clinch up but Matsunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
A cross from The Human lands.#T1#
The Human swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
The Human is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Human stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Human tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Human avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
The Human swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for The Human.
The Human avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by The Human.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but The Human is out of range.
The Human is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely.
The Human delivers a nice body kick.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
The Human is looking to clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Human misses with a straight left.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The Human lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsunaga cracks The Human with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsunaga throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the leg kick from The Human.
The Human turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that misses.
The Human scores with a hook to the body. Matsunaga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
The Human uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
The Human tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Human throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Matsunaga.
The Human fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsunaga in the body. #T3#
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Human. The Human obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from The Human.
The Human uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but The Human saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Human fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
The Human uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but The Human bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
The Human misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human throws a leg kick that misses.
The Human lands a nice shot to the body.
The Human walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook but The Human avoids it easily.
Matsunaga moves out of range as The Human strikes.
The Human looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Human clobbers Matsunaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. The Human acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Human loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
The Human looks to clinch
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga walks into a stiff left hand from The Human.
The Human bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by The Human.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The Human connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsunaga. Matsunaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsunaga throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Human swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
The Human throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
The Human digs a good body shot into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsunaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from The Human on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Human sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Human throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human thuds his shin into the meat of Matsunaga's side.
The Human tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Human throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Human in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by The Human.
The Human chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
The Human looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by The Human.
The Human moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
The Human ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Matsunaga throws a head kick but The Human moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Human.
The Human slips a jab from Matsunaga.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Matsunaga throws a hook but The Human avoids it easily.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
The Human lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
The Human cracks Matsunaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Human tried to score with a low kick but Matsunaga checks it.
The Human moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Human lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga sets himself, and The Human steps forward looking for the clinch! Matsunaga avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Human.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
The Human lands with a right hand.
The Human lands a lovely overhand right.
The Human comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Human circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Human tries a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Nice shot by The Human.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
The Human takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and The Human moves out of range easily.
The Human lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Human bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsunaga's head backwards.
Nice cross by Matsunaga.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Matsunaga slips under a jab from The Human.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
The Human staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human's corner calls for a 1-2. The Human obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but The Human moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but The Human avoids it.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
The Human explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. The Human knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good shot there by The Human.
The Human moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Human takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from The Human.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Human feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsunaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsunaga misses with a wild combination.
Matsunaga cracks The Human with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Human has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from The Human misses.
The Human walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsunaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Human with a nice calf kick.
The Human lands a slapping body shot.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsunaga moves out of range as The Human strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from The Human tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but The Human avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Finn The Human will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
A jab from The Human misses.
Matsunaga throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
A lazy left from The Human finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
The Human misses with a straight left.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Human doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
A nice side step and The Human releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
The Human is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Human fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
The Human dips to his left and cracks Matsunaga with an uppercut!#T1#
The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga drops his hands momentarily and The Human takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Human moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from The Human lands.
The Human throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
The Human connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Human dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Human finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab by Matsunaga.
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Matsunaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by The Human.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but The Human sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Human digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga lands a head kick!
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
The Human throws a good cross that connects.
The Human defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
The Human misses with an uppercut.
The Human cracks Matsunaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but The Human moves out of range easily.
A jab from The Human misses.
The Human moves out of range as Matsunaga throws a body kick.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. The Human saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Human.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but The Human ducks down to avoid it.
The Human lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by The Human.
The Human darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Human avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Human lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Human scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
The Human dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for The Human.
The Human explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that The Human avoids nicely.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
The Human lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human.
Matsunaga moves out of range as The Human strikes.
The Human looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
The Human swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range. #T4#
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but The Human moved out of range.
The Human cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
No joy there for The Human, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga defending well as The Human loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Human throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
A big left from The Human misses.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
The Human lunges at Matsunaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsunaga's hand.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
The Human is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsunaga with a body shot.
The Human connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsunaga throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
Matsunaga defending well as The Human loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Human has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn The Human!
Finn The Human spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PFC 239 Aiken vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Ramirez throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ramirez tries to land a front kick but Matsunaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Ramirez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matsunaga is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez connects with a right hand. Matsunaga shakes it off.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.#T1#
Ramirez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Iker Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez scores with a body shot.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramirez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Ramirez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ramirez cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut there from Ramirez.
Ramirez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramirez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Matsunaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matsunaga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ramirez - the referee stops the clock and Matsunaga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ramirez. Matsunaga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ramirez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Ramirez thumps Matsunaga with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ramirez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramirez scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramirez. That snapped Matsunaga's head back.
Jab by Ramirez.
A nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Ramirez lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsunaga misses its target.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Ramirez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramirez stuns Matsunaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsunaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iker Ramirez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ramirez wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsunaga should have avoided that one.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Iker Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks Matsunaga off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez scores with a head kick.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Matsunaga sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsunaga misses its target.
Ramirez scores with a nice strike.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matsunaga might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Matsunaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Ramirez.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramirez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramirez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Ramirez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramirez scores with a hook.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramirez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsunaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Ramirez connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez cracks Matsunaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Ramirez misses
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ramirez throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramirez.
A cross from Ramirez lands.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Ramirez.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramirez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matsunaga's knee momentarily.#T4#
Ramirez cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Ramirez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matsunaga blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Ramirez finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses.
Ramirez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramirez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matsunaga's head.
Ramirez cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iker Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with head kicks.
Matsunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramirez.
Matsunaga throws a quick counter head kick but Ramirez was just out of range.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Ramirez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez connects with a single shot there.
Ramirez looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez.
Ramirez slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Iker Ramirez has been cut.#T1#
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramirez just manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Ramirez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsunaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A good leg kick by Ramirez.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ramirez with a nice calf kick.
Ramirez with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Ramirez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matsunaga. That one must have hurt.
Matsunaga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga needs to keep his hands up - Ramirez had a free shot at his head there.
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsunaga is able to avoid easily.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramirez. Ramirez obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ramirez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ramirez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga thinks about countering with a head kick.
Matsunaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez scores with a head kick. Matsunaga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ramirez throws a shot to the body.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Ramirez looks to move away, Matsunaga throws a big counter combo but Ramirez just gets out of the way.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramirez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Ramirez tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramirez.
Matsunaga throws a quick counter head kick but Ramirez was just out of range.
Good work by Matsunaga as he checks the leg kick.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramirez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsunaga counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez lands a really nice looking cross but Matsunaga seems unphased.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramirez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga throws a counter high kick but Ramirez was just alert enough to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iker Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramirez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iker Ramirez!
After winning the bout, Iker Ramirez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 234 Golovkin vs Finn
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Pesonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been hearing reports that Pesonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pesonen throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Pesonen's head back.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pesonen moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Pesonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsunaga momentarily.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsunaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsunaga walks into a straight right hand from Pesonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pesonen throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Matsunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pesonen shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga shows good takedown defense.
Pesonen works over Matsunaga's head and body with a nice combination.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pesonen takes a step back to recover.
Pesonen loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga throws out a counter right but Pesonen avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Pesonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Pesonen misses.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pesonen has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Pesonen shoots in and bounces Matsunaga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matsunaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsunaga tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pesonen defends well.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a triangle but Pesonen pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Pesonen lands a couple of digs.
Matsunaga wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pesonen manages to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen is trying to control. Matsunaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsunaga trying to control but Pesonen postures up.
Pesonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Matsunaga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matsunaga wants to control but Pesonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pesonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pesonen not doing much here. #T3#
Pesonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pesonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsunaga keeps working.
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position.
Pesonen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
Pesonen prevents Matsunaga from improving his position.#T4#
Pesonen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matsunaga is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pesonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pesonen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Matsunaga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pesonen working Matsunaga over with strikes here.
Matsunaga tries to reverse the position but Pesonen maintains control.
Matsunaga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pesonen pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jallu Pesonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pesonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pesonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Pesonen saw that one coming.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A cross from Pesonen lands.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Pesonen ducks down to avoid it.
Pesonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Pesonen.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Pesonen.
Pesonen throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Pesonen saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pesonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pesonen ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A slow jab from Pesonen misses its intended target.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Pesonen connects with a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pesonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
Pesonen lands a jab to the nose.
Pesonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesonen misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Pesonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Pesonen.
Pesonen misses with an uppercut.
Pesonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pesonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pesonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga cracks Pesonen with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pesonen. #T2#
Pesonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pesonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pesonen tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Matsunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesonen.
Matsunaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Pesonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pesonen throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Pesonen.
Pesonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Pesonen counters with an outside leg kick.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Pesonen throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pesonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Matsunaga responds with a good body kick, but Pesonen manages to step out the way in time.
Pesonen staying out of range there.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Pesonen.
Pesonen fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Matsunaga misses. #T3#
Pesonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Pesonen misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Pesonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Pesonen moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pesonen.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Pesonen blocks it.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Pesonen moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatsunaga.
Pesonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pesonen misses with a two punch combination.
Pesonen works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Pesonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pesonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pesonen lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga with a nice cross.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pesonen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jallu Pesonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Matsunaga thinks about the counter body kick.
Pesonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pesonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pesonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Pesonen scores with a shot to the body.
Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Pesonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pesonen throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Pesonen stuns Matsunaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pesonen throws a right hand that Matsunaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsunaga also avoids with ease.
Pesonen misses with a looping left.
A big left from Pesonen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Pesonen moved out of range nicely.
Pesonen lands a jab to the head.
Pesonen fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Pesonen throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Pesonen.
Pesonen blocks a head kick by Matsunaga. #TD#
Pesonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matsunaga!

Matsunaga bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by Matsunaga.
Pesonen throws a right hand that Matsunaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsunaga also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Pesonen.
Pesonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Pesonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pesonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Pesonen misses its intended target. #T1#
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Pesonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Pesonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pesonen.
Matsunaga lands a jab to Pesonen's midsection.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Pesonen slips the punch.#TD#
Pesonen looking to score a takedown here. Matsunaga is defending well but Pesonen drives through and ends up in Matsunaga's guard.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pesonen working some strikes from top position.
Pesonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matsunaga has momentary wrist control but Pesonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Jallu Pesonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Pesonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Matsunaga has his foot on Pesonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pesonen works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Pesonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Pesonen distracts Matsunaga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pesonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pesonen passes into half guard.
Matsunaga is staying active underneath Pesonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pesonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pesonen pulls his head out easily.
Pesonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Matsunaga is trying to control but can't.
Pesonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pesonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
Matsunaga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pesonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsunaga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pesonen has managed to get both his arms back between Matsunaga's legs - danger averted.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pesonen wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pesonen is aware though and is defending well.
Pesonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pesonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Pesonen trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom.
Pesonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matsunaga being controlled here, momentarily.
Pesonen stopping the sweep attempt from Matsunaga.

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 Jallu Pesonen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pesonen, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jallu Pesonen!
After the fight, Jallu Pesonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 226 Terranova vs Boretti
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Vilson moves out of range.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vilson's head backwards.
Vilson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Vilson moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vilson ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Vilson tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Vilson tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vilson connects with a body shot that sends Matsunaga's belly button to the back.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vilson throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Vilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Vilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Vilson ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vilson.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.
Vilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsunaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Vilson feints a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsunaga throws a front kick that sends Vilson stumbling back into the cage.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Vilson ducked under it nicely.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Vilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Vilson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsunaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilson throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilson scores with a nice right hand.
Vilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vilson checks a leg kick.
Vilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsunaga's head backwards.
Matsunaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsunaga takes one to the side of the head.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Vilson throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Vilson throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Vilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Vilson blocks it.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vilson throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Vilson is looking to slow Matsunaga down with leg kicks.
Matsunaga takes one on the button.
Vilson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vilson throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsunaga.
Vilson throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Vilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
Vilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matsunaga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsunaga digs a good hook to Vilson's body.
Vilson defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Vilson saw that one coming.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Matsunaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilson blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Vilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Vilson throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsunaga lands a slapping body shot.
Vilson lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Vilson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Vilson ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Vilson catches Matsunaga right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Matsunaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsunaga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga jabs at Vilson's body.
Matsunaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matsunaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matsunaga stuns Vilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Vilson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vilson.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Vilson avoids it easily.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Vilson tried to score with a low kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Vilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Vilson's head back.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga with a nice calf kick.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Vilson.#T1#
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Vilson.
Matsunaga digs a good body shot into Vilson's ribs.
Matsunaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vilson lands the left hand.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Jab by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
Vilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsunaga has time to react.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
Vilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vilson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Vilson knows he should have avoided that one.
Vilson looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vilson throws a low kick but Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Matsunaga misses the jab.#T2#
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
Vilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsunaga's head backwards.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Vilson wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Vilson.
Vilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsunaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vilson slips under a jab.
Vilson slips a straight right by Matsunaga.#T3#
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Vilson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
Vilson slips under a jab.
Vilson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga is looking to score with low kicks.
Vilson misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
Matsunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsunaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Vilson checks it.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Vilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson avoids a kick to the body.
Matsunaga throws a series of strikes that have Vilson backpedaling.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Vilson.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsunaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Vilson knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Vilson slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Vilson feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Vilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick.
Vilson throws a head kick that Matsunaga semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Vilson misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Vilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Vilson - just one landing.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Vilson blocks the low kick.
Vilson defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Vilson blocks a jab.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Matsunaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vilson avoids a kick to the body.
Vilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vilson. Vilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vilson thuds his right hand into Matsunaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Vilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Vilson throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vilson. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Vilson avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Vilson throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Vilson with a jab.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Vilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Good standup being displayed there by Vilson as he connects with a hook.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Vilson avoids it easily.#T2#
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but Vilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Vilson is out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Vilson tries to work over Matsunaga's front leg with a kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Vilson's shoulder, as Vilson tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Vilson. That snapped Matsunaga's head back.
Matsunaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.#T3#
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
Vilson misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Matsunaga finds it's target.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body.
Vilson checks the leg kick.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Vilson defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Vilson throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Vilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Vilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Vilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vilson misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Vilson blocks a head kick by Matsunaga. #T4#
Vilson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
It appears Matsunaga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matsunaga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vilson loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Vilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Vilson.
Matsunaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Vilson.
Good leg kick by Matsunaga.
Vilson throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Vilson jabs Matsunaga right on the nose. Matsunaga blinks but takes it well.
Vilson blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga.
Junior Vilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilson walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a front kick aimed at Vilson's knee but Vilson avoids it well.

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 Futoshi Matsunaga.
Well Matsunaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#864 Bolleke v Daghammar
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head.
San Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target.
Matsunaga moves out of range as San Pedro strikes.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Matsunaga darts in and clinches San Pedro up against the cage.#BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of San Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
San Pedro staying out of range there.
San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits.
Matsunaga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from San Pedro.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.#T1#
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body. #CL#
San Pedro closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
Matsunaga blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsunaga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
San Pedro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
San Pedro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs.#T2#
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses the jab.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and San Pedro counters with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San Pedro has time to react.
San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch.
San Pedro throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Matsunaga clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
San Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that half lands.
San Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.#T3#
San Pedro throws a right and a left that Matsunaga avoids nicely.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San Pedro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsunaga under the eye.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that San Pedro semi-blocks.
San Pedro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
San Pedro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
San Pedro scores with a nice body kick.
San Pedro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
Matsunaga throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick. #T4#
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
San Pedro thuds his right hand into Matsunaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily. #CL2#
Matsunaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from San Pedro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
San Pedro connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
San Pedro defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a combination. San Pedro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
San Pedro checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Matsunaga in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands with a straight right. Matsunaga didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro.
As Matsunaga backs away, San Pedro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - San Pedro circles away.
San Pedro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
San Pedro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsunaga is able to avoid easily.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
San Pedro blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but San Pedro circles away and keeps his distance.
San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
San Pedro misses the jab.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga scores with a kick to the body.
San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits.
San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from San Pedro tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
San Pedro scores with a head kick.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Matsunaga darts in and clinches San Pedro up against the cage.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsunaga blocks a body shot from San Pedro. #BC2#
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush San Pedro with a series of wild strikes but San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro wants to clinch up but Matsunaga keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
San Pedro tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch.#T3#
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Matsunaga.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Nice body punch from San Pedro.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
San Pedro scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
San Pedro with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
San Pedro throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crunch! Matsunaga slams his shin into San Pedro's torso.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
San Pedro is looking to counter with a body kick.
San Pedro scores with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from San Pedro - that will leave a mark!
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
San Pedro cracks Matsunaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Matsunaga cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap.#T1#
A good leg kick by San Pedro.
A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target.
San Pedro sizes up Matsunaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsunaga scores with a spinning back kick!
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsunaga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
San Pedro has Matsunaga up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
San Pedro lands a jab to Matsunaga's midsection.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.#T2#
San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but San Pedro circles away quickly and effectively.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Matsunaga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
San Pedro moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
San Pedro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
San Pedro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
San Pedro staying out of range there.#T3#
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch.
San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
San Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Matsunaga tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.#T4#
Jab by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
San Pedro looks for the body kick but Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga counters with a body kick.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick.
San Pedro lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
A good leg kick by Matsunaga.
San Pedro slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Futoshi Matsunaga just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Matsunaga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San Pedro is able to avoid easily.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro misses with a series of wild punches.
San Pedro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro.
A quick step to the side and San Pedro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsunaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Matsunaga off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro staying out of range there.
San Pedro works the jab nicely.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch.
San Pedro throws a body kick that misses
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
San Pedro moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but San Pedro avoids it well.
San Pedro digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
San Pedro connects with a jab.
San Pedro thuds his right hand into Matsunaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Matsunaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga just manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
San Pedro closes the distance and clinches.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from San Pedro misses. #T2#
San Pedro staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs.
Matsunaga cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
San Pedro defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San Pedro throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
San Pedro lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice body shot.
San Pedro lands with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matsunaga!
Matsunaga sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsunaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A thudding body kick lands there by San Pedro!
Matsunaga throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
San Pedro misses with a hook.
Matsunaga lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
San Pedro cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsunaga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro.
San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
San Pedro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
San Pedro pushes Matsunaga away with a front kick.
San Pedro slips a jab from Matsunaga.
A big left from San Pedro misses.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Matsunaga. Beautiful body shot.
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely.
San Pedro digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body. #T2#
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy body shot
and San Pedro counters with a leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to San Pedro's body. San Pedro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
San Pedro lands with a good body shot.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Matsunaga.#CL2#
Matsunaga instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily.
San Pedro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Matsunaga throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matsunaga will feel that in the morning.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily.
San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Matsunaga saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
San Pedro misses with a right hand
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
San Pedro throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
San Pedro walks into a left hand.
San Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A big right from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from San Pedro.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of San Pedro's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsunaga 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 216 Golovkin vs Matsunaga
Date: Oct 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.#CL#
Matsunaga clinches with his opponent.
Matsunaga tries to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling the position. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Golovkin cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Matsunaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golovkin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Golovkin moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Golovkin connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Golovkin works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Golovkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Golovkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Golovkin misses.#T2#
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Golovkin finds it's target.
A jab from Golovkin finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Golovkin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsunaga's head backwards.
Matsunaga jabs Golovkin right on the nose. Golovkin blinks but takes it well.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Golovkin jabs Matsunaga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Golovkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Golovkin moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Matsunaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Golovkin off the cage and back into range.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golovkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsunaga. Matsunaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but Golovkin moves his leg out of the way.
Golovkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga throws a one two combo.
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!
Golovkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Golovkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a low kick.
Golovkin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Matsunaga misses with a shot to the body
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Golovkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Golovkin lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga looks to clinch
and Golovkin counters with a right hand to the body.
Golovkin jabs at Matsunaga's body.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Golovkin throws a shot to the body.
Golovkin misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Matsunaga misses
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Golovkin takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Golovkin checks it.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Matsunaga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Golovkin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golovkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Golovkin tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga is wise to it.#T1#
Golovkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Golovkin saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin is looking to slow Matsunaga down with leg kicks.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Golovkin.
Matsunaga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab. #T2#
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golovkin's sensitive parts.
Golovkin throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin is looking to chop away at Matsunaga's legs.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Golovkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga takes one to the side of the head.
Golovkin defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. #T3#
Golovkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsunaga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Golovkin, as that shot connected.
Golovkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Golovkin digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
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!
Golovkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin slips under a jab.#T4#
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Golovkin throws a good cross that connects.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga throws a one two combo.
Golovkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Golovkin defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Golovkin lunges at Matsunaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsunaga's hand.
Matsunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Golovkin lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Golovkin seems unphased.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Golovkin tries to land a leg kick but Matsunaga saw it coming and moves away.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Golovkin moves out of range easily.
Golovkin cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Golovkin.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Golovkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Golovkin scores with a hook.
Golovkin tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Golovkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Golovkin throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Golovkin only half commits.
Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Golovkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Golovkin blocks the low kick.
Golovkin lands a nice hook to Matsunaga's body. Matsunaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Golovkin. #T2#
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Golovkin knows he should have avoided that one.
Golovkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the head.
Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsunaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsunaga wants to clinch up but Golovkin keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Matsunaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Golovkin feints a counter leg kick.
Golovkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Golovkin. Those never looked like landing.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.
Golovkin avoids a kick to the body.
Golovkin with a nice cross.
Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsunaga has time to react.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
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!
Golovkin slips under a jab.#T4#
Golovkin cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Golovkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Golovkin lands with a nice body punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Golovkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsunaga walks into a straight right hand from Golovkin.
Golovkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Golovkin takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
Matsunaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsunaga pushes Golovkin away with a front kick.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Golovkin lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga throws a low kick, looking for Golovkin's leg but Golovkin calmly moves out of range.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Golovkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Vadim Golovkin just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Golovkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Golovkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golovkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Golovkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Golovkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga thows a leg kick but Golovkin checks it
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golovkin moves away.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.#T1#
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Golovkin throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga is looking for a counter combo.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Golovkin lands a jab.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Golovkin.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golovkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golovkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Golovkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Golovkin cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Golovkin with a jab.
Golovkin blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Golovkin - just one landing.
Golovkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Golovkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Golovkin checks a leg kick.
Golovkin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Golovkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Golovkin catches Matsunaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Golovkin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Golovkin. Golovkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsunaga wants to clinch but Golovkin slips to the side
and Golovkin counters with a one-two to the body.
Golovkin scores with a hook.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Golovkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Golovkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga punishes Golovkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Golovkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Golovkin in his tracks.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Golovkin lands with a right hand.
Golovkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsunaga takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsunaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Golovkin dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Golovkin misses with a hook.#CL#
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Matsunaga lands a left hand. #BC#
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Golovkin can pounce on him.
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Golovkin throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga cracks Golovkin with an open hand slap.
Golovkin lands a head shot.
Golovkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsunaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Golovkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. #T1#
Golovkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Golovkin moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golovkin cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Golovkin connects with a right hand. Matsunaga shakes it off.
Golovkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsunaga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Golovkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Golovkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Golovkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Golovkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Golovkin.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Golovkin.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsunaga takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Matsunaga lands but Golovkin takes it in his stride.
Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Vadim Golovkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheers as Matsunaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Golovkin doesn't seem phased though.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Golovkin lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
A cross from Golovkin lands.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Golovkin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Golovkin scores with a body shot.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vadim Golovkin.
I think Golovkin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vadim Golovkin! Vadim Golovkin retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Vadim Golovkin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ICS 54
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Reynolds takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reynolds takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reynolds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds blocks a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reynolds is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Reynolds finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses. #T1#
Reynolds misses the body punch
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga scores with a head kick. Reynolds tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
Matsunaga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reynolds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matsunaga.#T2#
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reynolds's hands.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matsunaga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reynolds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsunaga with a hook.
Matsunaga pushes Reynolds away with a front kick.#T3#
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body.
Reynolds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsunaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Matsunaga tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga thuds a left hand into Reynolds's body.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reynolds in his tracks. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reynolds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Reynolds's head.
Reynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsunaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reynolds scrambles back to his feet.
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Reynolds wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Matsunaga throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
As Matsunaga tries to get set, Reynolds tries to push him back and clinch up but Matsunaga manages to avoid the attempt.
Reynolds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Matsunaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reynolds might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsunaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
As Matsunaga looks to move away, Reynolds throws a big counter combo but Matsunaga just gets out of the way.#T2#
Reynolds slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Reynolds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga walks into a stiff left hand from Reynolds.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga lands with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Reynolds slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that half lands.
Reynolds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsunaga at a distance.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reynolds in his tracks.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds throws a head kick that Matsunaga semi-blocks.
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reynolds will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reynolds cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga keeps Reynolds at a distance using the push kick.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Reynolds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Reynolds.
Matsunaga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Reynolds.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Reynolds's legs.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga clobbers Reynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick. #T1#
Reynolds moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a right hand to the body.
Reynolds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Reynolds's head back.
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga clobbers Reynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reynolds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds. #T2#
Jab from Matsunaga.
Reynolds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matsunaga manages to circle out of the way.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Reynolds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds is looking to land body kicks.
Reynolds sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matsunaga walks into a left hand.
A jab from Matsunaga misses. #T3#
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Reynolds is out of range.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Matsunaga.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Reynolds throws a lazy head kick
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Matsunaga. #T4#
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Reynolds is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Matsunaga tenderised Reynolds's leg. Reynolds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds throws a quick counter head kick but Matsunaga was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Reynolds.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Matsunaga tries to land a body kick
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
Reynolds connects with a right hand. Matsunaga shakes it off.
Matsunaga throws a low kick, looking for Reynolds's leg but Reynolds calmly moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that misses.
Reynolds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsunagas head.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reynolds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.#T3#
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Matsunaga is predictable there
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Matsunaga is rocked!
Reynolds throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga thows a body kick. Reynolds tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with a good jab.#T4#
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!
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Reynolds takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsunaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Reynolds's body. Reynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matsunaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Reynolds counters with a head kick that drops Matsunaga to the mat! Matsunaga scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CUT#That has opened up Futoshi Matsunaga's cut even more.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reynolds. Reynolds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsunaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds is looking to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reynolds appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reynolds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Reynolds thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds. #T1#
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsunaga with a nice calf kick.
Matsunaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reynolds. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Matsunaga finds it's target.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Reynolds saw it coming and moves away.
Reynolds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reynolds has time to react.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reynolds moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with an open hand slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matsunaga!
Reynolds lands a lovely overhand right.
Reynolds looks to land a combination but Matsunaga avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Matsunaga. Beautiful body shot.
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reynoldss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reynolds moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga. #T3#
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsunaga with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Reynolds.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matsunaga - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
It looked like Reynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds throws a quick counter head kick but Matsunaga was just out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsunaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that half lands.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynolds doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsunaga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Futoshi Matsunaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICS 52
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tattoo Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Tattoo Guy's belly button to the back.
Matsunaga scoring well with a low kick there.
Tattoo Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Tattoo Guy's legs.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tattoo Guy finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Tattoo Guy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matsunaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Tattoo Guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga walks into a stiff left hand from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tattoo Guy avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tattoo Guy throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Tattoo Guy avoids it easily.
Tattoo Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Tattoo Guy cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tattoo Guy at a distance. #T1#
Tattoo Guy drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tattoo Guy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsunaga. Matsunaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tattoo Guy throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy lands with a cross.
Matsunaga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tattoo Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tattoo Guy swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Tattoo Guy only half commits.
Tattoo Guy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsunaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tattoo Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice shot by Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Tattoo Guy motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Tattoo Guy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tattoo Guy is looking to score with low kicks.
Tattoo Guy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matsunaga lands a jab-cross combination.
Tattoo Guy wants to slow Matsunaga down by chopping away at his legs.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga tried to score with a low kick but Tattoo Guy checks it.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Tattoo Guy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsunaga doesn't seem bothered though.
Tattoo Guy connects with a jab.
Tattoo Guy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Tattoo Guy's legs.
Matsunaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tattoo Guy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tattoo Guy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tattoo Guy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matsunaga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tattoo Guy throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Tattoo Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tattoo Guy blocks the body kick. #T3#
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Tattoo Guy ducks down to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy throws a fast counter high kick but Matsunaga manages to duck under it in time.
Matsunaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but Tattoo Guy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tattoo Guy misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tattoo Guy.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tattoo Guy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tattoo Guy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
Tattoo Guy throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Tattoo Guy's head back.
Tattoo Guy lands a slapping body shot.
Tattoo Guy ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tattoo Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
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!
Tattoo Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well. #T4#
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tattoo Guy's head.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tattoo Guy throws a big counter head kick but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Tattoo Guy ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Tattoo Guy is out of range.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Tattoo Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tattoo Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Tattoo Guy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tattoo Guy in his tracks.
Tattoo Guy missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tattoo Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
A jab from Tattoo Guy does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tattoo Guy slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tattoo Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tattoo Guy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
That's time! Matsunaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick lands for Tattoo Guy.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy scoring well with a low kick there.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Matsunaga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tattoo Guy moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tattoo Guy lands a body shot.
Tattoo Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tattoo Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Good exchange - Tattoo Guy coming out on top.
Tattoo Guy slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Tattoo Guy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tattoo Guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Tattoo Guy is just out of range.#T1#
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Tattoo Guy moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tattoo Guy! But no joy.
Matsunaga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tattoo Guy to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsunaga slips a jab and a cross from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tattoo Guy throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tattoo Guy.
Matsunaga scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tattoo Guy takes one to the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tattoo Guy tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Tattoo Guy avoids them all with ease.
Matsunaga throws a solid leg kick but Tattoo Guy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Tattoo Guy wants to slow Matsunaga down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tattoo Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga backing away here, and Tattoo Guy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Tattoo Guy staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Tattoo Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tattoo Guy throws a combination that misses
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tattoo Guy.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tattoo Guy. Tattoo Guy obviously looking to wear him down.
Tattoo Guy moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Nice shot by Tattoo Guy.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Tattoo Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Tattoo Guy tries to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy lands with a straight right. Matsunaga didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Tattoo Guy was well out of range.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Tattoo Guy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tattoo Guy.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Tattoo Guy avoids the punch easily.
Tattoo Guy wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tattoo Guy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matsunaga.#T3#
Matsunaga is looking to score with low kicks.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Tattoo Guy ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Tattoo Guy with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Tattoo Guy down.
Tattoo Guy lands with a slapping head kick.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Tattoo Guy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
Matsunaga wants to slow Tattoo Guy down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that half lands.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Matsunaga misses
and Tattoo Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Tattoo Guy's head but Tattoo Guy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tattoo Guy tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tattoo Guy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matsunaga has got the better of the exchanges.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Matsunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Tattoo Guy seems unphased.
Tattoo Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga cracks Tattoo Guy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tattoo Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Tattoo Guy throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga tries to work over Tattoo Guy's front leg with a kick but Tattoo Guy checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Tattoo Guy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tattoo Guy staying out of range there.
Tattoo Guy scores with a nice head shot.
Tattoo Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from Tattoo Guy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tattoo Guy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
A left and a right from Tattoo Guy both land. Nice combination.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Tattoo Guy avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tattoo Guy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from Tattoo Guy.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy with a jab.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Tattoo Guy's shoulder, as Tattoo Guy tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Tattoo Guy misses.
Tattoo Guy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tattoo Guy lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Tattoo Guy throws a good cross that connects.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tattoo Guy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matsunaga. That one must have hurt.
Matsunaga walks into a stiff left hand from Tattoo Guy.
Matsunaga throws a push kick but Tattoo Guy slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Tattoo Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Matsunaga as Tattoo Guy shoots in.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tattoo Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tattoo Guy missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tattoo Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tattoo Guy misses with a low kick.
Tattoo Guy slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga throws a wild body kick that Tattoo Guy sees coming a mile off.
Tattoo Guy throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Tattoo Guy strikes.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tattoo Guy throws a right hand that Matsunaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsunaga also avoids with ease.
Tattoo Guy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tattoo Guy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tattoo Guy misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Tattoo Guy - just one landing.
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
Matsunaga lunges at Tattoo Guy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tattoo Guy's hand.
Tattoo Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Tattoo Guy slips the punch.
Tattoo Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination. Tattoo Guy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tattoo Guy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tattoo Guy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tattoo Guy slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Tattoo Guy.#T3#
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tattoo Guy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
Tattoo Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
An inside leg kick from Tattoo Guy misses.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Tattoo Guy moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Tattoo Guy.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Tattoo Guy takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Tattoo Guy.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Tattoo Guy tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga is wise to it.
Tattoo Guy looks to land a combination. Matsunaga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Matsunaga needs to keep his hands up - Tattoo Guy had a free shot at his head there.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tattoo Guy's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Tattoo Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tattoo Guy's head.
Matsunaga thumps Tattoo Guy with a low kick.
Tattoo Guy scores with a decent looking hook.
Tattoo Guy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsunaga clobbers Tattoo Guy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tattoo Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tattoo Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tattoo Guy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsunaga under the eye.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Tattoo Guy.
A jab from Tattoo Guy misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tattoo Guy misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga sizes up Tattoo Guy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tattoo Guy throws out the jab.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stupid Tattoo Guy.
Well Matsunaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ICS 47
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiger.
We've been hearing reports that Tiger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tigers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiger on the side of the head.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiger.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiger under the eye.
Tiger moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsunaga tests Tiger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Tiger catches Matsunaga right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Tiger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiger.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiger misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga thows a leg kick but Tiger checks it #TD#
and Tiger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Matsunaga uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A jab from Matsunaga misses. #T1#
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a right hand to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a wild combination.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
Tiger lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
Tiger tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Matsunaga.
Tiger throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiger.
Matsunaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga clobbers Tiger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tiger misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiger fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Matsunaga lands a two punch combo.
Tiger blocks a jab.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Tiger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tiger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Tiger didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiger loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga feints a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
Matsunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Tiger.
Tiger lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Tiger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
Matsunaga told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Tiger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger is just content to waste time from the top position. Matsunaga takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tiger looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Matsunaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tiger frees his head nicely. Oh but Matsunaga has switched to an armbar! Tiger is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
A relieved looking Futoshi Matsunaga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ICS 41
Date: Jun 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Intruder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Intruder is out of range and Matsunaga settles back down.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Intruder's hands.
Matsunaga scores with a head kick. Intruder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Intruder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Intruder slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Intruder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Matsunaga tries to sprawl but Intruder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matsunaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Intruder lands strikes from half guard.
Intruder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsunaga's head.
Intruder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matsunaga is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Matsunaga is working hard here to advance position.
Intruder working Matsunaga over with strikes.
Intruder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matsunaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Intruder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Intruder lands with a punch from half guard.
Intruder prevents Matsunaga from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Intruder lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Intruder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Matsunaga trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsunaga is pressing down on Intruder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Matsunaga has his foot on Intruder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Intruder works his way back into a safe position though.
Intruder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matsunaga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Matsunaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Matsunaga is looking for a triangle but Intruder pushes his legs off easily.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Intruder from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for a guillotine here but Intruder defends easily. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matsunaga holds on and takes a little breather.
Intruder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Matsunaga has his foot on Intruder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Intruder works his way back into a safe position though.
Intruder postures up and lands a big shot to Matsunaga's brow.
Intruder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Matsunaga has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Intruder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is looking to reverse the position.
Matsunaga manages to get back to half guard.
Intruder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matsunaga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Intruder pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Intruder drops an elbow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga trying to get back to full guard but Intruder takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Intruder landing strikes from the mount and Matsunaga is in trouble!
Intruder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matsunaga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matsunaga's face.
Intruder landing strikes from the mount and Matsunaga is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bed Intruder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsunaga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Intruder. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Intruder checks a leg kick.
Intruder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsunaga scoring well with a low kick there.
Intruder misses with a straight left.
A nice combination there by Matsunaga.
Intruder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Intruder shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga shows good takedown defense.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Intruder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matsunaga defends it nicely.
Intruder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intruder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Intruder. Intruder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Intruder saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga jabs Intruder right on the nose. Intruder blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Intruder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Intruder avoids the punch easily.
Intruder only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Intruder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga walks into a jab.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Intruder swings widly with a right hand
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Intruder forces Matsunaga back against the cage and clinches.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
Matsunaga blocks a body shot from Intruder.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder lands a right hand.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
Matsunaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga jumps guard but Intruder stands there with Matsunaga around his waist. Matsunaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Intruder gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsunaga is trying to maintain the position but Intruder is very close to passing his half guard.
Intruder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matsunaga gets full guard.
Intruder postures up and lands a big shot to Matsunaga's brow.
Intruder controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intruder wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving.
Intruder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsunaga's head.#T3#
Intruder works over Matsunaga with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Intruder is aware though and is defending well.
Intruder postures up in Matsunaga's guard and throws a big left but Matsunaga blocks it. #SUB#
Matsunaga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Intruder defends it easily.
Intruder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsunaga's head.#SUB#
Matsunaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Intruder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Intruder connects with a couple of short punches.
Intruder landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Intruder defends well.#T4#
Intruder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Intruder landing some decent shots from guard.
Intruder lands a couple of elbows.
Intruder distracts Matsunaga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Intruder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Intruder looking to sit in guard and control but Matsunaga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Matsunaga postures up.
Intruder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bed Intruder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Intruder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Intruder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Intruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Intruder connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Intruder's body. Intruder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Intruder cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Matsunaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Intruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Intruder moved out of range nicely.
Intruder defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Intruder is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Intruder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga. #T1#
Intruder moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Intruder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body. Intruder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Intruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Good exchange - Intruder coming out on top.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Intruder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsunaga quickly recovers to half guard.
Matsunaga tries to roll over but Intruder keeps him under control.
Intruder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Intruder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Intruder is working away from the top position though.
Intruder trying to control the action but Matsunaga is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ground and pound from Intruder.
Intruder working the head and body with strikes.
Matsunaga manages to get to full guard.
Intruder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Intruder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Intruder advances position into side control!
Matsunaga trying his best to control but Intruder has mounted him.
Intruder with shots to the head and body - Matsunaga looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Intruder cracks Matsunaga with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Matsunaga regains half guard.
Intruder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Intruder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Intruder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Intruder lands with a punch from half guard.
Bed Intruder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsunaga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Matsunaga is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Intruder frees his head nicely. Oh but Matsunaga has switched to an armbar! Intruder is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ICS 36
Date: Jun 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Ali.
Matsunaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali misses with a jab to the body
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Ali pushes Matsunaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsunaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ali lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Matsunaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali looks to throw a body kick
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand. #T1#
Matsunaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsunaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsunaga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ali just manages to avoid it.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Ali lands with a hook. Matsunaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ali connects with a body shot.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Matsunaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatsunaga.
Ali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.#T3#
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Matsunaga wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsunaga walks into a jab.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsunaga under the eye.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Ali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matsunaga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ali throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Good leg kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga walks into a left hand.
Ali keeps Matsunaga at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Ali works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ali with the inside leg kick.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsunaga off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Ali takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Matsunaga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ali thows a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsunaga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Ali.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsunaga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Ali.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Ali.#T2#
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Ali thows a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Matsunaga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali scores with a push kick.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Ali motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Ali.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Ali looks to move away, Matsunaga throws a big counter combo but Ali just gets out of the way.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Ali flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsunaga steps away.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.#T4#
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Ali.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali scores with a spinning back kick!
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Matsunaga counters with an inside leg kick.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsunaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Matsunaga off balance momentarily.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Ali misses
and Matsunaga counters with a good low kick that Ali was not able to check.
Ali lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matsunaga will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Matsunaga checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsunaga feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali is looking to chop away at Matsunaga's legs.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Ali misses with a kick to the body
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Ali throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with head kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Matsunaga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy left from Ali finds it's target.
Ali jabs Matsunaga right on the nose. Matsunaga blinks but takes it well.
Ali lands with a nice body kick.
Ali motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsunaga tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Matsunaga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ali if he has to take too many more of those.
Ali feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsunaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him. #CL2#
Matsunaga gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali wants to clinch.
Ali cracks Matsunaga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A very excited looking Sarfraz Ali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICS 32
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Matsunaga lands with a cross.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Matsunaga motions for Noriega to come forward. Matsunaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsunaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Matsunaga's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Noriega slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noriega.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noriega.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.#T1#
A big right from Noriega misses.
Good leg kick by Noriega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Matsunaga.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Noriega moves out of range as Matsunaga throws a body kick.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga throws out a leg kick but Noriega moves out of range and Matsunaga only half commits.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Matsunaga. #T2#
Noriega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsunaga circles away.
Noriega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsunaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Noriega's defenses.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Noriega.
Matsunaga pushes Noriega away with a front kick.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Noriega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Noriega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matsunaga is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Matsunaga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Noriega stands up and beckons Matsunaga to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.#T4#
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Noriega tries a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Noriega. Those never looked like landing.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Noriega slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noriega.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega lands with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noriega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Matsunaga clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Noriega coming out on top.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but Noriega moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Matsunaga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Noriega throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noriega back to the cage. Matsunaga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega throws a series of punches but Matsunaga avoids them all with ease.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Sloppy strikes from Noriega. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noriega on the side of the head.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Noriega misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Noriega misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into Noriega's ribs.
Noriega wants to slow Matsunaga down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Matsunaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noriega.
Noriega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matsunaga tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Matsunaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.#CL#
Matsunaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noriega tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Noriega.
Matsunaga avoids the elbow strike from Noriega, against the cage. #TD2#
Noriega has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Matsunaga uses from the top position.
Matsunaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Matsunaga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Noriega is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matsunaga, into his guard. #REVB#
Matsunaga tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Matsunaga pulls Noriega in close to his closed guard and prevents Noriega from doing any damage or advancing position.
Noriega has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Noriega prevents Matsunaga from getting back to his feet.
Noriega trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom.
Matsunaga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noriega controls the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga wants to get back to his feet but Noriega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Matsunaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Matsunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Matsunaga catches Noriega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. Matsunaga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Noriega slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Noriega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Noriega misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsunaga's sensitive parts.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega lands with a shot to the body.
Noriega throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Noriega slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Noriega slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Noriega coming out on top.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega blocks the body kick.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Noriega only half commits. #T2#
Matsunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga motions for Noriega to come forward. Matsunaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega stuns Matsunaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Matsunaga throws out a powerful jab.
Noriega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matsunaga back to the cage. Noriega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noriega checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
And Noriega responds with a good body kick, but Matsunaga manages to step out the way in time.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Noriega counters with an outside leg kick.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crunch! Matsunaga slams his shin into Noriega's torso.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsunaga throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Noriega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Noriega jabs Matsunaga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Futoshi Matsunaga did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Noriega tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga is looking to score with low kicks.
Noriega wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Noriega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Noriega cracks Matsunaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Noriega misses with a straight left. #T1#
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noriega checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega is looking to slow Matsunaga down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Matsunaga misses
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noriega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Noriega's head.#T2#
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Noriega misses.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noriega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Noriega misses with a double jab.
Noriega sizes up Matsunaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noriega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga backing away here, and Noriega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Matsunaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noriega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.#T3#
Noriega moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a series of strikes. Matsunaga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matsunaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noriega is out of range and Matsunaga settles back down.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga sizes up Noriega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Noriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range. #T4#
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noriega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matsunaga back to the cage. Noriega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega stalks Matsunaga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matsunaga's face. Matsunaga staggers backwards, shaken.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noriega circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Noriega with a nice cross.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Noriega scores with a nice head shot.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Noriega moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Noriega cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
Noriega thuds a left hand into Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Noriega with that takedown attempt.
Matsunaga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.#T1#
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Noriega feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsunaga as he jumps to the side.
Matsunaga throws out a powerful jab.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matsunaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matsunaga defends it well.#T2#
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
No joy there for Noriega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noriega.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Noriega.
Matsunaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.#T3#
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Matsunaga is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Matsunaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Noriega.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noriega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noriega.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsunaga's calf.
Noriega blocks a jab.

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 Futoshi Matsunaga.
I think Noriega 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo Noriega!
A very excited looking Pablo Noriega made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICS 26
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1##CL#
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Matsunaga managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il. #BC#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment Il pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been informed that Experiment Il has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from Experiment Il.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Matsunaga there.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsunaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Nice shot by Experiment Il.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Matsunaga drives through and clinches with Experiment Il against the cage.
Experiment Il landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Experiment Il connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matsunaga's face. #T1#
Experiment Il has Matsunaga pressed against the cage, preventing Matsunaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Experiment Il lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the head.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga clobbers Experiment Il with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Experiment Il lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
Matsunaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsunaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Experiment Il looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Experiment Il throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Experiment Il throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danga de danga de dang - Matsunaga scores with a four punch combination!
Experiment Il looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Experiment Il with a series of wild strikes but Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries to work over Matsunaga's front leg with a kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Experiment Il slips under a jab.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment Il takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Experiment Il.
Good leg kick by Experiment Il there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that Experiment Il semi-blocks.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Experiment Il tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away. #CL2#
Experiment Il closes the distance and clinches.
Experiment Il keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matsunaga's efforts to push away.
Matsunaga tries to break the clinch but Experiment Il is controlling the position.
Experiment Il scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il lands a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses.
Matsunaga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Experiment Il just manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Experiment Il throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsunaga scores with a head kick. Experiment Il tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Experiment Il with a series of wild strikes but Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Experiment Il takes one to the side of the head.
Matsunaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
Experiment Il connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
Experiment Il gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Experiment Il throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsunaga has time to react.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Experiment Il wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsunaga cracks the inside of Experiment Il's front leg.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Experiment Il takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch successfully.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Experiment Il keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matsunaga's efforts to push away.
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga moves forwards but Experiment Il connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
A clash of legs there as Experiment Il blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Experiment Il blocks a jab.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment Il misses the jab.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Experiment Il goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga tries to land a front kick but Experiment Il steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Experiment Il misses the jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Experiment Il doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Experiment Il.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves away
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment Il moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsunaga throws a solid leg kick but Experiment Il takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsunaga.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Experiment Il fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Experiment Il shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il misses the jab.
Experiment Il throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment Il cracks Matsunaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Experiment Il wants to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch position.
Experiment Il throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsunaga's head backwards.#CL2#
Experiment Il pushes Matsunaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il misses with a body punch. #BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Experiment Il lands.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
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!
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment Il wants to counter with a clinch but Matsunaga pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga walks into a left hand.
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Experiment Il under the eye.
Matsunaga connects with a right hand. Experiment Il shakes it off.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Experiment Il moved away.
Experiment Il stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Experiment Il takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Experiment Il missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy body kick from Experiment Il
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Matsunaga clinches up with Experiment Il and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jab, jab by Experiment Il - just one landing.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsunaga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matsunaga. Experiment Il shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Experiment Il has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
That kick from Experiment Il tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment Il's head backwards.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga cracks Experiment Il with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Experiment Il with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Experiment Il acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsunaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.#T2#
Matsunaga throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
Experiment Il throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
Experiment Il ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Experiment Il avoids the punch easily.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga. #CL2#
Experiment Il instigates a clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Experiment Il throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Experiment Il throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Experiment Il. Experiment Il circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsunaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up but Matsunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Experiment Il circles away.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Matsunaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment Il looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsunaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Experiment Il pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range and Experiment Il settles back down.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Experiment Il ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment Il also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Matsunaga walks into a stiff left hand from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A low kick from Matsunaga misses
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Experiment Il doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Experiment Il will feel that in the morning.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Experiment Il knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scoring well with a low kick there.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Experiment Il was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Experiment Il's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment Il looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsunaga, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A relieved looking Futoshi Matsunaga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ICS 21
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Taranin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matsunaga to the mat! Matsunaga manages to get full guard.
Matsunaga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taranin won't allow Matsunaga to sweep him here. #SUB#
Taranin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taranin postures up. #SUB#
Matsunaga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranin defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Matsunaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsunaga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matsunaga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matsunaga trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taranin distracts Matsunaga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matsunaga being controlled here, momentarily.
Matsunaga wants to stand up but Taranin is controlling him. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taranin doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taranin misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Taranin cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Taranin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Taranin's head.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taranin misses with a double jab.
Taranin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taranin looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taranin.
Taranin tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taranin.#T3##CL2#
Taranin closes the distance and clinches.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Matsunaga scores with a shot to the side of Taranin's head.
Taranin jumps guard but Matsunaga stands there with Taranin around his waist. Taranin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Taranin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matsunaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taranin backwards.
Matsunaga lands an uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsunaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsunaga lands a right hand.
Taranin tries to stall but Matsunaga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Taranin is working for takedown but Matsunaga is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Taranin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taranin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matsunaga smiles and moves away.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga keeps Taranin at a distance using the push kick.
Taranin tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taranin. Taranin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Taranin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Matsunaga has one foot on Taranin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Taranin.
Matsunaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga tests Taranin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taranin wants to clinch up but Matsunaga keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taranin. Taranin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taranin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Taranin misses.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up with Matsunaga, looking for a takedown. Taranin pushes Matsunaga against the cage but Matsunaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Taranin.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Taranin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsunaga pinned against the cage. Matsunaga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Taranin darts in and clinches Matsunaga up against the cage.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga is pressed up against the cage. Taranin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matsunaga down to the mat. Matsunaga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taranin digs a good body shot into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga with a jab.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Taranin.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Taranin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matsunaga defends it well.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Taranin's shoulder, as Taranin tries to avoid the shot.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Taranin uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Taranin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matsunaga, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taranin misses with a punch on the inside.
Futoshi Matsunaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taranin blocks an uppercut.
Taranin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matsunaga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Taranin blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Taranin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsunaga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taranin goes for a takedown attempt but Matsunaga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
It looks like Matsunaga has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Taranin is rocked!
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taranins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taranin is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsunaga finish him?
Taranin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Matsunaga gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Futoshi Matsunaga!
After winning the bout, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TR12: FW GP ROUND 1
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Seery ducks under and follows up with a left that Seery also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Seery was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Seery counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
Seery drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seery avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Matsunaga closes the distance and clinches.
Seery blocks an uppercut.
Seery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seery blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land. #BC2#
Seery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Seery avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Seery misses.
Jab from Matsunaga.#T1#
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Seery moves out of range.
Seery has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matsunaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Seery backs up against the ropes.
Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seery momentarily.
Seery takes one on the button.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Seery tries to keep at a distance but Matsunaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Seery backwards.
Seery wants to break free but Matsunaga has control.
Matsunaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Seery controls his hands.
Seery working hard to break the clinch.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Matsunaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga working aggressively here. #T2#
Seery can't break the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Seery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seery moves away from the strike by Matsunaga. #CL#
Matsunaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga has Seery pressed against the ropes, preventing Seery from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsunaga prevents Seery from breaking the clinch.
Seery wants to break free but Matsunaga has control.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seery prevents a body shot from Matsunaga.
Seery tries to break the clinch but Matsunaga is controlling the position.
Seery wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsunaga won't allow it. #BC2#
Seery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga lands with a cross.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga. #CL#
Matsunaga clinches.
Seery blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seery.
Seery is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsunaga has double underhooks.
Matsunaga lands a right hand.
Matsunaga misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Seery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Seery moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seery! But no joy.#CL#
Matsunaga clinches with his opponent.
Matsunaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seery is trying to push Matsunaga away but Matsunaga has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Seery.
Seery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga prevents Seery from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Seery manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga is looking to land body kicks.
Seery now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsunaga darts in trying to clinch
and Seery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Matsunaga misses with a jab to the body
and Seery counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Donk. Matsunaga catches Seery right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga. #BC2#
Seery breaks the clinch.
Seery on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Seery swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seery counters with a straight right hand.
Seery moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seery! But no joy.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Seery gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Matsunaga cracks Seery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Seery looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Seery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Matsunaga drives through and clinches with Seery against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Matsunaga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has Seery pressed against the ropes, preventing Seery from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsunaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Seery is trying to break the clinch but Matsunaga has him pressed against the ropes.
Seery is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsunaga has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Seery.
Matsunaga has Seery pressed against the ropes, preventing Seery from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Seery breaks from the clinch.
Seery throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga tried to counter with a leg kick but Seery avoided it.
Matsunaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Matsunaga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Seery appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsunaga lands with a cross. #CL#
Matsunaga clinches.
Seery blocking some punches.
Seery is trying to break the clinch but Matsunaga has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Seery manages to break the clinch.
Seery connects with a jab.
Matsunaga moves to clinch but Seery breaks away
and Seery counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga lands with a cross.
Matsunaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seery takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Matsunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seery.
Matsunaga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seery's head.#CL#
Matsunaga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seery, pushing him back against the ropes.
Matsunaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsunaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsunaga tries a body shot but Seery blocks it.
Seery blocks an uppercut.
Seery blocks a body shot from Matsunaga. #BC2#
Seery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Matsunaga.
Seery has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Seery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.#T3#
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Seery throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Seery keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Seery circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Matsunaga darts in and clinches Seery up against the ropes.
Seery has had enough of the clinch but Matsunaga keeps him there for the moment.
Futoshi Matsunaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Seery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Matsunaga moves into range and clinches up with Seery.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seery.
A shot in the inside from Matsunaga.
Seery wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Seery.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
Matsunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Seery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Seery manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga darts in trying to clinch
and Seery counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Seery looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seery now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Seery tries to keep at a distance but Matsunaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Matsunaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Matsunaga with a hook.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga thuds his shin into the meat of Seery's side.
Matsunaga misses with a wild combination.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab
and Seery counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Seery moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Seery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target. #T1#
Seery chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seery throws out the jab.
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Seery's head but Seery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Seery releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seery is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsunaga with a body shot.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
enabling Seery to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seery on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seery takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Seery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seery can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Seery moved out of range nicely.
Seery takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Seery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Seery will feel that in the morning.
Seery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Seery swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Seery looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Matsunaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Seery was well out of range.
Seery ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsunaga lands a front kick.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks Seery off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body. Seery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matsunaga.
A low kick from Matsunaga misses
and Seery counters with a stiff right hand.
Patrick Seery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seery.
Seery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seery. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
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!
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga is looking to slow Seery down with leg kicks.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Seery circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Matsunaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seery can't break the clinch.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Seery.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Seery.
Seery is trying to break the clinch but Matsunaga is controlling him.
Seery blocks an uppercut.
Seery makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Seery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsunaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A victorious Futoshi Matsunaga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KOTM Round 2
Date: Jan 29, 2020

#R1#
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Kingston throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga digs a good hook to Kingston's body.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Kingston ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Kingston misses with an uppercut.
Kingston jabs Matsunaga right on the nose. Matsunaga blinks but takes it well.
Kingston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingston connects with a body shot.
Kingston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Kingston throws a chopping leg kick but Matsunaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Matsunaga forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch but Matsunaga keeps him there for the moment.
Kingston lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Good leg kick by Matsunaga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kingston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matsunaga will feel that in the morning.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kingston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Kingston slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Matsunaga is looking to score with low kicks.
Kingston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
Kingston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga blocks a leg kick.
Kingston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kingston duly obliges. #CL#
Matsunaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Kingston misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Matsunaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Kingston.
Matsunaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Kingston's head.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingston lands with a hook. Matsunaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A lazy left from Matsunaga finds it's target.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston tries a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga tries to counter by clinching up but Kingston breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Kingston lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Matsunaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kingston doesn't seem phased though.
Kingston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsunaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kingston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Kingston moves away and avoids it.
Kingston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Kingston.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Kingston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Kingston moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Kingston moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kingston digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Matsunaga sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kingston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kingston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingston.
Kingston connects with an inside leg kick.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Matsunaga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Kingston manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kingston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Matsunaga punishes Kingston's body with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kingston doesn't seem bothered though.
Kingston slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Kingston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Kingston.
Nice shot by Matsunaga.
Kingston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Matsunaga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!#CL#
Matsunaga closes the distance and clinches.
Kingston lands a body shot. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingston tries to land a front kick but Matsunaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kingston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
Kingston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Matsunaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kingston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Kingston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Kingston moves away and avoids it.
Kingston throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
Kingston misses with an uppercut.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kingston tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsunaga lands with a nice body punch.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Kingston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kingston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Kingston slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Kingston swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingston is looking to chop away at Matsunaga's legs.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matsunaga.
Kingston feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Kingston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsunaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kingston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsunaga with a body shot.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kingston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsunaga scores with a push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kingston. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsunaga's calf.
Nice shot lands for Kingston.
Kingston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingston counters with an outside leg kick.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Kingston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Kingston swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Kingston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Kingston feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kingston!
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kingston throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kingston.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingston slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kingston.
Matsunaga avoids a kick to the body.
Kingston slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kingston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingston.
Kingston moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Kingston counters with a body kick.
Matsunaga scores with a three punch combo!
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matsunaga blocks it well.
Kingston throws a low kick, looking for Matsunaga's leg but Matsunaga calmly moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Kingston misses with a straight right.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Kingston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsunaga is able to avoid easily.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston connects with a leg kick. Matsunaga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Matsunaga looks for the body kick but Kingston saw that one coming.
Kingston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kingston slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Kingston defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kingston moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsunaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that misses.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Kingston throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston lands a jab to the nose.
Carl Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matsunaga walks into a jab.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
Matsunaga thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kingston misses.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kingston throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Kingston.
Matsunaga lands a jab to Kingston's midsection.
Kingston misses with a leg kick
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingston missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.
Matsunaga cracks Kingston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kingston works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Kingston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Kingston lands a jab to Matsunaga's midsection.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Kingston is out of range.
Kingston is looking to land body kicks.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.
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!
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Matsunaga tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Kingston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Kingston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kingston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Kingston misses with a straight left.
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsunaga is able to avoid easily.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingston.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Matsunaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
Kingston misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston misses with the head strike.
Kingston gets through Matsunaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kingston lands with a left to the head.

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 Futoshi Matsunaga.
Well Matsunaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Carl Kingston had this to say: 'You're so very special... I wish I was special. But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here'.

Event: ICS 1
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1#
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunker counters with an outside leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunker.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bunker misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsunaga at a distance.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bunker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bunker takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunker slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Bunker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.#T1#
Bunker slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Bunker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bunker to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matsunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bunker is out of range.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Matsunaga has Bunker up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsunaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsunaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Bunker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunker misses with the head strike.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunker.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Bunker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bunker down.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Bunker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunker circles away.
Bunker throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
Matsunaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bunker misses with a low kick.
Good work by Matsunaga as he checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga feints a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a front kick aimed at Bunker's knee but Bunker avoids it well.
Matsunaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matsunaga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bunker - the referee stops the clock and Matsunaga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bunker. Matsunaga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunker walks into a jab.#T3#
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bunker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Bunker misses its intended target.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Bunker darts in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga gets double underhooks and turns Bunker into the cage.
Bunker sizes up Matsunaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bunker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bunker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bunker's hands.
Bunker throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Bunker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Bunker slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Bunker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Matsunaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bunker. That did some damage!#T4#
Matsunaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bunker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunker.
Bunker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bunker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bunker misses the shot to the body.
Bunker slips under a jab.
Matsunaga has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matsunaga leaves Bunker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bunker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Bunker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunker moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunker misses with a head kick.
Bunker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bunker drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bunker misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga fakes the leg kick and cracks Bunker in the body.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Bunker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bunker down.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Matsunaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsunaga lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Bunker. #BC2#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Bunker counters with a nice body shot.
Bunker throws a nice looking combination but Matsunaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Bunker moves away and avoids it.
Bunker slips under a jab.#CL2#
Matsunaga takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker scores with a shot to the side of Matsunaga's head. #BC2#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunker throws a low kick but Matsunaga moves out of range easily. #T1#
Bunker throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Bunker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bunker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bunker misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Matsunaga.
Bunker misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Bunker knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga cracks Bunker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Matsunaga as Bunker shoots in.
Bunker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bunker misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga with a hook.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Bunker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Bunker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Bunker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Bunker avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Bunker is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Matsunaga. Beautiful body shot.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Bunker ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsunaga swivels and escapes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Bunker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunker. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab by Matsunaga.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick.
Bunker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bunker walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Bunker.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Bunker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bunker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunker.#T4#
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunker counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matsunaga will feel that in the morning.
Good work by Bunker as he checks the leg kick.
Bunker tried to counter with a leg kick but Matsunaga avoided it.
Matsunaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
Matsunaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Bunker off the cage and back into range.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Bunker's head but Bunker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bunker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga avoids a kick to the body.
Bunker defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bunker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bunker.
Bunker wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving. #SUB2#
Matsunaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Bunker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Bunker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Bunker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Bunker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsunaga. Matsunaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bunker throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunker ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunker throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Bunker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunker misses with a hook.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunker has time to react.#T1#
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Bunker ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Bunker avoids it easily.
Bunker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunker circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Bunker knows he should have avoided that one.
Bunker lands a jab to the nose.
Bunker thuds his right hand into Matsunaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
Bunker moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Bunker swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
Bunker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bunker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matsunaga sprawls and moves away.
Bunker throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws out a counter right but Bunker avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Tony Bunker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bunker misses with a lunging right hand
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Matsunaga throws a wild body kick that Bunker sees coming a mile off.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Bunker's shoulder, as Bunker tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga cracks Bunker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bunker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Bunker misses its intended target.
Bunker walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsunaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bunker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Bunker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Bunker misses. #CL2#
Matsunaga closes the distance and clinches.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Bunker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bunker takes one to the chin there.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Bunker avoids it easily.
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bunker on the side of the head.
Bunker has a takedown stuffed.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Bunker moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Bunker.
Matsunaga with a jab.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Bunker's shoulder, as Bunker tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Bunker ducks down to avoid it.
Bunker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws out a powerful jab.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunker.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Bunker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsunaga quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsunaga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A very excited looking Futoshi Matsunaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pride FC 66
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a slapping body shot.
Von Ketler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Von Ketler throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.#CL#
Matsunaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Von Ketler tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsunaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Ketler misses with an elbow over the top.
Matsunaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Ketler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Ketler throws a nice looking combination but Matsunaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Ketler catches Matsunaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Matsunaga jabs Von Ketler right on the nose. Von Ketler blinks but takes it well.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.#T1#
Von Ketler misses the body punch
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Ketler cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Von Ketler doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler blocks the body kick.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ketler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Ketler tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Ketler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsunaga at a distance.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Ketler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Ketler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Ketler defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsunaga rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Von Ketler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsunaga doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsunaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Von Ketler moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsunaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Von Ketler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Ketler should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Von Ketler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Von Ketler knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Von Ketler. #T3#
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Ketler connects with a right hand. Matsunaga shakes it off.
Von Ketler looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Von Ketler.
Matsunaga wants to clinch up but Von Ketler keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Von Ketler's belly button to the back.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Von Ketler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Ketler misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Von Ketler circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!
Von Ketler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Ketler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsunaga lands with a light punch inside.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a body punch. #T4#
Matsunaga avoids the elbow strike from Von Ketler, against the cage.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Matsunaga. #BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsunaga lunges at Von Ketler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Ketler's hand.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Von Ketler moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Von Ketler moves out of range as Matsunaga throws a body kick. #CL#
Matsunaga pushes Von Ketler up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the head.
Matsunaga blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsunaga is defending well for now.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Von Ketler misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Ketler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Matsunaga managing to block the knees to the body from Von Ketler.
Matsunaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Ketler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
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.
#R2#
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Von Ketler ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!
A combination from Von Ketler does no damage.
Von Ketler closes the distance but Matsunaga moves to the side
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Ketler finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Ketler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
Von Ketler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Von Ketler just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga jabs Von Ketler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Von Ketler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Von Ketler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Von Ketler.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ketler can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range. #T1#
Von Ketler scores with a one two! Matsunaga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Von Ketler.
Matsunaga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Von Ketler's shoulder, as Von Ketler tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from Matsunaga as Von Ketler shoots in.
Matsunaga punishes Von Ketler's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Ketler.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Ketler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matsunaga.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Ketler walks into a jab.
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Matsunaga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Von Ketler.
Matsunaga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Matsunaga avoids them all with ease.
Matsunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws out a powerful jab.
Matsunaga cracks Von Ketler with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a shot to the body
and Von Ketler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Von Ketler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back. #T3#
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Von Ketler misses its intended target.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Ketler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matsunaga. Von Ketler shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Matsunaga gets caught flat footed, as Von Ketler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matsunaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler passes into half guard.
Matsunaga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Ketler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Ketler's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler looking very determined here, making life difficult for Matsunaga. #SUB#
Von Ketler is trying to roll into a better position but Matsunaga has get a rear naked choke and Von Ketler is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Futoshi Matsunaga!
After winning the bout, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Eksem Von Ketler spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: Pride FC 59
Date: Nov 13, 2019

#R1#
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsunaga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramirez to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ramirez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga throws out a counter right but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Ramirez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Matsunaga moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.
Matsunaga tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Matsunaga on the inside. #T1#
Matsunaga lands with a light punch inside.
Ramirez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards. #BC2#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Matsunaga has Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsunaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
Matsunaga is working Ramirez over against the cage.
Ramirez working aggressively here. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsunaga.
Ramirez lands a body punch.
Matsunaga tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsunaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Ramirez lands a right hand. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsunaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Matsunaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!
Ramirez defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Matsunaga is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Matsunaga with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga. #T4#
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
It looked like Ramirez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
That kick from Ramirez tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Ramirez moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Matsunaga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramirez motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick from Matsunaga lands but Ramirez takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez. That did some damage!
Ramirez tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
Ramirez defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Matsunaga catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matsunaga if he has to take too many more of those.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.#T1#
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramirez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramirez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramirez throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsunaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Ramirez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Matsunaga has closed the distance and engaged Ramirez in a clinch.
Ramirez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Ramirez as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards. #T2#
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsunaga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ramirez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Matsunaga.
Ramirez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramirez lands a body punch.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez cracks Matsunaga with a nice body shot.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsunaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsunaga lands a shot to the body.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga working aggressively here. #T3#
Matsunaga tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
A body shot lands from Matsunaga.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramirez.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga pushes Ramirez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Matsunaga lands a nice uppercut.
Ramirez is working Matsunaga over against the cage.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands with a light punch inside.
Ramirez gets through Matsunaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Ramirez.
Matsunaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ramirez lands with an overhand left.
Ramirez connects with a looping right hand.
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga just manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Matsunaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick by Ramirez misses
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Matsunaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsunaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramirez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Good work by Matsunaga as he checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.
Matsunaga ducks right into an uppercut from Ramirez.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a counter high kick but Matsunaga was just alert enough to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ramirez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramirez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Matsunaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Ramirez has Matsunaga pressed against the cage, preventing Matsunaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramirez has double underhooks.
Ramirez lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Matsunaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramirez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Ramirez.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ramirez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsunaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga.
Ramirez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Ramirez lands a body punch.
A short right from Ramirez.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez misses with the head strike.
Ramirez is working Matsunaga over against the cage.
Matsunaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsunaga lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsunaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Matsunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsunaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Ramirez lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Iker Ramirez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves away
and Matsunaga counters with a three punch combo that has Ramirez backing up. Ramirez nods at Matsunaga to acknowledge the strikes.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsunaga's calf.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Ramirez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily. #CL#
Ramirez rushes Matsunaga and presses him up against the cage.
Ramirez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a shot to the body.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsunaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Ramirez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matsunaga is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matsunaga blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
Matsunaga blocking some punches.
Ramirez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsunaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Ramirez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramirez gets through Matsunaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsunaga controls his hands.
Ramirez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsunaga or not.
Ramirez works on Matsunaga's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga. #BC2#
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ramirez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramirez moves out of range as Matsunaga throws a body kick.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Ramirez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramirez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramirez slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramirez throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Iker Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramirez scores with a body shot.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
Ramirez defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga throws out a counter right but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.
Ramirez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramirez.
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Matsunaga catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Ramirez tries to keep at a distance but Matsunaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsunaga blocking some punches.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Ramirez misses with the head strike.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Matsunaga blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga digs a right hand underneath Ramirez's ribcage. Ramirez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Ramirez.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Iker Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga unleashes a big counter combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ramirez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsunaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matsunaga looks to clinch
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Ramirez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsunaga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramirez lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga lunges at Ramirez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramirez's hand.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Matsunaga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramirez connects with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Ramirez didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez lands with a left to the head.
Ramirez misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands an uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsunaga controls his hands.
Matsunaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Ramirez - that landed with a thud.
Matsunaga misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsunaga wants to clinch up but Ramirez keeps it at a distance.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Ramirez tried to counter with a leg kick but Matsunaga avoided it.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Matsunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirez motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body. #CL#
Ramirez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga blocks a leg kick.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Ramirez lands with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch.
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!#CL#
Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the head.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Matsunaga.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ramirez on the inside.
Matsunaga misses with a body punch.
Matsunaga scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga blocking some punches.
Ramirez lands with a light punch inside.

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 Iker Ramirez.
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iker Ramirez!
Iker Ramirez retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Iker Ramirez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Pride FC 53
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Reynolds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reynolds throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Reynolds only half commits. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Reynolds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reynolds in his tracks.
Reynolds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reynolds gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matsunaga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reynolds.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
Matsunaga throws a series of strikes that have Reynolds backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Reynolds seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with an open hand slap.#T2#
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsunaga steps away.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga throws a wild body kick that Reynolds sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reynolds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.#CUT2#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga. #T4#
Reynolds cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Reynolds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsunaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reynolds scrambles back to his feet.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
As Reynolds backs away, Matsunaga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Reynolds's defenses.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reynolds slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Reynolds takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Reynolds might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matsunaga has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.#T1#
Matsunaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Reynolds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reynolds slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is looking to land body kicks.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
Matsunaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Reynolds steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy right hand. Reynolds should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a low kick, right behind Matsunaga 's knee.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reynolds looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynolds doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds throws a low kick, looking for Matsunaga's leg but Matsunaga calmly moves out of range.
Reynolds moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga with a hook.#T4#
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Reynolds moved away.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Reynolds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga catches Reynolds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsunaga lands a jab-cross combination.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Reynolds counters with a good low kick that Matsunaga was not able to check.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Reynolds's front leg but catches the back leg as Reynolds tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Reynolds misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Matsunaga clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Reynolds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds. #T1#
Reynolds checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Reynolds needs to keep his hands up - Matsunaga had a free shot at his head there.
Reynolds throws an off balance right hand
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Reynolds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reynolds throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reynolds moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Reynolds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsunaga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reynolds's calf.
Reynolds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Reynolds throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Reynolds only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reynolds cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
As Matsunaga backs off Reynolds throws a huge counter combo but Matsunaga manages to avoid it all.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reynolds on the side of the head.
Reynolds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds throws a counter combo.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
A big left from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range. #T4#
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. Reynolds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.
Reynolds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reynolds moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsunaga.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsunaga. That snapped Reynolds's head back.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsunaga, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A victorious Futoshi Matsunaga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pride FC 49
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Kingston moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Matsunaga has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Matsunaga.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston misses with some punches.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsunaga works on Kingston's body with a couple of short punches.
Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Matsunaga's head.
A short left from Matsunaga. #BC#
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a combination
and Kingston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matsunaga thinking.
Kingston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Kingston lands.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga. #T1#
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kingston blocks a leg kick.
Kingston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsunaga lands a front kick.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga just manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga lands a jab-cross combination.
Kingston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Kingston feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kingston missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kingston.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Kingston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kingston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kingston drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. #T2#
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Kingston.
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Kingston slips under a jab.
Matsunaga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston.
Kingston keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Kingston looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Kingston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsunaga.
Kingston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target. #T3#
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Kingston's head.
Kingston blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsunaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!
Kingston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Kingston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Kingston was well out of range.
Matsunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsunaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
Kingston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kingston checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston misses with an uppercut.
Kingston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kingston throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Kingston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kingston.#CL2#
Matsunaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kingston takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsunaga.
Kingston working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston is leaning against Matsunaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kingston can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingston's elbow.
Kingston is leaning against Matsunaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Kingston misses with an uppercut.
Kingston connects with a leg kick. Matsunaga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matsunaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Kingston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Kingston is out of range.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingston.
Kingston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Matsunaga has closed the distance and engaged Kingston in a clinch.
Kingston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kingston seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matsunaga can turn it around.
Matsunaga can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kingston on the inside.
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsunagas head. #BC#
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Matsunaga misses
and Kingston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Kingston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Kingston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Matsunaga closes the distance and clinches.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Kingston tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingston.
Matsunaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingston controls his hands.
Kingston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingston lands a body shot.
Matsunaga tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsunaga is trying to force a seperation but Kingston has the dominant position.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga is trying to push Kingston away but Kingston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
Matsunaga lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston.
Matsunaga blocking some punches. #BC#
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston.
Kingston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingston.
A good leg kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Kingston.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsunaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kingston. That did some damage!
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Kingston jabs at Matsunaga's body.
Kingston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kingston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matsunaga - the referee stops the clock and Kingston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matsunaga. Kingston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matsunaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kingston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kingston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws out a leg kick but Kingston moves out of range and Matsunaga only half commits.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Kingston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kingston has time to react.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Kingston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kingston down.
A good leg kick by Kingston. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Matsunaga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Kingston throws out a powerful jab.
Kingston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
Kingston connects with a solid leg kick.
Kingston scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kingston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kingston feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down. #CL2#
Matsunaga forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Matsunaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kingston breaks the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Matsunaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingston at a distance. #CL2#
Matsunaga has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Kingston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kingston on the side of the head.
Kingston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a wild body kick that Kingston sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Kingston wants to slow Matsunaga down by chopping away at his legs.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
That kick from Kingston tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Kingston lands.
Kingston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingston.
Kingston looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away.#CL2#
Matsunaga has closed the distance and engaged Kingston in a clinch.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Kingston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsunaga lands with a right to the head.
Matsunaga misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Matsunaga.
Kingston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kingston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsunaga.
Kingston blocking some punches.
Kingston blocks an uppercut.
Kingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsunaga can't find room to land a body shot as Kingston controls the action.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kingston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
Matsunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Matsunaga lands with a light punch inside.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingston's elbow.
Nice body punch from Matsunaga. #BC2#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Kingston.
Kingston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carl Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kingston looks for the body kick but Matsunaga saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kingston checks a leg kick.
Kingston lands a jab to the head.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from Kingston.
Matsunaga feints a counter leg kick.
Kingston cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Kingston defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingston. Kingston obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kingston.
Kingston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kingstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga. #T3#
Matsunaga tests Kingston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kingston connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Kingston counters with a quick kick to the body but Matsunaga blocks it.#CL2#
Matsunaga closes the distance and pushes Kingston back into the cage.
Kingston misses with the head strike.
Kingston lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsunaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kingston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston cracks Matsunaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Kingston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Kingston there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Kingston can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
Matsunaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kingston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Matsunaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsunaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Kingston scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston gets through Matsunaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Kingston misses with the head strike.

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 Carl Kingston.
I think Matsunaga 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A victorious Futoshi Matsunaga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Carl Kingston stepped up to the mic, saying 'You're so very special... I wish I was special. But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here'.

Event: Pride FC 45
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramirez sizes up Matsunaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Matsunaga fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
Ramirez lands a head shot.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Ramirez moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Ramirez walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Ramirez misses the target.
Ramirez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matsunaga will feel that in the morning.
Ramirez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Ramirez saw it coming and moves away.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
We've been informed that Matsunaga has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Ramirez cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Ramirez tries a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsunaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Matsunaga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Ramirez feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga misses with a low kick. #T2#
Ramirez slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsunaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez cracks Matsunaga with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Matsunaga clinches with his opponent.
Matsunaga lands with a light punch inside.
Ramirez lands with a right to the head.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsunaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
Matsunaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body.
Ramirez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsunaga fails to pull guard.
Matsunaga blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
Matsunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands with a left to the head.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Ramirez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramirez scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Matsunaga.
Ramirez misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez. #TD2#
Matsunaga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matsunaga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Matsunaga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. #REVB#
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Matsunaga controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Matsunaga tries to pass.
Matsunaga wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ramirez throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab from Ramirez.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramirez throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Ramirez lands a head shot.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into Ramirez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramirez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ramirez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsunaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez misses the jab.
Good work by Matsunaga as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Ramirez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsunaga scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Ramirez lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramirez cracks Matsunaga with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramirez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a shoulder strike.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Ramirez on the inside.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsunaga is breathing heavily.
Ramirez lands with a left to the head.
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ramirez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Matsunaga gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Matsunaga.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Ramirez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Ramirez tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Ramirez.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Matsunaga successfully pulls guard.
Ramirez passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsunaga tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Matsunaga trying to control here.
Ramirez not doing much here. #SUB2#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez uses his free foot to push down on Matsunaga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matsunaga. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matsunaga wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsunaga is looking to escape.
Ramirez fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iker Ramirez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez misses with a jab to the body
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramirez, as that shot connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramirez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the liver by Matsunaga. Beautiful body shot.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Ramirez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramirez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
Ramirez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
Ramirez misses with a leg kick
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga cracks the inside of Ramirez's front leg.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Ramirez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ramirez blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Ramirez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Ramirez.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target. #CL#
Ramirez clinches with his opponent.
Ramirez misses with the head strike.
Ramirez is leaning against Matsunaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Matsunaga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matsunaga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ramirez stays in close to Matsunaga's body and controls the position.
Ramirez advances to half guard. #SU#
Ramirez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Matsunaga to get to his feet.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga tries a low kick but Ramirez avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ramirez misses the target.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Ramirez lands a jab.
Ramirez lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramirez.
Ramirez moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Ramirez lands a really nice looking cross but Matsunaga seems unphased.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a right hand
and Matsunaga counters with a good low kick that Ramirez was not able to check.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves out of range. #T4#
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the side of Matsunaga's head.
A shot in the inside from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
Matsunaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsunaga tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Matsunaga back against the cage.
Ramirez lands a body punch.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Ramirez.
Matsunaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsunaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matsunaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
Matsunaga blocking some punches.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Matsunaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga.
Ramirez lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Futoshi Matsunaga just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
Ramirez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez connects with a right hand. Matsunaga shakes it off.#CL#
Ramirez takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
Ramirez lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez gets through Matsunaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Matsunaga tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it. #BC2#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Matsunaga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Matsunaga lands with a nice combination. Ramirez backs away looking to recover.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.#T2#
Ramirez cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga is looking to clinch but Ramirez is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ramirez misses the target.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Ramirez avoids it.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsunaga tries to work over Ramirez's front leg with a kick but Ramirez checks it.
Ramirez is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga lands a right hook to the body.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Iker Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramirez. That snapped Matsunaga's head back.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Ramirez connects with a single shot there.
Ramirez connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramirez lands with an overhand left.
Ramirez thumps Matsunaga with a low kick.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the head.
Matsunaga ducks right into an uppercut from Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Ramirez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Good work by Ramirez as he checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga digs a good body shot into Ramirez's ribs.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Matsunaga throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
Ramirez tries to clinch up but Matsunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga cracks Ramirez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.#CL#
Ramirez instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Ramirez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Ramirez.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action. #TD2#
Matsunaga jumps into guard, dragging Ramirez to the mat.
Matsunaga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iker Ramirez had his way with Futoshi Matsunaga in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away. #CL#
Ramirez instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Ramirez gets through Matsunaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ramirez.
Ramirez pushes Matsunaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez takes a shot to the head.
Matsunaga gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga lunges at Ramirez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramirez's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Matsunaga defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsunaga lands with a good body shot.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.#CL2#
Matsunaga rushes Ramirez and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez lands an uppercut.
Matsunaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands. #T2#
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Ramirez is controlling him.
Matsunaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Ramirez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramirez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsunaga or not.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga lands with a light punch inside.
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Ramirez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramirez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsunaga prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramirez.
Matsunaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Matsunaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga. #T3#
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez. #BC2#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Ramirez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Ramirez's body. Ramirez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsunaga.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsunaga looks to land a body kick but Ramirez moved away.
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but Matsunaga saw it coming and moves away.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.#T4#
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Ramirez tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsunaga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramirez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Ramirez strikes.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Ramirez has Matsunaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramirez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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 Iker Ramirez.
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iker Ramirez!
Iker Ramirez retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Iker Ramirez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Pride FC 40
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
We've been informed that Matsunaga has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ramirez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramirez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Ramirez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez works the jab nicely.
Ramirez jabs Matsunaga right on the nose. Matsunaga blinks but takes it well.
Ramirez moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramirez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramirez pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga wants to clinch.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but Matsunaga saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Ramirez's legs.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Ramirez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramirez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Ramirez didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Ramirez motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramirez.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into Ramirez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Ramirez dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramirez on the side of the head.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramirez ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Good shot there by Ramirez.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses the jab.
Ramirez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts. #T3#
Ramirez moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsunaga.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. Matsunaga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
Ramirez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side.
Matsunaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramirez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
Ramirez slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Matsunaga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsunaga lands a slapping body shot.
Ramirez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but Matsunaga saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez takes one to the chin there.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ramirez takes one on the button.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Ramirez's legs.
Matsunaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ramirez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramirez as he connects with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez takes one to the chin there.
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Matsunaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsunaga also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into Ramirez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a big counter combination but Matsunaga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ramirez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Ramirez defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ramirez.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ramirez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramirez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramirez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsunaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramirez off the cage and back into range.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Matsunaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
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!
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsunaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramirez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Ramirez throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga takes one on the button.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Ramirez throws a body kick.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez connects with a right hand. Matsunaga shakes it off.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Matsunaga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good shot there by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Ramirez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
A clash of legs there as Ramirez blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramirez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Ramirez moved away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ramirez. Matsunaga shrugs it off though.
Matsunaga cracks Ramirez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Ramirez.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez pushes Matsunaga away with a front kick.
Ramirez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga ducks right into an uppercut from Ramirez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Ramirez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramirez on the side of the head.
Ramirez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Ramirez gets tackled into the cage by Matsunaga. Matsunaga maintains the clinch. #BC#
Ramirez breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Ramirez moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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 Iker Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick from Ramirez.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
Ramirez slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Ramirez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsunaga is able to avoid easily.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch but Ramirez is avoiding it.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat.
Ramirez looks for the body kick but Matsunaga saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Ramirez blocks the low kick.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga just manages to avoid it.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at Matsunaga's legs.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramirez defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Matsunaga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez.
Matsunaga jabs Ramirez right on the nose. Ramirez blinks but takes it well.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Ramirez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramirez lands a jab to Matsunaga's midsection.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Matsunaga rushes Ramirez and presses him up against the cage.
Ramirez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsunaga keeps control of Ramirez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramirez lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez. #T2#
Ramirez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Ramirez won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Ramirez. #TD2#
Matsunaga pulls Ramirez into guard.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramirez defends well.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsunaga swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Matsunaga trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Jab by Matsunaga.
Ramirez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramirez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Ramirez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Ramirez misses the target.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez.
Matsunaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Ramirez wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Matsunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Ramirez tried to counter with a leg kick but Matsunaga avoided it.
Ramirez throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ramirez moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ramirez. Matsunaga shrugs it off though.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez lands with a cross.
Matsunaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramirez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Futoshi Matsunaga just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Ramirez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Matsunaga clinches with his opponent.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramirez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsunaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramirez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsunaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Ramirez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsunaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramirez at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga. #T1#
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Matsunaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsunaga takes one on the button.
Matsunaga throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramirez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez tried to score with a low kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Ramirez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ramirez lands with an overhand left.
Matsunaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez takes one on the button.#T2#
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez tries to land a front kick but Matsunaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Matsunaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Ramirez only half commits.
Iker Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Ramirez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramirez moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Ramirez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Ramirez moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Ramirez throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Ramirez only half commits.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Matsunaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Matsunaga throws a counter combo.
The crowd cheers as Matsunaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramirez doesn't seem phased though.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramirez lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Matsunaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by Matsunaga.
Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by Matsunaga as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
Ramirez lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Ramirez moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Ramirez throws a big counter combination but Matsunaga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ramirez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsunaga circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Ramirez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramirez.#CL2#
Matsunaga has closed the distance and engaged Ramirez in a clinch. #BC#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
Matsunaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with the body kick
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into Ramirez's ribs.
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!
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez slips under a jab.#T2#
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramirez.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good work by Matsunaga as he checks the leg kick.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Ramirez connects with a right hand. Matsunaga shakes it off.
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to work over Matsunaga's front leg with a kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez lands with an overhand left.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Matsunaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsunaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramirez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez walks into a jab.
Matsunaga sizes up Ramirez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsunaga. That snapped Ramirez's head back.
Matsunaga cracks Ramirez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramirez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramirez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez cracks Matsunaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga walks into a stiff left hand from Ramirez.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga cracks Ramirez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Nice uppercut there from Ramirez.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Futoshi Matsunaga.
I think Matsunaga 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Iker Ramirez retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Pride FC 32
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Lomachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Matsunaga successfully pulls guard.
Matsunaga has momentary wrist control but Lomachenko slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Matsunaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Matsunaga blocks nicely.
Matsunaga is trying to keep Lomachenko in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomachenko postures up in Matsunaga's guard and throws a big left but Matsunaga blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lomachenko looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lomachenko connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Matsunaga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lomachenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lomachenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Matsunaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsunaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomachenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lomachenko passes into half guard.
Lomachenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsunaga's head. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Matsunaga is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lomachenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lomachenko not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Matsunaga is defending against the submission attempts here by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko with the ground and pound but Matsunaga uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Matsunaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lomachenko is working Matsunaga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lomachenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lomachenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matsunaga trying to control the position.
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Matsunaga blocks nicely.
Lomachenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Lomachenko defends it easily.
Lomachenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Matsunaga working a defensive guard here.
Matsunaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lomachenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matsunaga wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Lomachenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Lomachenko is working for a kimura but Matsunaga is defending it quite comfortably.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Lomachenko slips the punch.
Matsunaga works Lomachenko's body with a nice hook.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that half lands.
Lomachenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsunaga can do to turn this around?
Lomachenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga avoids it really well and circles away.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Lomachenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Lomachenko slips the punch.
Lomachenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lomachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga cracks Lomachenko with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lomachenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lomachenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lomachenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomachenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matsunaga is looking for the big counter here.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomachenko.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomachenko throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into Lomachenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomachenko shoots in and drives through. Matsunaga sprawls well.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Matsunaga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsunaga has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a triangle but Lomachenko pushes his legs off easily.
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsunaga has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Lomachenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Matsunaga looking to control.
Lomachenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsunaga swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lomachenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsunaga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lomachenko has managed to get both his arms back between Matsunaga's legs - danger averted.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lomachenko won't allow Matsunaga to sweep him here. #ES2#
Matsunaga manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Matsunaga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lomachenko is in close to Matsunaga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SUB2#
Matsunaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Lomachenko defends it easily.
Lomachenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Matsunaga has his foot on Lomachenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lomachenko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Matsunaga has his feet on Lomachenko's thighs here. He's pushed Lomachenko off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lomachenko screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
After winning the bout, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Pride FC 27
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Jafar scores with a nice strike.
Jafar defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Jafar moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jafar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsunaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Jafar cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga wants to clinch up but Jafar keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar. #CL#
Matsunaga closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
Matsunaga walks into a straight right hand from Jafar.
Matsunaga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jafar on the side of the head.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.#T2#
Jafar blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Jafar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga lands a slapping body shot.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsunaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jafar.
Matsunaga lands a front kick.
Jafar misses the jab.
Jafar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsunaga misses the jab.#T3#
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Jafar slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Jafar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Jafar throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but Jafar moves his leg out of the way.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jafar staying out of range there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Jafar throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jafar circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Jafar's belly button to the back.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Matsunaga keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jafar scores with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Jafar counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jafar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab. #CL2#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Jafar tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Matsunaga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jafar.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
Matsunaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsunaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsunaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jafar just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Matsunaga successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Matsunaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Matsunaga is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jafar frees his head nicely. Oh but Matsunaga has switched to an armbar! Jafar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.

Event: EMP Verygood vs Dong
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Matsunaga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Friman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Friman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Friman slips the punch.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Friman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Matsunaga finds it's target.
Matsunaga wants to clinch.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Friman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Friman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friman blocks the body kick.
Friman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Friman loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.#T1#
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friman.
Friman attempts a counter takedown but Matsunaga avoids it well and moves away.
Friman misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matsunaga sprawls and moves away.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Friman.#TD#
Friman shoots in and bounces Matsunaga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Friman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matsunaga working a defensive guard but Friman passes into half guard.
Friman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Friman trying to control the pace.
Friman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Matsunaga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Friman is working away from the top position though.
Friman thows a huge punch but Matsunaga dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friman pulls his head out easily.
Friman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Friman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friman pulls his head out easily.
Friman content to control rather than advance.
Friman uses his free foot to push down on Matsunaga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matsunaga.
Friman looking to control but Matsunaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matsunaga tries to lock up and control but Friman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matsunaga is trying to escape the mount.
Friman trying to control but Matsunaga is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Friman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsunaga is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Friman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Friman shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Friman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friman.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
letting Friman counter with a right hand.
Friman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsunaga.
Friman misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Friman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Friman defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Friman checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Matsunaga. No joy for Friman on that attempt.
Friman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsunaga can do to turn this around?
A jab from Friman misses.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Friman counters with a single leg into guard. Matsunaga didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matsunaga holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matsunaga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Friman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Friman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matsunaga trying to keep a closed guard but Friman is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Friman 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.
Friman landing with the ground and pound.
Friman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Matsunaga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Friman has passed into half guard!
Friman wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping him busy. #T3#
Matsunaga is looking to escape.
Friman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matsunaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Friman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Friman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Friman is thwarting Matsunaga's attempts to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Friman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matsunaga!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Friman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Friman circles away.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Friman's head backwards.
Friman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsunaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Friman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsunaga swivels and escapes.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Friman moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Friman avoids it easily.
Matsunaga stuffs the takedown.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Friman ducks under and follows up with a left that Friman also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Friman is having none of it.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick
and Friman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Friman moves out of range. #T1#
Friman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Friman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friman.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Friman. That did some damage!
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Friman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Friman lands with a nice body punch.
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Friman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.
Matsunaga thows a leg kick but Friman checks it #TD#
and Friman counters with a shoot takedown. Matsunaga fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Friman trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a triangle but Friman pushes his legs off easily.
Friman is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Friman wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Friman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Friman lands a couple of elbows.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for a guillotine here but Friman defends easily.
Friman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oskar Friman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Friman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
Oskar Friman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Tower vs IsMore
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Caunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Caunt tries to work over Matsunaga's front leg with a kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caunt throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Caunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga misses the jab.#CL#
Matsunaga clinches up against the cage.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caunts head.
Matsunaga presses Caunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsunaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsunaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a right hand.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga scores with a shot to the side of Caunt's head.
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!
Caunt cracks Matsunaga with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Caunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Caunt misses with the head strike. #T1#
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
A short right from Matsunaga on the inside.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
Matsunaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caunt gets through Matsunaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Caunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsunaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsunaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsunaga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Caunt can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
A body shot lands from Caunt.
Caunt misses with some punches.
Matsunaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
Caunt blocking some punches.
Caunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body.#T2##BC2#
Caunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Caunt throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt catches Matsunaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Caunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Caunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Caunt.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Caunt connects with a looping right hand.
Caunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Caunt scores with a kick to the body.
Caunt blocks a leg kick.
Caunt lands with a cross.
Caunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Matsunaga has closed the distance and engaged Caunt in a clinch.
Caunt has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Caunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsunaga has him pressed against the cage.
Caunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Caunt.
Matsunaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Caunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Caunt blocks it.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Matsunaga backs off Caunt throws a huge counter combo but Matsunaga manages to avoid it all.
Caunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caunt walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Good shot there by Caunt.
Caunt slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Caunt throws a low kick, looking for Matsunaga's leg but Matsunaga calmly moves out of range.
Caunt moves out of range as Matsunaga throws a body kick.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Caunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caunt.#T4#
Caunt misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Matsunaga defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Matsunaga clinches up with Caunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga tries a body shot but Caunt blocks it.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caunt has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Caunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Caunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsunaga controls his hands.
Caunt can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
A short right from Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsunaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsunaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsunaga lands with a light punch inside.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
Caunt throws a body kick that misses.
Caunt scores with a jab. Matsunaga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matsunaga!
Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Caunt.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Caunt circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Matsunaga drives through and clinches with Caunt against the cage.
A body shot lands from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Matsunaga scores with a shot to the side of Caunt's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsunaga.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
Caunt blocking some punches. #T1#
Matsunaga is working Caunt over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caunt can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Caunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matsunaga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Caunt can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Matsunaga.
Caunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a body punch.
Caunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Caunt stalling against the cage.
Matsunaga digs a right hand into Caunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Caunt's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Matsunaga.
Caunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Matsunaga lands with a right to the head.
Futoshi Matsunaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsunaga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caunt.
Caunt misses with some punches.
Caunt blocks a body shot from Matsunaga.
A body shot lands from Caunt. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsunaga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matsunaga lands a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
Caunt lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caunt throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Matsunaga - that landed with a thud.
Caunt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Caunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Matsunaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caunt blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Caunt lands a left hand.
Matsunaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga misses with a body punch.
Caunt blocks a body shot from Matsunaga.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsunaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Caunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Caunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matsunaga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Matsunaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
Caunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsunaga misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Caunt blocks a body shot from Matsunaga.
Caunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Caunt.
Caunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
Caunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsunaga pushes Caunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Caunt.
Matsunaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Caunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Caunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caunt throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Caunt is having none of it.
Caunt throws a nice looking combination but Matsunaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caunt moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caunt avoids a kick to the body.
Caunt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Matsunaga scores with a nice head shot.
Matsunaga scores with a nice head shot.
Caunt tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Caunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Caunt jabs Matsunaga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dick Caunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsunaga. That snapped Caunt's head back. #T1#
Matsunaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caunt backs up against the cage.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Caunt's head.
Caunt lands a body shot.
Caunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Caunt.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Caunt avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caunt! But no joy.
Matsunaga looks for the body kick but Caunt saw that one coming. #CL#
Matsunaga pushes Caunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caunt prevents a body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Caunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
Caunt trying to stall but Matsunaga improves his position.
Dick Caunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Caunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga gets through Caunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Caunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Caunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caunt is trying to counter with his kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Caunt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga thumps Caunt with a low kick.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Caunt moves out of range.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Caunt.
Caunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caunt keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Caunt's hands.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Matsunaga throws a push kick but Caunt slaps the foot to one side.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Caunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Caunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch but Caunt is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caunt checks a leg kick.
Caunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsunaga momentarily.
Caunt misses with a looping left.#CL#
Matsunaga instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caunt is looking to control Matsunaga's arms but Matsunaga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caunt has his back to the cage.
Matsunaga lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards. #T4#
Matsunaga can't find room to land a body shot as Caunt controls the action.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsunaga prevents a body shot from Caunt.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt lands a nice uppercut.
Caunt trying to stall but Matsunaga improves his position.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Caunt.
Matsunaga blocking some punches.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
Caunt prevents a body shot from Matsunaga.
A short uppercut from Caunt.
Matsunaga blocks a body shot from Caunt.
Caunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caunt is looking to control Matsunaga's arms but Matsunaga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caunt has his back to the cage.
Matsunaga lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsunaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A very excited looking Futoshi Matsunaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EMP Graves vs Gonza
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga lands a slapping body shot.
Matsunaga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Jefferson cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Jefferson misses with a double jab
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Jefferson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Jefferson - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson blocks a jab.
Jefferson ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga. #T1#
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Matsunaga lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jefferson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jefferson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
A good leg kick by Matsunaga.
Jefferson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson lands with a shot to the body.
Jefferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Jefferson misses with a straight right.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Jefferson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson throws a low kick, looking for Matsunaga's leg but Matsunaga calmly moves out of range.
Jefferson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jefferson keeps Matsunaga at a distance using the push kick.
Matsunaga clobbers Jefferson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsunaga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jefferson.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Jefferson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jefferson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Jefferson's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. Jefferson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Matsunaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matsunaga keeps Jefferson at a distance using the push kick.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Donk. Matsunaga catches Jefferson right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Jefferson wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Jefferson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Jefferson avoids it well.
Jefferson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Jefferson's head.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga tried to score with a low kick but Jefferson checks it.
Matsunaga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Jefferson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jefferson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson walks into a left hand.
A big left from Jefferson misses.
Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Jefferson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jefferson throws a nice head kick!
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Jefferson lands the left hand.
Jefferson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsunaga momentarily.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson throws a low kick but Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Jefferson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsunaga with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsunaga. That snapped Jefferson's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Jefferson throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Jefferson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Jefferson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jefferson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jefferson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matsunaga has got the better of the exchanges.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Jefferson throws a body kick.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the head.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Jefferson was well out of range.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?
Jefferson slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Matsunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsunaga catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jefferson doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsunaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Jefferson slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Jefferson throws a fast counter high kick but Matsunaga manages to duck under it in time.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Jefferson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Jefferson.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Jefferson throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jefferson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matsunaga scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Jefferson.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga throws a chopping leg kick but Jefferson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsunaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsunaga.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jefferson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jefferson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Jefferson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jefferson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Jefferson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jefferson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Jefferson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jefferson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matsunaga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Jefferson misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Jefferson catches Matsunaga right on the button with a cross.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Jefferson's defenses.
Jefferson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jefferson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Jefferson avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Jefferson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick from Jefferson.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jefferson throws a leg kick
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jefferson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jefferson moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Jefferson knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Jefferson's body. Jefferson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jefferson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga cracks Jefferson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Matsunaga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jefferson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Jefferson slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matsunaga blocks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jefferson. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Jefferson misses with a few strikes there.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsunaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferson works the jab nicely.
Jefferson drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
Jefferson is rocked!
Matsunaga fakes the body blow, causing Jefferson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jefferson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Cahal Jefferson was interviewed post fight and said 'WHY YOU GOTTA BEAT UP ON A MIDGET?!'.

Event: EMP Piano vs Butabi
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
Fidnhasieunch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fidnhasieunch fails with the takedown
and Matsunaga counters with a left to the body.
William Fidnhasieunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in and drives through. Matsunaga sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matsunaga!
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Fidnhasieunch's head back.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fidnhasieunch tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fidnhasieunch shoots and misses
and Matsunaga counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fidnhasieunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga lands a head shot.#TD#
Fidnhasieunch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matsunaga's half guard.#ES2#
Matsunaga makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fidnhasieunch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsunaga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fidnhasieunch somewhat.
Matsunaga throws a one two combo.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fidnhasieunch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fidnhasieunch momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.#T1#
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fidnhasieunch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fidnhasieunch ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fidnhasieunch.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsunaga as he jumps to the side.
Matsunaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsunaga.
Crunch! Matsunaga slams his shin into Fidnhasieunch's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Fidnhasieunch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matsunaga did well to prevent Fidnhasieunch getting side control.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fidnhasieunch is tapping! Great win for Matsunaga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Snowdon vs Scrotum
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1#
Matsunaga drops his hands momentarily and McArthur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
McArthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
McArthur throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
McArthur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
McArthur takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McArthur at a distance.
McArthur throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Matsunaga throws out a leg kick but McArthur moves out of range and Matsunaga only half commits. #T1#
McArthur sizes up Matsunaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McArthur is looking to counter punch.
McArthur blocks a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Matsunaga scores with a four punch combination!
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but McArthur moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Matsunaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
McArthur is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Matsunaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur jabs at Matsunaga's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by McArthur.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Matsunaga. Beautiful body shot.
McArthur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McArthur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsunaga slips a jab from McArthur.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
McArthur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsunaga throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsunaga.
McArthur throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
McArthur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsunaga throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by McArthur there.
McArthur with a nice cross.
McArthur wants to slow Matsunaga down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.#T3#
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsunaga in the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matsunaga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McArthur - the referee stops the clock and Matsunaga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McArthur. Matsunaga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matsunaga.
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
A telegraphed right hand from McArthur misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McArthur.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McArthur lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McArthur slips under a jab.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Matsunaga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McArthur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McArthur misses with an attempted mid kick.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McArthur.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McArthur staying out of range there.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Matsunaga's body. Matsunaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McArthur scores with a nice strike.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
McArthur staying out of range there.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga clobbers McArthur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
McArthur throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick there by McArthur.
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga moves forwards but McArthur connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McArthur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that misses.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from McArthur.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur slips under a jab.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
McArthur slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga drops his hands momentarily and McArthur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by McArthur. Beautiful body shot.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McArthur throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga moves forwards but McArthur connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McArthur has time to react.
McArthur throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga works McArthur's body with a nice hook.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
McArthur blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McArthur backs up against the cage.
McArthur misses with a straight left.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by McArthur.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but McArthur moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by McArthur. #T4#
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for McArthur.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matsunaga duly obliges.
McArthur stuns Matsunaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatsunaga.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the leg kick from McArthur.
Matsunaga throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
Matsunaga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McArthur back to the cage. Matsunaga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matsunaga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McArthur.
McArthur tries a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
McArthur throws a low kick but Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
McArthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsunaga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McArthur tries to work over Matsunaga's front leg with a kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga is looking for the big counter here.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McArthur circles away quickly and effectively.
McArthur throws a big counter combination but Matsunaga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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 Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and McArthur counters with a good, hard body kick but Matsunaga shrugs it off.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
McArthur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McArthur checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McArthur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matsunaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
Matsunaga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McArthur's head.#T1#
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for McArthur.
Matsunaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McArthur cracks Matsunaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McArthur.
McArthur tries a head kick but it misses.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McArthur. Matsunaga shrugs it off though.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
McArthur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from McArthur misses.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away.
McArthur throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Donk. McArthur catches Matsunaga right on the button with a cross.
McArthur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga works McArthur's body with a nice hook.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
McArthur throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
McArthur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur thinks about countering with a body kick.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Matsunaga throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McArthur cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
A low kick from McArthur is predictable there
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur misses with a shot to the body
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McArthur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.#T4#
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McArthur throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
McArthur lands with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsunaga's calf.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McArthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through McArthur's defenses.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by McArthur.

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 Kieran McArthur.
Well McArthur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn Europe 98
Date: Jan 30, 2019

#R1#
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Power gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Matsunaga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Matsunaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Matsunaga.
A shot in the inside from Matsunaga.
Power misses with some punches.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsunaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Power trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
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!
Matsunaga checks a low kick from Power.
Matsunaga motions for Power to come forward. Matsunaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power throws a leg kick but Matsunaga moved away.#CL2#
Power forces Matsunaga back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Matsunaga jumps guard but Power turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsunaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
A short right from Matsunaga on the inside.
A short left from Matsunaga.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
Jab by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Power tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Matsunaga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Power.
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Power avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Power cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Power takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Power checks it.
Matsunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Power didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga scores with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Power in his tracks.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Power rushes Matsunaga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.#T3#
Power throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Power.
Power cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Power shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Power throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Power moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Power is out of range.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Power throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Power only half commits.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Power staying out of range there.
Power shapes to counter with a head kick.
Power slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Power swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Jab from Power.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga walks into a stiff left hand from Power.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws a leg kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Power moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga backing away here, and Power unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsunaga throws a chopping leg kick but Power manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Matsunaga tenderised Power's leg. Power is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Matsunaga with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Power.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Power.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
Power feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Power connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Power moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga scores with a head kick. Power tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Power moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Power doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Power swinging wildly here.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses. #T1#
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power misses with the combination.
Power tried to score with a low kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga lunges at Power with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Power's hand.
Nice body punch from Matsunaga.
Power slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Power feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Power moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga backing away here, and Power unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Power moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
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!
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power slips under a jab.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Power was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Power defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Power misses with a leg kick.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.#T3#
Matsunaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Power connects with a single shot there.
Power throws an off balance right hand
and Matsunaga counters with a good low kick that Power was not able to check.
Power misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsunaga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power slips under a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Power bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Power drives through and clinches with Matsunaga against the cage.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Power. #T4#
Power throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Power misses.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Matsunaga off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsunaga throws a chopping leg kick but Power manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Power counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Power avoids it.
Power walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Power blocks the body kick.
Power flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsunaga steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Power moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga misses the body punch
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsunaga. That snapped Power's head back.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Power slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matsunaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Power backs up against the cage.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Matsunaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Power.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Power tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Matsunaga.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Power blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Power is out of range.
Power moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Power scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Power swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Power looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Thomas Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Power scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Power checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Power misses with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Power lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Power thumps Matsunaga with a low kick.#T3#
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Power drives through and clinches with Matsunaga against the cage.
Futoshi Matsunaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Power feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matsunagas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga backing away here, and Power unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga tries to land a front kick but Power steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Power works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Power dips to his left and cracks Matsunaga with an uppercut!
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Power strikes.
Power throws a series of punches but Matsunaga avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Power tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsunaga, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
During a confident post fight interview, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ABW 188 Kai - Wild
Date: Jan 03, 2019

#R1#
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Experiment slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matsunaga.
Experiment digs a good body shot into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Experiment looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Experiment was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Experiment lands with a cross.
Experiment takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Experiment throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Experiment ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
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!
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment.
Experiment appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga unleashes a big counter combination but Experiment bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Experiment misses with a body shot.
Experiment will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Experiment needs to keep his hands up - Matsunaga had a free shot at his head there.
Experiment takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Experiment didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga stuns Experiment with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsunaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Experiment takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Experiment counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga lands with a cross.
Experiment throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Matsunaga. #CL#
Experiment clinches up with Matsunaga and pushes him back against the cage.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment.
Experiment is trying to stall.
Experiment lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Matsunaga. #BC#
Experiment breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Matsunaga closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Experiment staying out of range there.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment.
Experiment staying out of range there.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Matsunaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Experiment was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Experiment tries to counter by clinching up but Matsunaga breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga throws a series of strikes that have Experiment backpedaling.
Experiment lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Matsunaga finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga tests Experiment's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Experiment tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Experiment shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Experiment with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Experiment tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment.#CL#
Experiment moves into the clinch successfully.
Matsunaga blocks an elbow strike from Experiment.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike. #BC#
Experiment breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab
and Experiment counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Experiment had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Experiment thuds his right hand into Matsunaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Experiment is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Matsunaga closes the distance and clinches.
Experiment misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Experiment saw that one coming.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Experiment counters with a good low kick that Matsunaga was not able to check.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Experiment uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Experiment tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Experiment is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Experiment throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Experiment takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment misses the shot to the body.
Experiment fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Experiment takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga lands with a cross.
Matsunaga lands a high kick! #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Experiment swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Experiment scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsunaga doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsunaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Experiment throws a nice inside leg kick.
Experiment throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Experiment throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Experiment sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Experiment moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Experiment blocks it.
Experiment moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Experiment pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range and Experiment settles back down. #T2#
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by Matsunaga as he checks the leg kick.
Experiment will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsunaga with a jab.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Experiment moves out of range.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Experiment's belly button to the back.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Experiment ducked under it nicely.
Experiment throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Matsunaga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Experiment uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Experiment ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.#T3#
Experiment tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it.
A head kick by Matsunaga misses
and Experiment counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matsunaga thinking.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Experiment lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Experiment has managed to clinch.
Matsunaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matsunaga avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks for a moment.
Experiment lands a shot to the body.
Matsunaga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Experiment walks away with a smile on his face. Matsunaga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Matsunaga clinches with his opponent.
Matsunaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Experiment throws an elbow but it misses.
Matsunaga pushes Experiment back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment wants to stall. #T4#
Experiment scores with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Experiment won't allow it.
Finnish Experiment has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Futoshi Matsunaga.
Experiment lands a nice elbow.
Experiment lands an elbow inside that Matsunaga shrugs off.
Experiment throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Matsunaga on the inside.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks for a moment.
Matsunaga letting Experiment take a breather here.
Experiment can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
Experiment throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Experiment breaks the clinch.
Experiment moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Experiment is having none of it.
Experiment will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
Experiment avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Experiment is out of range.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Experiment moves out of range.
Matsunaga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Experiment keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Experiment ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga cracks Experiment with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Matsunaga moves forwards but Experiment connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks Experiment off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Experiment moves out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Experiment makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsunaga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matsunaga with a hook.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Experiment manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks Experiment off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Experiment momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment with a hook.
Experiment is looking to wear down Matsunaga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some bone on bone action there as Experiment checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Matsunaga backs away, Experiment returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
As Matsunaga looks to move away, Experiment throws a big counter combo but Matsunaga just gets out of the way.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment needs to keep his hands up - Matsunaga had a free shot at his head there.
Experiment throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Matsunaga tries to get set, Experiment tries to push him back and clinch up but Matsunaga manages to avoid the attempt.
Experiment ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Experiment lands a slapping body shot.
Experiment checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Experiment moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Experiment just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga stalks Experiment and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Experiment's face. Experiment staggers backwards, shaken.
Experiment tries a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Experiment ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Experiment tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Experiment tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment.
Matsunaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment is out of range and Matsunaga settles back down.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Experiment cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Experiment sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Experiment throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Finnish Experiment has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Experiment to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Matsunaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsunaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Futoshi Matsunaga.
I've got Matsunaga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Finnish Experiment had this to say: 'I tried something new.'.

Event: ABW 181 Kai - Carsara
Date: Dec 04, 2018

#R1#
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Pi Fian moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Pi Fian saw that one coming.
Pi Fian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Pi Fian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Pi Fian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Pi Fian.
A quick step to the side and Matsunaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga slips a jab and a cross from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matsunaga if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pi Fian connects with a crisp jab.
Pi Fian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsunaga cracks Pi Fian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian. #T1#
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pi Fian throws a leg kick but Matsunaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsunaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pi Fian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pi Fian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Matsunaga backs off Pi Fian throws a huge counter combo but Matsunaga manages to avoid it all.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Pi Fian's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga slips a jab and a cross from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Pi Fian blocks it.
Pi Fian blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pi Fian ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Pi Fian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pi Fian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matsunaga scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
A combination from Pi Fian does no damage.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsunaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pi Fian misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Pi Fian throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Pi Fian feints a jab promting Matsunaga to slip. Pi Fian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matsunaga slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matsunaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pi Fian's hands.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pi Fian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pi Fian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga lands with a slapping head kick.
Matsunaga lands with a nice combination. Pi Fian backs away looking to recover.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Pi Fian throws a body kick.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with head kicks.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Pi Fian is out of range.
Matsunaga walks into a jab.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Pi Fian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Pi Fian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Pi Fian moved out of range nicely.
Pi Fian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pi Fian throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Pi Fian tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pi Fian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
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.
#R2#
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Pi Fian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pi Fian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pi Fian throws a counter combo.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pi Fian might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matsunaga has got the better of the exchanges.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Pi Fian saw that one coming.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga slips a jab and a cross from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Pi Fian's head back.
Pi Fian misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Pi Fian ducks under and follows up with a left that Pi Fian also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pi Fian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pi Fian can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Pi Fian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Pi Fian blocks it.
Pi Fian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Pi Fian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Pi Fian does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Matsunaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga cracks Pi Fian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pi Fian throws a nice looking combination but Matsunaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pi Fian moves away.
Pi Fian scores with a one two! Matsunaga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Pi Fian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pi Fian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.#T2#
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Pi Fian with a series of wild strikes but Pi Fian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that Matsunaga semi-blocks.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Pi Fian avoids it well.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pi Fian's hands.
Pi Fian scores with a push kick.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Pi Fian counters with a three punch combo that has Matsunaga backing up. Matsunaga nods at Pi Fian to acknowledge the strikes.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pi Fian momentarily.
Pi Fian misses with a two punch combination.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Pi Fian moved out of range.
Pi Fian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Pi Fian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws a big counter combination but Pi Fian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Matsunaga.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pi Fian misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Pi Fian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga punishes Pi Fian's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsunaga.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that Matsunaga avoids nicely.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range. #T4#
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pi Fian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga cracks Pi Fian with an open hand slap.
Pi Fian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pi Fian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pi Fian ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pi Fian moves away.
Pi Fian is looking for the big counter here.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Pi Fian avoids it easily.
Pi Fian misses with a double jab
and Matsunaga counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Pi Fian misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Pi Fian is looking to land body kicks.
Pi Fian thows a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pi Fian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Pi Fian moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Pi Fian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pi Fian was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that Matsunaga avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga thuds a left hand into Pi Fian's body.
Pi Fian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Pi Fian avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Pi Fian counters with a three punch combo that has Matsunaga backing up. Matsunaga nods at Pi Fian to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Pi Fian walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Pi Fian avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pi Fian misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Pi Fian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Pi Fian moved out of range.
Pi Fian moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Pi Fian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsunaga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pi Fian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pi Fian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pi Fian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsunaga momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Pi Fian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Matsunaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Pi Fian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Pi Fian misses.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga catches Pi Fian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pi Fian misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Pi Fian misses with a double jab.
Pi Fian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Pi Fian scores with a jab. Matsunaga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Pi Fian throws a counter combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pi Fian throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Pi Fian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pi Fian tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pi Fian cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
Pi Fian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Pi Fian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pi Fian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pi Fian misses with a leg kick.
Matsunaga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pi Fian.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matsunaga.
Plu To Pi Fian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

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 Futoshi Matsunaga.
Well Matsunaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A relieved looking Futoshi Matsunaga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ABW 173 Kai - Jones
Date: Nov 06, 2018

#R1#
Tanaka tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away. #CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Matsunaga back into the cage.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsunaga tries to break free but Tanaka pushes him back against the cage.
Tanaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Tanaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsunaga with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga. #T1#
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsunaga throws a lazy head kick
and Tanaka counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that Tanaka avoids nicely.
Matsunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Tanaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Matsunaga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Matsunaga is avoiding it.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanaka has time to react.
We've been told by Matsunaga's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tanaka has managed to clinch.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Matsunaga throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Tanaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Matsunaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka prevents Matsunaga from breaking the clinch.
Tanaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanaka. #T4#
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsunaga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling him.
Matsunaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsunaga wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Matsunaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka is pushing Matsunaga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matsunaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanaka has double underhooks.
Tanaka lands a shot to the body.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matsunaga's efforts to push away.
Matsunaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tanaka presses Matsunaga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tanaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tanaka cracks Matsunaga with a nice body shot.
Tanaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsunaga misses with a body punch.
Tanaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tanaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matsunaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matsunaga works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away. #CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Tanaka rushes Matsunaga and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanaka has Matsunaga pressed against the cage, preventing Matsunaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tanaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Tanaka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.#CL2#
Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
Matsunaga is trying to force a seperation but Tanaka has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanaka.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Matsunaga tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsunaga controls his hands.
Tanaka tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka lands a shot to the body.
Matsunaga is trying to force a seperation but Tanaka has the dominant position.
Tanaka prevents Matsunaga from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tanaka. #T3#
Tanaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tanaka tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga. #TD2#
Tanaka has clasped his hands together around Matsunaga's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Matsunaga wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka is dominant here and he's now got Matsunaga's back!
Well, with Tanaka on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Matsunaga is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Matsunaga covers up after that shot from Tanaka. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for the choke but no joy.
Tanaka lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka landing with strikes.
Tanaka is trying to stick to Matsunaga's back but Matsunaga is turning into Tanaka. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tanaka's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matsunaga.#SUB2#
Matsunaga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsunaga works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Tanaka wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matsunaga wants to stand up but Tanaka has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Matsunaga is controlling well.
Matsunaga wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy. #SU#
Matsunaga stands up and beckons Tanaka to join him on the feet.
Tanaka has his takedown stuffed
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobunaga Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Tanaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matsunaga!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsunaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
Tanaka slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Tanaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsunaga steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Tanaka walks into a left hand.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tanaka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matsunaga's guard.
Tanaka advances position into side control!
Matsunaga tries to bench press Tanaka off him but Tanaka keeps the position.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Matsunaga down.
Tanaka cracks Matsunaga with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tanaka advances to full mount.
Matsunaga taking shots to the head.
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka wants to control the pace but Matsunaga is squirming around nicely.
Matsunaga manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Matsunaga won't allow Tanaka to pass to mount.
Nobunaga Tanaka has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tanaka pulls his head out easily.
Tanaka prevents Matsunaga from improving his position.
Tanaka prevents Matsunaga from standing back up.
Matsunaga tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tanaka has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tanaka trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Tanaka landing shots from mount.
Tanaka working the ground and pound effectively.
Matsunaga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tanaka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matsunaga?
Matsunaga is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanaka has a good base and remains in mount.
Matsunaga is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Tanaka is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Matsunaga to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Matsunaga shrugs it off.
Tanaka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Matsunaga regains half guard.#SUB2#
Tanaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsunaga is just riding it out for now. Tanaka eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tanaka connects with a nice short shot to Matsunaga's temple. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanaka passes the guard and advances to mount!
Matsunaga is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nobunaga Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tanaka 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobunaga Tanaka!
A relieved looking Nobunaga Tanaka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ABW 164 Bhullar - Harutyunyan
Date: Sep 27, 2018

#R1#
Matsunaga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hetfield swivels and escapes.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
Hetfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hetfield's hands.
Hetfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hetfield misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Hetfield's head but Hetfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Matsunaga has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hetfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsunaga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hetfield sprawls well. Hetfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsunaga gets slowly back to his feet.
Hetfield throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Hetfield throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Hetfield strikes.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hetfield misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Hetfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hetfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Hetfield counters with a takedown into side control.
Hetfield is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Matsunaga will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Matsunaga is trying to improve his position.
Matsunaga bucks up and tries to throw Hetfield off but instead Hetfield has got his back!
Matsunaga rolls, trying to escape but Hetfield keeps control of the position. #T2#
Matsunaga is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga is in bad spot here.
Matsunaga turns into Hetfield and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga wants to control from the top but Hetfield keeps moving.
Hetfield managing to control the position. #T3#
Matsunaga looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hetfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hetfield doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Matsunaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hetfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hetfield is trying to control the position but Matsunaga postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matsunaga pushes down on Hetfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Matsunaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Hetfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsunaga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hetfield keeps working. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hetfield defends it well.
Matsunaga trying to control from half guard but Hetfield is working away. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hetfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsunaga is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetfield is not content to let Matsunaga control the position.
Hetfield wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Hetfield will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hetfield cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Hetfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga goes for a double leg but Hetfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hetfield continues to drive forward.
Hetfield throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Matsunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Hetfield seems unphased.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Hetfield swinging wildly here.
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!
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Hetfield moves out of range easily.
Jab by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a takedown attempt
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hetfield tries to work over Matsunaga's front leg with a kick but Matsunaga checks it. #T1#
Matsunaga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Futoshi Matsunaga.
A slow jab from Hetfield misses its intended target.
Hetfield takes one on the button.
Hetfield swinging wildly here.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Hetfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
Hetfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Hetfield moves out of range.
Hetfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matsunaga sprawls and moves away.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hetfield throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Hetfield only half commits.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hetfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Hetfield avoids a kick to the body.
Hetfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga.#T2#
Hetfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hetfield throws a leg kick
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Hetfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Hetfield tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Hetfield moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hetfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hetfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Hetfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Hetfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Hetfield decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hetfield not doing much here.
James Hetfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Hetfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Hetfield stalling.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Hetfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Matsunaga has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hetfield escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hetfield!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetfield works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hetfield is staying tight to Matsunaga's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Matsunaga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Hetfield misses.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Hetfield misses with a kick to the body.
Hetfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga wants to slow Hetfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot lands for Hetfield.
Matsunaga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hetfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Hetfield shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga shows good takedown defense.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga thuds a left hand into Hetfield's body.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Hetfield strikes.
Matsunaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hetfield keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hetfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hetfield wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hetfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsunaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hetfield backs up against the cage.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hetfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hetfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hetfield throws out the jab.
Hetfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hetfield under the eye.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Hetfield with a series of wild strikes but Hetfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hetfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matsunaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga shoots in looking for a takedown but Hetfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matsunaga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hetfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga stuns Hetfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hetfield misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hetfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that half lands.
Hetfield jabs Matsunaga right on the nose. Matsunaga blinks but takes it well.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hetfield. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A nice combination there by Matsunaga.
Hetfield misses with a wild combination.
Hetfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hetfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Hetfield.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Hetfield is out of range.
Matsunaga throws a nice head kick!
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hetfield defends it well.
A shot to the body from Matsunaga misses
and Hetfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hetfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Hetfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hetfield lands a really nice looking cross but Matsunaga seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Hetfield moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Hetfield avoids it.
Hetfield tries to land a leg kick but Matsunaga saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
Hetfield tries to counter with a takedown but Matsunaga is quick to defend against it.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Matsunaga.
Hetfield looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsunaga 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: ABW 155 Blackblood - Kai
Date: Aug 23, 2018

#R1#
Wawelski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsunaga circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga cracks Wawelski with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Wawelski.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsunaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Wawelski misses with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination. Wawelski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Wawelski's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Wawelski.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Wawelski is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Matsunaga.
Wawelski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wawelski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wawelski fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Wawelski goes for a double leg but Matsunaga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsunaga continues to drive forward.
As Wawelski looks to move away, Matsunaga throws a big counter combo but Wawelski just gets out of the way.
Wawelski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matsunaga's head.
Wawelski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Wawelski manages to avoid it.
Wawelski misses with a body shot
and Wawelski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wawelski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Wawelski moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Wawelski is rocked!
Matsunaga closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Wawelski out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ABW 145 Verygood - Penn
Date: Jul 17, 2018

#R1#
Chris connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsunaga tries to clinch there but Chris circles away.
Matsunaga moves in looking to clinch but Chris pushes him off.
A big right from Chris misses.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Chris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chris moves away.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BigIsland BigGuns Warrior Training in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Matsunaga has managed to clinch.
Matsunaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsunaga fails to pull guard.
Chris lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga managing to block the knees to the body from Chris.
Matsunaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Chris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga tries to buck Chris off but Chris is having none of it.
Matsunaga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chris is looking to take a break and control but Matsunaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Chris is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chris pulls his head out easily.
Chris controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsunaga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chris advances to half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
Chris works his way into full mount!
Chris controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga can't escape the position.
Chris controlling from the full mount.
Matsunaga is working to get back to half guard.
Matsunaga manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Matsunaga is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chris pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsunaga is not content to let Chris control the position.
Chris moves nicely into side control.
Matsunaga tries to bench press Chris off him but Chris keeps the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matsunaga is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Chris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsunaga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep.
Chris just content to control the position.
Matsunaga is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsunaga is trying to escape the position but Chris is controlling the position.
Matsunaga is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Chris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chris controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scuba Chris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Matsunaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Chris circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick from Matsunaga lands but Chris takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Chris is having none of it.
Chris throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga slips a jab and a cross from Chris.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chris throws a series of strikes that have Matsunaga backpedaling. #T1#
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but Chris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chris throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Matsunaga counters by clinching up.
Chris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsunaga avoids it.
Chris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsunaga has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Chris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chris tried to score with a low kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Chris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Chris.#CL2#
Matsunaga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chris has Matsunaga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matsunaga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chris is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Chris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chris takes a shot to the head.
Matsunaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chris connects with a knee to the head.
Chris tries to land knees in the clinch but Matsunaga avoids the damage to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a body punch.
Chris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matsunaga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scuba Chris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsunaga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chris can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chris fails to land.
Matsunaga avoiding damage as Chris throws knees to the body.
Matsunaga lands with a light punch inside.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
Chris taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Chris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matsunaga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chris's efforts to push away.
Matsunaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsunaga digs a right hand underneath Chris's ribcage. Chris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsunaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chris blocks a body shot from Matsunaga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga. #TD#
Chris turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chris manages to end up in side control.
Matsunaga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matsunaga wants to improve his position but Chris is controlling well. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga tries to get to full guard but Chris has control of the leg. #T4#
Chris moves into full mount! Matsunaga won't be happy about that!
Chris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsunaga is looking to escape.
Matsunaga can't escape the position.
Chris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matsunaga is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chris pulls his head out easily.
Matsunaga tries to get to full guard but Chris has control of the leg.
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 Scuba Chris 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!
#R3#
Matsunaga is looking to clinch but Chris is avoiding it.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Chris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chris in his tracks.
Matsunaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Chris.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Chris gets tackled into the cage by Matsunaga. Matsunaga maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Matsunaga drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom.
Chris stands up over Matsunaga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chris trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for subs off his back but Chris has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
Chris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsunaga keeps working. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chris pulls his head out easily.
Matsunaga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chris trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Matsunaga working for submissions but it's allowed Chris to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chris trying to mount his opponent but Matsunaga defends it.
Chris content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chris pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Chris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsunaga keeps working. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chris pushes past his half guard into mount!
Chris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Scuba Chris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsunaga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chris wants to control the pace but Matsunaga is squirming around nicely.
Matsunaga tries to reverse the position but Chris maintains control.#SUB#
Chris has hold of Matsunaga's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Matsunaga manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Matsunaga sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Matsunaga is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Chris stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matsunaga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chris forces his way into half guard.
Scuba Chris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chris is looking to take a break and control but Matsunaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scuba Chris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chris, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scuba Chris!

Event: ABW 137 Verygood - Tanaka
Date: Jun 12, 2018

#R1#
Donk. Johnson catches Matsunaga right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Matsunaga pulls guard successfully.
Johnson trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Johnson is posturing up here but Matsunaga has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Johnson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Johnson has to tap! Slick submission there by Matsunaga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
After winning the bout, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW 132 Potter - Reign
Date: May 22, 2018

#R1#
Matsunaga jabs at Jones's body.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Noah Jones has been cut.#CL#
Matsunaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsunaga walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Jones.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones tries to pull guard but Matsunaga won't allow it.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Matsunaga successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Matsunaga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsunaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jones passes into half guard. #SUB#
Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Matsunaga.#SUB2#
Jones has hold of Matsunaga's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Matsunaga seems comfortable defending it but Jones has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Matsunaga is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Matsunaga is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jones couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noah Jones!
Noah Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 123 McGettigan - Lopez
Date: Apr 19, 2018

#R1#
Day defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Day.
A head kick misses from Day.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Day throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Matsunaga counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Matsunaga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matsunaga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Matsunaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Day gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Matsunaga has his feet on Day's thighs here. He's pushed Day off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Day screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ABW 116 Scrotum - McGettigan
Date: Mar 22, 2018

#R1#
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
We've been told by Matsunaga's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matsunaga working hard to break the clinch.
Matsunaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka digs a right hand underneath Matsunaga's ribcage. Matsunaga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Matsunaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Tanaka pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Matsunaga decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.#T1#
Matsunaga jabs Tanaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanaka moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.#CL2#
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Matsunaga in a clinch.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsunaga is trying to force a seperation but Tanaka has the dominant position.#BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanaka in his tracks.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Tanaka with a series of wild strikes but Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Matsunaga is avoiding it.
Matsunaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsunaga tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Tanaka is leaning against Matsunaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Matsunaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
Matsunaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tanaka has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Tanaka tightens his grip and picks Matsunaga up, before dumping him to the ground. Matsunaga manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for a guillotine here but Tanaka defends easily.
Tanaka stands and throws Matsunaga's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Matsunaga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsunaga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Matsunaga is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsunaga knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matsunaga is trying to improve his position.
Tanaka cracks Matsunaga with a big elbow.
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Matsunaga tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tanaka lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tanaka is hanging on to Matsunaga's back as he tries to escape.
Matsunaga is trying to get back to his feet but Tanaka has full control of the position and if anything, Matsunaga has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Matsunaga is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Tanaka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matsunaga did well to prevent Tanaka getting side control.#ES#
Matsunaga makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tanaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Tanaka wants to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch position.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tanaka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tanaka.
Tanaka connects with a couple of short punches.
Tanaka lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Matsunaga has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tanaka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Matsunaga.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is wriggling around trying to escape but Tanaka has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Matsunaga taps out and Tanaka picks up the big win! Great work there by Tanaka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nobunaga Tanaka!
An out of breath Nobunaga Tanaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 109 Gonza - Toten
Date: Feb 27, 2018

#R1#
Mrar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsunaga. That snapped Mrar's head back. #CL#
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Mrar prevents a body shot from Matsunaga.
A short right from Matsunaga on the inside.
Matsunaga fails to pull guard.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Mrar holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsunaga drops back down to his feet.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Mrar.
Matsunaga can't find room to land a body shot as Mrar controls the action. #BC2#
Mrar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mrar.#CL#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Mrar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Matsunaga gets control of Mrar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matsunaga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mrar wants to stand but Matsunaga has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Matsunaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mrar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mrar trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mrar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matsunaga's guard.#T2##SUB#
Matsunaga looking for a guillotine here but Mrar defends easily. #SUB#
Matsunaga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mrar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mrar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Mrar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mrar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Mrar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Mrar moves out of range.
Mrar throws a good cross that connects.
Mrar throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsunaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Mrar moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch but Mrar is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mrar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Matsunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mrar.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mrar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mrar misses with a double jab.
Mrar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mrar.
Mrar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Mrar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mrar looks to land a combination but Matsunaga avoids it well. #CL#
Matsunaga has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mrar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsunaga taking a breather.#T4#
Mrar blocking some punches.
Matsunaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Matsunaga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Mrar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Mrar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Matsunaga closes the distance and clinches.
Mrar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsunaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Futoshi Matsunaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mrar breaks from the clinch.
Mrar misses with a looping left.#CL#
Matsunaga has Mrar up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mrar's elbow.
Matsunaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mrar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Mrar throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Mrar.
Mrar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mrar lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Mrar ducks down to avoid it.
Mrar throws a right hand that Matsunaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsunaga also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mrar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Mrar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsunaga doesn't seem phased though.
Matsunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mrar.
Mrar tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Matsunaga cracks Mrar with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Matsunaga closes the distance and clinches.
Mrar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mrar's elbow.
Matsunaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsunaga lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mrar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matsunaga lands with a left to the head.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Mrar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Mrar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yajson Mrar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mrar misses with a shot to the body
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Mrar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mrar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Matsunaga clinches. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mrar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matsunaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mrar blocks a body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Matsunaga slows down the pace here.
Mrar wants to break free but Matsunaga has control.
Matsunaga jumps guard but Mrar stands there with Matsunaga around his waist. Matsunaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Futoshi Matsunaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsunaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mrar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matsunaga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mrar can turn it around.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Mrar. #T3#
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mrar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsunaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mrar blocking some punches.
Futoshi Matsunaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matsunaga jumps guard but Mrar stands there with Matsunaga around his waist. Matsunaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Mrar prevents a body shot from Matsunaga. #TD#
Matsunaga jumps into guard, dragging Mrar to the mat.
Mrar wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving. #SUB#
Matsunaga has his foot on Mrar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mrar works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Mrar from controlling successfully.
Mrar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Mrar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mrar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mrar lands a body shot.
Matsunaga connects with a right hand. Mrar shakes it off.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Mrar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mrar throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga sizes up Mrar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
No joy there for Mrar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mrar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Yajson Mrar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mrar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mrar.#CL#
Matsunaga forces Mrar back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Mrar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mrar lands with a right hand.
Yajson Mrar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mrar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mrar misses with a two punch combination.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mrar misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Mrar manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mrar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsunaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mrar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Matsunaga darts in and clinches Mrar up against the cage.
Mrar wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsunaga won't allow it.
Mrar is trying to break the clinch but Matsunaga is controlling him.
Mrar tries to circle away but Matsunaga has him pinned against the cage.
Matsunaga lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Mrar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Mrar circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Mrar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mrar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mrar can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga slips a jab and a cross from Mrar.
Mrar throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range. #CL#
Matsunaga clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Matsunaga.
A short right from Matsunaga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mrar.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Mrar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga tries to clinch there but Mrar circles away.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Matsunaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Mrar is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mrar swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Mrar is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsunaga finish him?
Mrar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsunaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Matsunaga forces Mrar back against the cage and clinches.
Mrar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Matsunaga successfully pulls guard.
Mrar seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Matsunaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mrar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Matsunaga has an active guard here but Mrar has managed to pass into half guard.
Mrar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mrar wants to stand up but Matsunaga has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsunaga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mrar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Mrar defends it easily.
Mrar trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Mrar defends it easily. #SUB#
Matsunaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mrar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Matsunaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yajson Mrar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mrar wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving. #SUB#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Matsunaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mrar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsunaga, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
During a confident post fight interview, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Angry Birds War 100
Date: Jan 23, 2018

#R1#
Tjack looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
We've been told by Matsunaga's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tjack scores with a jab. Matsunaga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch.
Tjack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tjack connects with a body shot.
Tjack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Otto Tjack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Tjack circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Matsunaga instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsunaga blocks a body shot from Tjack.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Matsunaga successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga pulls Tjack in to control the position.
Tjack tries to stand but Matsunaga is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Tjack gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##CL#
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Tjack tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Tjack back against the cage.
Tjack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Tjack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tjack has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga. #TD#
Matsunaga successfully pulls guard.
Tjack wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving.
Tjack has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matsunaga is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Matsunaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tjack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tjack passes into side control.
Matsunaga is looking to regain half guard here but Tjack keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Tjack wants to stand but Matsunaga is controlling his arm.#T3#
Matsunaga is trying to improve his position.
Matsunaga gets back to half guard.
Tjack wants to pass the guard but Matsunaga is defending well.
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tjack pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Tjack decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Tjack won't allow it.
Tjack lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Matsunaga jumps guard but Tjack turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Futoshi Matsunaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Tjack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Tjack won't allow it.
Tjack throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga. #BC2#
Tjack breaks the clinch.
A big left from Tjack misses.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tjack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Tjack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tjack lands a body shot.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Tjack.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Tjack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tjack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tjack misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tjack.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tjack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsunaga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matsunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tjack takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tjack connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Otto Tjack seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Matsunaga clinches with his opponent.
Matsunaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tjack throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga. #T1##BC2#
Tjack breaks the clinch.
Tjack lands a jab to Matsunaga's midsection.#CL#
Matsunaga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tjack, pushing him back against the cage.
Tjack tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tjack misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tjack.
Matsunaga fails to pull guard.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Tjack has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Futoshi Matsunaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsunaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tjack smiles and moves away.
Tjack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tjack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Tjack.
Tjack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Tjack looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.#CL#
Tjack gets tackled into the cage by Matsunaga. Matsunaga maintains the clinch.
Tjack struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsunaga controls his hands.
Tjack tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Matsunaga pulls Tjack into guard.
Tjack wants to get up but he can't break Matsunaga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tjack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Matsunaga has his hands on Tjack's head, controlling the position.
Matsunaga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tjack wanted to stand there but Matsunaga had control of the position.
Matsunaga is controlling Tjack's posture.#T3#
Matsunaga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tjack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Tjack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tjack has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tjack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tjack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Tjack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tjack.#T4#
Tjack looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range. #CL#
Matsunaga closes the distance and clinches.
Matsunaga jumps guard but Tjack stands there with Matsunaga around his waist. Matsunaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tjack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tjack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Tjack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tjack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsunaga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga prevents a body shot from Tjack.
Matsunaga fails to pull guard.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tjack to keep the fight standing.
Tjack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsunaga or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tjack struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsunaga controls his hands.
Tjack lands with a right to the head.
Tjack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Tjack has him pressed against the cage.
Matsunaga jumps guard but Tjack turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tjack.
Tjack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Tjack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
That's time! Matsunaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tjack misses with a head kick.
Tjack lands a really nice looking cross but Matsunaga seems unphased.
Tjack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tjack misses the jab.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Tjack.#CL#
Matsunaga rushes Tjack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matsunaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Tjack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tjack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tjack just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Futoshi Matsunaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tjack lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Matsunaga gets control of Tjack's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matsunaga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga is trying to keep Tjack in close.
Tjack is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Matsunaga working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Matsunaga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tjack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tjack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matsunaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tjack wanted to stand there but Matsunaga had control of the position. #SUB#
Matsunaga is looking for a triangle here but Tjack uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Matsunaga tries to control but Tjack manages to take his back.
Tjack not allowing Matsunaga to control his hands.
Matsunaga is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tjack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
What can Matsunaga do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Otto Tjack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matsunaga trying to control the action but Tjack just sinks the hooks in.
Tjack really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Matsunaga.#SU2#
Tjack stands up from back control! Strange decision that! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tjack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Tjack throws a big shot that misses.
Tjack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tjack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsunaga wants to clinch.
Otto Tjack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tjack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Tjack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tjack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Tjack!
In his post fight interview, Otto Tjack started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ABW 92 Scrotum - Shingen II
Date: Dec 26, 2017

#R1#
Nemirov misses with a looping right.
Nemirov cracks Matsunaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Nemirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga. #CL#
Matsunaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nemirov to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Matsunaga pulls guard.
Matsunaga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for a guillotine here but Nemirov defends easily.
Nemirov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matsunaga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Matsunaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nemirov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Nemirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nemirov is posturing up here but Matsunaga has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nemirov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nemirov has to tap! Slick submission there by Matsunaga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
An out of breath Futoshi Matsunaga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yoji Amano (ranked 6958 p4p, 0 weight class) and Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 3441 p4p, 170 weight class). Futoshi Matsunaga is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

165 cm
18 yrs
136 lbs

170 cm
21 yrs
145 lbs

Amano

Matsunaga

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yoji Amano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Futoshi Matsunaga!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Amano fails with the takedown.
Matsunaga feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amano.
Amano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Amano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsunaga stuffs the takedown attempt from Amano. Amano gets slowly back to his feet.

Matsunaga moves into the clinch.

Matsunaga drags the fight down to the ground.

Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsunaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsunaga controlling Amano's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsunaga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amano wants to pass the guard but Matsunaga is keeping the position.
Matsunaga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amano trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsunaga can't keep his opponent in guard - Amano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matsunaga keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matsunaga gets back to full guard.
Matsunaga pulls Amano in to control the position.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Amano from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Matsunaga is looking for a triangle but Amano pushes his legs off easily.
Matsunaga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matsunaga is continuing to stall.
Amano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Matsunaga has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Matsunaga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Matsunaga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Matsunaga.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga with more of the same as he continues to hold on.

Matsunaga working for a triangle but Amano defends it easily.
Amano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsunaga is keeping the position for now.
Matsunaga pulls Amano in close to his closed guard and prevents Amano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matsunaga keeping full guard, as Amano tries to pass.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Amano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amano is fighting to break Matsunaga's control of his arms but Matsunaga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amano stands and throws Matsunaga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amano (3) vs (0) Matsunaga
Matsunaga prevents Amano from moving into mount.

Amano swings around for an armbar but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Amano's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amano (3) vs (2) Matsunaga
Matsunaga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amano's guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Amano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matsunaga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matsunaga's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amano (7) vs (2) Matsunaga
Amano looking to hold on to the position here but Matsunaga rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Matsunaga keeping full guard, as Amano tries to pass.
Matsunaga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amano is aware though and is defending well.
Amano passes Matsunaga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Amano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matsunaga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matsunaga is doing well to control the position and prevent Amano from advancing to side control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amano is looking to take a break and control but Matsunaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matsunaga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matsunaga is doing well to control the position and prevent Amano from advancing to side control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Amano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matsunaga has his hands clasped together around Amano's back. He's all about the action.

Matsunaga is defending against the submission attempts here by Amano.
Matsunaga is trying is best to control the position here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsunaga is concentrating on defense, preventing Amano from advancing position.
Amano trying to control from half guard but Matsunaga is working away.
Matsunaga preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Amano is working for an americana but Matsunaga has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Amano was thinking about the submission.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Amano from controlling successfully.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga keeping full guard, as Amano tries to pass.
Matsunaga has Amano pulled in close to control his posture.
Amano is pushing down on Matsunaga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsunaga is fighting to maintain full guard but Amano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matsunaga is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Matsunaga gets back to full guard.
Matsunaga keeping full guard, as Amano tries to pass.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amano tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsunaga is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matsunaga holds on and takes a little breather.
Amano advances to half guard.
Matsunaga preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga manages to get to full guard.

Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsunaga keeping full guard, as Amano tries to pass.
Matsunaga is pulling down on Amano's head. It's preventing any offense from Amano, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Amano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amano takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 3419 p4p, 168 weight class) and Daichi Kishimoto (ranked 7366 p4p, 0 weight class). Kishimoto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tzusing - 1976. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
21 yrs
145 lbs

170 cm
18 yrs
137 lbs

Matsunaga

Kishimoto

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Futoshi Matsunaga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daichi Kishimoto!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Matsunaga rushes Kishimoto and presses him up against the cage.
Kishimoto is trying to pull guard but Matsunaga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Matsunaga jumps into guard, dragging Kishimoto to the mat.
Kishimoto wants to pass the guard but Matsunaga is keeping the position.
Kishimoto keeps trying to improve his position.
Matsunaga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kishimoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Kishimoto from controlling successfully.
Kishimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kishimoto is sitting in close to Matsunaga's body. Matsunaga has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kishimoto is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kishimoto is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Matsunaga.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Futoshi Matsunaga!
During a confident post fight interview, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ABW 76 Calacon - Jones II
Date: Oct 31, 2017

#R1#
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsunaga has him pressed against the cage.
Matsunaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Matsunaga with a hook.
Matsunaga digs a good hook to Johnson's body. #T1#
Johnson scores with a jab. Matsunaga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.#CL#
Matsunaga drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson works on Matsunaga's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsunaga.
I was talking to Matsunaga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matsunaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga misses with a hook.#CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike. #T2#
Matsunaga letting Johnson take a breather here.
Matsunaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Matsunaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson works over Matsunaga's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson misses with a body shot
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bob Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Johnson swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Matsunaga keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Johnson pushes Matsunaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it. #BC#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Johnson throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Johnson throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsunaga finish him?
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson lands with a hook. Matsunaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#T2#
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses. #CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Matsunaga and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Matsunaga tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy body shot
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #T3#
A cross from Johnson lands.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses. #CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Matsunaga. Matsunaga maintains the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Decent striking displayed by Matsunaga there.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
Johnson tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsunaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bob Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsunaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.#T1#
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Johnson takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it. #T2#
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson catches Matsunaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand. #T3#
Matsunaga ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson. #CL2#
Johnson rushes Matsunaga and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsunaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Matsunaga has the dominant position.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson misses with a looping right.#CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Matsunaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land. #T4##BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Matsunaga clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Johnson rushes Matsunaga and presses him up against the cage.
Matsunaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Johnson.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Johnson!
Bob Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ABW 69 Tektas - Monson
Date: Oct 05, 2017

#R1#
Ichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Ichi tries to counter by clinching up but Matsunaga breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Ichi was well out of range.
Ichi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ichi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Shin Ichi has been cut.
Matsunaga scores with a shot to the body.
Ichi slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Ichi attempts a counter takedown but Matsunaga avoids it well and moves away.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ichi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsunaga's waist but Matsunaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ichi off to one side.
Ichi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ichi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsunaga defends well and Ichi ends up having to push Matsunaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been told by Ichi's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Ichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Ichi is looking to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch.
Matsunaga lunges at Ichi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ichi's hand.
A big right from Matsunaga misses. #CL#
Ichi clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ichi takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Ichi shoots in but Matsunaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ichi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsunaga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ichi somewhat.
Ichi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matsunaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Ichi moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ichi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Ichi moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Ichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.#T2#
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Ichi feinted with a counter takedown.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ichi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ichi clinches with his opponent.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
Matsunaga pushes Ichi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Ichi defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Ichi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Ichi avoids it easily.
Matsunaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsunaga wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ichi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Ichi wants to clinch but Matsunaga slips to the side
and Matsunaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Ichi closes the distance and clinches.
Matsunaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ichi.
Ichi is trying to stall.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.#CUT2#
Shin Ichi's cut is getting worse.
Ichi is looking to clinch but Matsunaga is avoiding it.
Ichi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Matsunaga tests Ichi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Matsunaga jabs at Ichi's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Ichi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ichi feinted with a counter takedown.
Matsunaga has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ichi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ichi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsunaga tries to avoid it but Ichi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsunaga to the ground. Matsunaga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsunaga digs a good body shot into Ichi's ribs.
Ichi moves in looking to clinch but Matsunaga pushes him off.
Ichi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ichi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Ichi was well out of range.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ichi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ichi fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shin Ichi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ichi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Ichi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Ichi tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ichi slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Ichi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsunaga as he jumps to the side.
Matsunaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ichi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Ichi tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves away
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ichi on the side of the head.
Ichi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ichi tries to clinch up but Matsunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Ichi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Ichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ichi tries for a takedown but Matsunaga circles away easily
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Ichi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ichi tries to score a body lock takedown but Matsunaga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Matsunaga.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsunaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ichi.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Matsunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Ichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Matsunaga.
Ichi tries for a takedown but Matsunaga manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Ichi moves away from the strike by Matsunaga. #T2#
Ichi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Ichi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Ichi tries to clinch
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Shin Ichi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Ichi's head.
Ichi shoots in but no luck this time.
Ichi fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ichi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Matsunaga.#ROC2#
Ichi is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Shin Ichi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice cross by Matsunaga.
Oh Ichi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsunaga closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ichi! Matsunaga dives in looking to finish! Ichi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Futoshi Matsunaga!
A relieved looking Futoshi Matsunaga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ABW 62 Murhaa - Matsunaga
Date: Sep 12, 2017

#R1#
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Murhaa didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa lands with a cross.
Murhaa slips a jab from Matsunaga.
A combination from Murhaa does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa lands a jab.
Murhaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa misses with a body shot
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa connects with a body shot.#T1#
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Matsunaga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murhaa thinking.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa tries to counter by clinching up but Matsunaga breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsunaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa thuds a left hand into Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Paul Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Matsunaga there.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Murhaa cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matsunaga cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murhaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Murhaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsunaga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Murhaa misses. #T3#
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murhaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Murhaa's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Murhaa moves into range and clinches up with Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhaa is leaning against Matsunaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsunaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
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!
Matsunaga misses with a body punch.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Murhaa.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Matsunaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Matsunaga.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murhaa stalling the fight.
Murhaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Matsunaga's ribcage. Matsunaga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
Still in the clinch, Matsunaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsunaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Matsunaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga slips a jab and a cross from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Murhaa darts in and clinches Matsunaga up against the cage.
A short right from Matsunaga on the inside.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matsunaga is keeping busy.
Murhaa cracks Matsunaga with a nice body shot.
Murhaa lands a left hand. #BC2#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves away
and Matsunaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murhaa eats them both and turns towards Matsunaga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murhaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Murhaa clinches up with Matsunaga and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Matsunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsunaga is breathing heavily.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murhaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Matsunaga.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paul Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
Murhaa pushes Matsunaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsunaga.
Murhaa blocking some punches. #T3#
Matsunaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsunaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murhaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Murhaa. #T4#
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Matsunaga lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsunaga tries to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling the position.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Murhaa has him pinned against the cage.
Matsunaga misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Matsunaga is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Murhaa.
Murhaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa stalling in the clinch.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsunaga or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Matsunaga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga misses the jab.#CL#
Murhaa forces Matsunaga back against the cage and clinches.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Murhaa. #ROC#
Matsunaga is rocked!
Murhaa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Good body shot from Murhaa.
Matsunaga prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Matsunaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Matsunaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsunaga lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Matsunaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land. #T1#
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Murhaa just leaning against Matsunaga, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the head.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa just leaning against Matsunaga, taking a breather.
Matsunaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa keeps control of Matsunaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Murhaa.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa slows down the pace here.
Matsunaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Murhaa has double underhooks. #T2#
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa pushes Matsunaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Murhaa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Matsunaga is working Murhaa over against the cage.
Matsunaga tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
A short right from Murhaa. #T3#
Murhaa pushes Matsunaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Murhaa drops Matsunaga onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Matsunaga is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsunaga or not.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murhaa unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Matsunaga! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Murhaa is unloading with more strikes now! Matsunaga drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Murhaa!
Paul Murhaa retains his bantamweight title!

Event: ABW 54 Scrotum - Monkey
Date: Aug 17, 2017

#R1#
Matsunaga stalks Gump and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gump's face. Gump staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Forest Gump has been cut.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Gump ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Gump counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Matsunaga makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Gump is rocked!
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsunaga digs a good body shot into Gump's ribs.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Gump moved out of range.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Gump drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matsunaga sprawls and moves away.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Gump moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gump under the eye.#T1#
Matsunaga catches Gump with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Gump is just out of range.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Gump attempts a counter takedown but Matsunaga avoids it well and moves away.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gump walks into a jab.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gump's head backwards.
Gump takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Gump is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsunaga walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gump drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Matsunaga swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gump's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 48 Kieboom - Mouse
Date: Jul 27, 2017

#R1#
Wawelski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsunaga sprawls well. Matsunaga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wawelski gets slowly back to his feet.
Wawelski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsunaga but Matsunaga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wawelski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wawelski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosma Wawelski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsunaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsunaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsunaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wawelski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsunaga keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wawelski misses with a body shot.
Wawelski dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Wawelski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wawelski has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Wawelski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wawelski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wawelski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsunaga swivels and escapes.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Wawelski moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Wawelski slips the punch.
Wawelski shoots for a takedown but Matsunaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Matsunaga catches Wawelski right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Wawelski is rocked!
Matsunaga connects with a stiff jab that staggers Wawelski - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ABW 38 Riverson - Athanas
Date: Jun 29, 2017

#R1#
Matsunaga swings for the body but Sashi moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Sashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Sashi is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Matsunaga there.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
Sashi looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Sashi's head but Sashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga with a jab.
Matsunaga has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sashi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Sashi misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
Sashi cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Sashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Sashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sashi.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Sashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Sashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sashi.
Matsunaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Sashi moved out of range nicely.
Sashi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga misses. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Sashi.
Sashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Sashi moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Sashi walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sashi is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sashi misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Matsunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sashi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matsunaga backs up against the cage.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Sashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Sashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head.#T3#
Sashi misses the jab.
Sashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Sashi.
Sashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sashi misses with a left hand
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Sashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sashi misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sashi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sashi takes one on the button.#T4#
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Sashi moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsunaga with a jab.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sashi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Sashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Sashi was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Sashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matsunaga thinking.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga 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.
#R2#
Matsunaga throws a hook but Sashi blocks it.
Sashi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Sashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Sashi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Sashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Sashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Sashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Sashi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sashi scores with a shot to the body.
Sashi slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Sashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Sashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Sashi ducked under it nicely.
Sashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Sashi misses the target.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sashi's head.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Sashi counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Matsunaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Sashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sashi is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Sashi strikes.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sashi misses with an uppercut
and Sashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sashi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sashi looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Sashi counters with a left to the body.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Sashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Sashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Sashi.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Matsunaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Sashi scores with a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Sashi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Sashi saw that one coming.
Sashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Sashi throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Sashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Sashi lands with a hook. Matsunaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Sashi ducks down to avoid it.
Sashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Sashi moved out of range.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Sashi as he connects with a hook.
Sashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Waki Sashi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Sashi slips the punch.
Sashi misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Sashi throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Sashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Sashi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Sashi counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Sashi moved out of range.
Matsunaga lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Sashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
Sashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Sashi defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Sashi looks to land a combination but Matsunaga avoids it well. #T1#
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sashi manages to avoid it.
Sashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by Matsunaga.
Sashi throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sashi.
A shot to the liver by Sashi. Beautiful body shot.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Sashi counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Sashi throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Matsunaga throws a jab when Sashi was well out of range.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sashi.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Sashi counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Sashi ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Sashi's shoulder, as Sashi tries to avoid the shot.
Sashi misses with an uppercut
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sashi throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Sashi lands a jab to Matsunaga's midsection.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sashi.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Sashi avoids it easily.#T3#
Sashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Sashi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Sashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
Sashi throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Sashi.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Sashi avoids the punch easily.
Sashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sashi loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Sashi misses with a jab to the body
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga clobbers Sashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sashi takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
A shot to the body from Sashi misses
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sashi throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sashi throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Sashi ducks down to avoid it.
Sashi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Sashi moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsunaga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A relieved looking Futoshi Matsunaga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2017

#R1#
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Matsunaga clinches up against the cage.
Ippo trying to stall but Matsunaga improves his position.
Matsunaga pushes Ippo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matsunaga is working Ippo over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ippo.
Matsunaga lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ippo backwards.
A short uppercut from Matsunaga.
A short right from Matsunaga on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ippo keeps control of Matsunaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matsunaga lands a right hand.
Matsunaga lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Ippo throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga is stalling here.
Ippo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ippo stalling.
Matsunaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ippos head.
Matsunaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ippos head. #ROC2#
Ippo is rocked!
Matsunaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Ippo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ippo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ippo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ippo.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Ippo.
Ippo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ippo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Matsunaga lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ippo tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Futoshi Matsunaga!

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