Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C335: Marley vs Zweihander
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuzaka blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hawk throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Hawk throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hawk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matsuzaka's head.
Hawk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsuzaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
A head kick by Hawk misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka works Hawk's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka with a jab.
Hawk 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.
Hawk ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsuzaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Hawk is rocked!
Matsuzaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
Matsuzaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Hawk's body.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsuzaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
Hawk looks winded!
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka connects with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk misses with a body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a huge left! Hawk is in big trouble! He's backing up but Matsuzaka isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hawk from any more damage. A dominating finish by Matsuzaka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka 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.
Ethan Hawk was interviewed post fight and said 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C329: Cheese vs Green
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Avila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avila checks the leg kick.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Avila saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Avila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avila throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Avila missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avila 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.
Avila looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avila.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avila.
Avila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Avila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuzaka. #T1#
Avila misses with a body kick.
Avila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Avila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avila appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Avila lands with a nice body kick.
Matsuzaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Avila takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka throws a series of strikes that have Avila backpedaling.
Avila tries to clinch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Avila thows a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Avila misses with a left hand
and Avila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him 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!
Avila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avila checks a leg kick.
Avila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Avila rushes Matsuzaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Avila - that landed with a thud.
Avila landing knees to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Avila keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matsuzaka's efforts to push away.#BC#
Matsuzaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Avila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsuzaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Avila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matsuzaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot that sends Avila's belly button to the back.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Avila counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Avila.
Avila blocks the elbow strike.
Avila misses with a punch on the inside.
Avila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsuzaka.
Avila is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Avila scores a nice knee to the body.
Matsuzaka is breathing heavily.
Avila lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avila. #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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Avila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avila or not.
Avila lands with a short shot to the head.
Avila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Avila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Avila.
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Avila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Avila - that landed with a thud.
Avila misses with a knee strike.
Avila pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Avila.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Avila.
A body shot lands from Avila.
Avila misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avila.
Matsuzaka throws a sloppy body shot
letting Avila counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
enabling Avila to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avila.
Matsuzaka tries to land a body kick
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avila throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Matsuzaka tries to keep at a distance but Avila has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsuzaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Avila misses with some punches.
Avila softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Avila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuzaka avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Avila connects with a knee to the head.
Avila misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Avila.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Avila.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Matsuzaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Avila works on Matsuzaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Avila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Avila pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avila struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avila's brow.
Matsuzaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Julian Avila seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Avila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Julian Avila has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Avila on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matsuzaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Avila misses with some punches.
Avila looking to throw knees to the head but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avila takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuzaka there.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Avila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka tried to score with a low kick but Avila checks it.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avila.
Avila checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.#T3#
Avila moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Avila wants to counter the offense by Matsuzaka and move into the clinch position.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Avila wants to counter with a clinch but Matsuzaka pushes him away.
Avila lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsuzaka off the cage and back into range.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Avila misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Avila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Avila is trying to counter with his kicks.
Avila moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.#T4#
Matsuzaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Avila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Avila checks it well.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avila.
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka takes one to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Avila takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Avila fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsuzaka in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julian Avila's cut.
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#
Avila connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Matsuzaka.
Avila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Avila scores with a jab. Matsuzaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Avila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Avila's body.
Matsuzaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand right.
Avila misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the body
and Avila counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Avila clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Good body shot from Avila.
Knees to the body from Avila.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avila.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Avila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Avila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avila can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Avila lands with a right to the head.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Avila lands a nice uppercut.
Avila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsuzaka is defending well for now.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avila.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avila works on Matsuzaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Avila lands with a right to the head.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Avila softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Avila lands a nice uppercut.
Avila struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka working aggressively here.
Avila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Avila misses with a punch to the body.
Avila with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Avila throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Avila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Avila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avila throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka managing to block the knees to the body from Avila.
Knees in the clinch landing for Avila.
Avila misses with some punches.
Avila working Matsuzaka over with knees to the body.#T3#
Matsuzaka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Avila lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsuzaka or not.
Matsuzaka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Avila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Avila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuzaka avoids it.
Matsuzaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Avila has double underhooks.
Avila lands a body shot.
Avila struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Avila looking to throw knees to the head but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Avila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Avila lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avila.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Avila avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Matsuzaka working hard to break the clinch.
Avila landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Avila landing knees to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
A short right from Avila.
Avila tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the head.
Avila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Avila scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Matsuzaka is rocked!
Avila works on Matsuzaka's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Avila.
Avila lands a nice shot to the body.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Avila.
Avila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Matsuzaka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Avila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Matsuzaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Avila.
Avila lands a knee to the head.
Avila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Avila - that landed with a thud.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Avila.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Avila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Avila 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Avila!

Event: C323: Jones vs Dorado
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Matsuzaka is looking to land body kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuzaka there.
Matsuzaka throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuzaka avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Monkey throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka misses with a few strikes there.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsuzaka throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Matsuzaka throws a front kick aimed at Monkey's knee but Monkey avoids it well.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monkey needs to keep his hands up - Matsuzaka had a free shot at his head there.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Keisuke Matsuzaka has been cut.
Matsuzaka blocks the body kick.
Jab from Monkey.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Monkey moves out of range as Matsuzaka throws a body kick.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka throws out a leg kick but Monkey moves out of range and Matsuzaka only half commits.
Matsuzaka punishes Monkey's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.#T2#
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey thumps Matsuzaka with a low kick.
Matsuzaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Nice cross by Monkey.
Monkey catches Matsuzaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy body kick from Monkey
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey jabs Matsuzaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Monkey sends Matsuzaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Monkey is motioning to the referee to let Matsuzaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Matsuzaka is rocked!
Monkey throws an uppercut from hell that sends Matsuzaka clean off his feet! He's out cold! Monkey stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spider Monkey!
A victorious Spider Monkey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C317: Matsuzaka vs Jones III
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Matsuzaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Matsuzaka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Matsuzaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Keisuke Matsuzaka has been cut.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matsuzaka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka 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.
Jones misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka connects with a jab.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Jones does it's job there.#T1#
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones throws a right and a left that Matsuzaka avoids nicely.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsuzaka throws a good cross that connects.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuzaka. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Matsuzaka.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Matsuzaka down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuzaka.
Jones misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Jones tries to clinch there but Matsuzaka circles away.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Jones misses the body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD2#
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Matsuzaka to stand back up!#ROC2#Matsuzaka is rocked!#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Matsuzaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Matsuzaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones wants to clinch
and Matsuzaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matsuzaka counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Matsuzaka to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Matsuzaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Matsuzaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsuzaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsuzaka.#T4##KD2#
Jones sends Matsuzaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Matsuzaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Matsuzaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Jones fakes the body blow, causing Matsuzaka to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Matsuzaka goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Jones!
Mason Jones is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Mason Jones stared into the camera and said 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: C305: Matsuzaka vs Monkey
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
A jab from Monkey misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Monkey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monkey.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Monkey in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Matsuzaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monkey misses with some punches.
A short right from Matsuzaka on the inside.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Monkey.
Monkey tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Matsuzaka shakes it off.#T1#
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey tries to land a body kick
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Monkey.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka backing away here, and Monkey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Monkey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsuzaka is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Monkey's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Monkey defending well as Matsuzaka loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka swings widly with a right hand
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the body
and Monkey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matsuzaka really felt that one!#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka throws a solid leg kick but Monkey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsuzaka.
Monkey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuzaka.
Monkey misses the jab.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
Monkey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Monkey moves into range and clinches up with Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Monkey lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey is pushing Matsuzaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka 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.#R2#
Monkey is looking to chop away at Matsuzaka's legs.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsuzaka has time to react.
Matsuzaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice strike.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Monkey avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monkey lands the left hand.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Monkey. #T1#
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Monkey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey tries to clinch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target. #T2#
Matsuzaka lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Monkey has managed to clinch. #BC#
Matsuzaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsuzaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monkey tries to move into range but Matsuzaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsuzaka scores with the left hand. Monkey knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsuzaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monkey! But no joy.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsuzaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Monkey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Monkey lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsuzaka off the cage and back into range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Matsuzaka down.
Monkey lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkey slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Monkey.
Monkey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsuzaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Monkey has managed to clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Matsuzaka tries to keep at a distance but Monkey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsuzakas head.
A body shot lands from Monkey.
Monkey lands an uppercut.
Monkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matsuzaka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monkey can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Spider Monkey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monkey.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey lands a nice uppercut.
Monkey missing with knees to the body.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Monkey working aggressively here. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Monkey pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsuzaka.#BC#
Matsuzaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monkey wants to clinch but Matsuzaka slips to the side
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Monkey moved away.
Matsuzaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monkey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick that knocks Monkey off balance momentarily.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Monkey.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka. #T2##CL2#
Monkey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Monkey.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey just leaning against Matsuzaka, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards. #T3#
Monkey keeps control of Matsuzaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monkey trying to control the position but instead, Matsuzaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monkey into the cage.
Monkey tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monkey tries to land knees in the clinch but Matsuzaka avoids the damage to the body.
Monkey lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Matsuzaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Monkey tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to land body kicks.
Monkey swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey throws a lazy body kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey with a nice calf kick.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Matsuzaka.
Monkey is looking to clinch but Matsuzaka is avoiding it.
Monkey fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey really dominated that round.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey closes the distance but Matsuzaka moves to the side
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monkey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey throws a leg kick which misses Matsuzaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuzaka tries to avoid it.
Matsuzaka needs to keep his hands up - Monkey had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey 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.
Matsuzaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuzaka works Monkey's body with a nice hook.
Monkey tries to clinch but Matsuzaka is having none of it.
Monkey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Monkey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
Monkey throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey misses with a jab to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsuzaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monkey scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey throws out a powerful jab.
Monkey throws out a powerful 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!
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Monkey tries to land a front kick but Matsuzaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Monkey with a jab.
A cross from Monkey lands.
Monkey tries to clinch but Matsuzaka is having none of it.
Monkey staying out of range there.#T3#
Monkey throws a low kick, looking for Matsuzaka's leg but Matsuzaka calmly moves out of range.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Monkey misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka throws a head kick that misses
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Monkey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Monkey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Monkey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Matsuzaka is predictable there
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matsuzaka's knee momentarily.
A jab from Monkey misses.
A good leg kick by Monkey. #T4#
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick as Monkey jumps back.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Monkey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka avoids a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Monkey tries to counter with a clinch but Matsuzaka shakes him off and moves away.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monkey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka misses with a double jab.
Matsuzaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey dominated that fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Monkey tries to clinch up.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a two punch combination.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey cracks Matsuzaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Monkey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuzaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick, looking for Monkey's leg but Monkey calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Monkey.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Monkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it well.
Matsuzaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Monkey counters with an outside leg kick.
Matsuzaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monkey's hands.
Matsuzaka cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Monkey. That snapped Matsuzaka's head back.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matsuzaka.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsuzaka momentarily.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Monkey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Monkey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monkey throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsuzaka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Monkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Monkey takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Monkey throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the head.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick that knocks Monkey off balance momentarily.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monkey! But no joy.#T3#
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Matsuzaka.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Monkey tries to counter with a clinch but Matsuzaka shakes him off and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monkey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey tries to clinch but Matsuzaka is having none of it.
Matsuzaka lands a head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Monkey misses.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Monkey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsuzaka can pounce on him.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsuzaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsuzaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Monkey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsuzaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Monkey moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsuzaka dips to his left and cracks Monkey with an uppercut!
Monkey throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Matsuzaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Monkey tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking 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 Keisuke Matsuzaka.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz tries to clinch but Matsuzaka is having none of it.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Matsuzaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Matsuzaka with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka takes one on the button.#T1#
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Diaz tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target. #CL2#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Matsuzaka against the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka effectively controlling the action here.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka. #TD2#
Diaz pulls Matsuzaka into guard.
Matsuzaka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matsuzaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matsuzaka escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Matsuzaka is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Matsuzaka working away.#T3#
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsuzaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matsuzaka happy to just control the position for now.
Matsuzaka tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matsuzaka has knee on belly momentarily but Diaz bucks him off and regains half guard.
Well, if Matsuzaka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noel Diaz 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#
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Matsuzaka tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Matsuzaka avoids nicely.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Noel Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Matsuzaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Diaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matsuzaka uses it to pass to side control.
Diaz is letting Matsuzaka control him for a moment.
Diaz tries to bench press Matsuzaka off him but Matsuzaka keeps the position.
Matsuzaka trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Diaz tries to roll over but Matsuzaka keeps him under control.
Matsuzaka is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuzaka prevents Diaz from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to control but Matsuzaka is keeping busy.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz trying to control but Matsuzaka postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Matsuzaka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matsuzaka slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka looking to stall.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka won't allow it. #T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsuzaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noel Diaz.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A hook to the body from Matsuzaka.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Diaz is working Matsuzaka over against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but Matsuzaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Diaz.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka. #CUT#It looks like Noel Diaz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz gets through Matsuzaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matsuzaka to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka. #TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Our spies down at at Grove Street Boxing inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsuzaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Matsuzaka continues to stall.
Matsuzaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Matsuzaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Matsuzaka from controlling successfully.
Matsuzaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Noel Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
A combination from Matsuzaka does no damage.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz moves forwards but Matsuzaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz with a hook.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka lands with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
A jab lands there for Matsuzaka.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.#T3#
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Matsuzaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.#T4#
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a combination #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Diaz tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka had his way with Noel Diaz in that round.
The cut man is working on Noel Diaz'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!#R5#
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Noel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz cracks Matsuzaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1##CL2#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Matsuzaka against the cage.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsuzaka walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsuzaka walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a body kick.
Diaz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuzaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Diaz forces Matsuzaka back against the cage and clinches.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noel Diaz.
Matsuzaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch. #T3#
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuzaka.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #T4#
Diaz lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Diaz tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Talvela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsuzaka tries to avoid it but Talvela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsuzaka to the ground. Matsuzaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Talvela throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Talvela slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talvela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Talvela walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuzaka.
Talvela misses the jab.
Matsuzaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Talvela just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Talvela misses with a few strikes there.
Matsuzaka lunges at Talvela with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Talvela's hand. #T1#
Talvela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka lands a slapping body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Talvela counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matsuzaka!
Matsuzaka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Talvela's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka won't allow Talvela to pass to mount.
Matsuzaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Talvela thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Matsuzaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Talvela.
Matsuzaka wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Talvela seems content to control.
Talvela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsuzaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka tries to get to full guard but Talvela has control of the leg.
Talvela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matsuzaka is trying to maintain the position but Talvela is very close to passing his half guard.
Talvela takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsuzaka is refusing to be controlled, as Talvela sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuzaka wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy.
Talvela not doing much here.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head. #T3#
Talvela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Well, if Talvela is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela 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.
Talvela closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Talvela.
Talvela is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Talvela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt.
Talvela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Talvela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Talvela misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a low kick, right behind Talvela 's knee.
Talvela moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka. #TD2#
Talvela looking to score a takedown here. Matsuzaka is defending well but Talvela drives through and ends up in Matsuzaka's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsuzaka's guard.
Talvela is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Talvela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuzaka keeps working.
Matsuzaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Talvela.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Matsuzaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Talvela. Those never looked like landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsuzaka as he connects with a hook.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Talvela misses with a combination
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Talvela 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 Matsuzaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsuzaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela blocks a jab.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Talvela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.#T1#
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Talvela's ribs.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Talvela.
Matsuzaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Talvela off the cage and back into range.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Talvela's shoulder, as Talvela tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick which misses Talvela's front leg but catches the back leg as Talvela tries to avoid it.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Talvela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Talvela is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
Talvela misses with a double jab.
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Talvela scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Talvela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Talvela changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab to the body
and Talvela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Matsuzaka works Talvela's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Talvela only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the body
and Talvela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Talvela.
Talvela scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Matsuzaka thuds his right hand into Talvela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talvela fails with the takedown#CL#
and Matsuzaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.#T4#
A short left from Matsuzaka.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Talvela controls his hands.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka prevents Talvela from breaking the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Matsuzaka.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Talvela avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Talvela is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matsuzaka is defending well.
Matsuzaka works on Talvela's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Talvela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talvela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Talvela lands with an overhand left.
Matsuzaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matsuzaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the head.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Talvela.
Matsuzaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
Talvela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Talvela feints a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a nice looking combination but Talvela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Talvela feints a counter leg kick.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Talvela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Talvela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talvela can do to turn this around?
Talvela moves forwards but Matsuzaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Talvela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka. #T2#
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Talvela throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Matsuzaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Talvela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice strike.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Talvela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Talvela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the body
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Talvela throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka. #T3#
Talvela blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talvela is looking to slow Matsuzaka down with leg kicks.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Talvela moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Talvela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Talvela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Talvela tries to bum rush Matsuzaka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsuzaka misses with a combination
letting Talvela counter with a right hand. #T4#
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matsuzaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsuzaka cracks Talvela with a good jab.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talvela misses with a takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Talvela drops his hands momentarily and Matsuzaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka clearly takes 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.#R4#
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Talvela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsuzaka is fending him off so far but Talvela persists. Nope, Matsuzaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka lands a jab.
Talvela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsuzaka is fending him off so far but Talvela persists. Nope, Matsuzaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Talvela lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuzaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Talvela's head.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Talvela counters with an inside leg kick.
Talvela swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsuzaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Talvela throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Talvela.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Talvela's shoulder, as Talvela tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Talvela slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Talvela has his takedown stuffed
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuzaka. That snapped Talvela's head back.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsuzaka connects with a jab.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Talvela fails to land the takedown.
Talvela has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Talvela misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Talvela's knee momentarily.
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Talvela closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matsuzaka's guard.
Talvela tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuzaka is retaining full guard.
Talvela trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Talvela lands a couple of elbows.
Matsuzaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsuzaka tries to get out of the position.
Talvela postures up in Matsuzaka's guard and throws a big left but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Talvela cracks Matsuzaka with a solid left hand.
Matsuzaka trying to control the position here.
Talvela wants to control from the top but Matsuzaka keeps moving. #T4#
Matsuzaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Talvela on the ground.
Talvela lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Talvela trying to control but Matsuzaka is working from the bottom. #ES#
Matsuzaka kicks Talvela off and gets to his feet.
Talvela misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch 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!#TD2#
Talvela fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsuzaka sprawls well initially but Talvela persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matsuzaka won't allow Talvela to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka had his way with Paavo Talvela in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvela was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Paavo Talvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talvela blocks a leg kick.
Talvela gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Talvela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Talvela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsuzaka misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Talvela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Talvela, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Talvela, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka sizes up Talvela with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Talvela closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matsuzaka did well to prevent Talvela getting side control.

Matsuzaka pushes Talvela off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka lands a head shot.
Talvela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Talvela is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Talvela slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Talvela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsuzaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Matsuzaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Talvela's head.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.#TD2#
Talvela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Talvela throwing strikes from guard but Matsuzaka blocks nicely.
Talvela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsuzaka wants to sweep here but Talvela controlling him for the moment.
Talvela throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsuzaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Talvela cracks Matsuzaka with a solid left hand.
Matsuzaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talvela.
Matsuzaka trying to control the position.
Talvela trying to control but Matsuzaka is working from the bottom.
Talvela might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matsuzaka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Matsuzaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Talvela postures up in Matsuzaka's guard and throws a big left but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Paavo Talvela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Talvela connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C283: Matsuzaka vs Talvela II
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the head.
Talvela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Talvela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuzaka misses with a few strikes there.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Talvela.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Talvela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Talvela.
Talvela throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Talvela thinking.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
A big right from Talvela misses.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Talvela blocks a head kick by Matsuzaka.
Talvela pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matsuzaka back to the cage. Talvela follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talvela throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Talvela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Talvela throws a head kick that Matsuzaka semi-blocks.
Talvela looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Talvela tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Talvela misses with a straight left.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Matsuzaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talvela.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Talvela looks to land a body kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Talvela shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsuzaka tries to sprawl out of it but Talvela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsuzaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Talvela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talvela jabs Matsuzaka right on the nose. Matsuzaka blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Talvela counters with a good, hard body kick but Matsuzaka shrugs it off.
Talvela slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talvela.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Talvela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talvela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsuzaka defending well as Talvela loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Talvela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Talvela smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Talvela misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Talvela can pounce on him.
Talvela connects with a right hand. Matsuzaka shakes it off.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talvela misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Talvela misses.
Sloppy strikes from Talvela. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Matsuzaka. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Talvela.
Talvela lands with a straight right. Matsuzaka didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Talvela is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick. #T4#
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talvela.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Talvela defending well as Matsuzaka loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Talvela strikes.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Talvela manages to circle out of the way.
Talvela goes for a double leg but Matsuzaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsuzaka continues to drive forward.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela misses with a looping left.
Talvela is looking to chop away at Matsuzaka's legs.
Nice jab there from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talvela on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Talvela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talvela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Talvela throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka 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#
Talvela misses with a low kick.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Talvela drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matsuzaka defends it well.
Talvela throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Talvela.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Talvela.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Matsuzaka as Talvela shoots in.
Matsuzaka throws the left hand but Talvela avoids the punch easily.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Talvela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Talvela doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Talvela looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talvela.
Matsuzaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Talvela throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Talvela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
Talvela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuzaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Talvela.
Talvela cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuzaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#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!
Matsuzaka dodges the punch combination from Talvela.
Matsuzaka lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Talvela!
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Talvela will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Talvela misses with an uppercut
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Talvela misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Talvela misses.
The crowd cheers as Talvela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot that snaps Talvela's head back.
Talvela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Talvela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the head.
Talvela throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Talvela scores with a push kick.
Talvela misses the jab.#TD2#
Talvela drives through with a takedown into Matsuzaka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Matsuzaka uses the cage 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!
Matsuzaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Talvela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Talvela counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab to the body
enabling Talvela to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Talvela blocks a jab.
Talvela throws a wild body kick that Matsuzaka sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Talvela throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talvela gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Talvela lands with a cross.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Talvela avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Talvela slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Talvela throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Matsuzaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Talvela is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matsuzaka is defending well.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela tries to break free but Matsuzaka pushes him back against the cage.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka 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.#R3#
Talvela staying out of range there.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Talvela lands with a nice body punch.
Talvela moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Matsuzaka throws a sloppy body shot
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talvela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Talvela shoots in and drives through. Matsuzaka sprawls well.
Talvela throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Talvela listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Talvela.
Talvela scores with a body shot.
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Talvela.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target. #T1#
Talvela misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Talvela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Talvela walks into a jab.
Matsuzaka delivers a nice body kick.
Talvela throws a push kick but Matsuzaka slaps the foot to one side.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Talvela manages to circle out of the way.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice body kick.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsuzaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsuzaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Talvela.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Talvela.
Talvela tries a head kick but it misses.
Talvela misses with a body shot.
Talvela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Talvela takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Talvela with that takedown attempt.
Talvela scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Matsuzaka does it's job there.
Talvela finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Talvela blocks the low kick.
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Talvela scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab to the body
and Talvela counters with a good low kick that Matsuzaka was not able to check.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talvela! But no joy.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Talvela.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Talvela misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses.
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice strike.
Talvela misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Talvela throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target.
A low kick from Matsuzaka is predictable there
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka walks into a stiff left hand from Talvela.
Talvela throws a front kick aimed at Matsuzaka's knee but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Talvela misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talvela connects with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
Talvela throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Matsuzaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Talvela has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Talvela is looking to score with low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuzaka, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Talvela decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Talvela lands with a punch from half guard.
Talvela sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuzaka defending well though.
Matsuzaka is trying to control but can't.
Matsuzaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsuzaka tries to get out of the position.
Talvela throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Talvela seems to be working for a kimura but Matsuzaka defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Talvela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka 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#
Talvela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Matsuzaka. Beautiful body shot.
Talvela tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talvela cracks Matsuzaka with an open hand slap.
Talvela throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Talvela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talvela misses with a body shot. #T1#
Talvela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Talvela drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talvela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Talvela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talvela slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Talvela looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks Talvela's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Talvela down.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talvela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Talvela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Talvela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Talvela and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Talvela blocks it.
Talvela misses with the combination.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses.
Talvela moves out of range of the body kick.
A cross from Matsuzaka lands.
Talvela misses with a hook.
Talvela misses with a two punch combination.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
Talvela throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka looks for the body kick but Talvela saw that one coming.
Talvela misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Talvela fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Talvela misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to slow Talvela down with leg kicks.
Talvela throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good, hard body kick but Talvela shrugs it off.
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Talvela throws a right hand that Matsuzaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuzaka also avoids with ease.
Talvela is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Talvela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Talvela can pounce on him.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talvela attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Talvela. That did some damage!
Matsuzaka scores with a head kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Talvela.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Talvela.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Talvela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
Talvela throws a series of punches but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick as Talvela jumps back.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsuzaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Talvela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Talvela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Paavo Talvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Talvela slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Talvela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Talvela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Talvela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talvela cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuzaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Talvela takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Talvela.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talvela.
Talvela misses with a jab to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Talvela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Talvela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsuzaka circles away.
Matsuzaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Talvela misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka takes one to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Talvela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Matsuzaka lands with a good body 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!
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talvela slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Talvela slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka ducks right into an uppercut from Talvela.
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Talvela can pounce on him.
Talvela throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuzaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsuzaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Talvela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsuzaka momentarily.
Matsuzaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Talvela throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuzaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Talvela misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Talvela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Talvela's head.
Matsuzaka digs a good body shot into Talvela's ribs.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to Talvela's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Talvela.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Talvela is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Talvela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Talvela fails with the takedown
and Talvela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Talvela breaks away and moves out of range.
Talvela fails with the takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Talvela takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsuzaka with the inside leg kick.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talvela on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Talvela's head backwards.
Matsuzaka lands a nice hook to Talvela's body. Talvela takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Talvela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Talvela throws a poor cross that misses
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross.
Talvela steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matsuzaka. That one must have hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsuzaka, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: C279: Nakagawa vs Barkley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Perkele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perkele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
Perkele throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Matsuzaka misses.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkele connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka feints a counter leg kick.
Perkele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
A cross from Perkele lands.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.#T1#
Perkele connects with a body shot that sends Matsuzaka's belly button to the back.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
Perkele throws a low kick, looking for Matsuzaka's leg but Matsuzaka calmly moves out of range.
Perkele with a nice calf kick.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
and Perkele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perkele throws a lazy body kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkele keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Perkele checks it.
Matsuzaka lands with an overhand left.
Perkele throws a low kick, looking for Matsuzaka's leg but Matsuzaka calmly moves out of range.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Perkele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsuzaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perkele in his tracks.
Matsuzaka tries to score with a low kick but Perkele moves his leg out of the way.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perkele stuns Matsuzaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Perkele.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Matsuzaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Perkele should have avoided that one.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele connects with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Perkele.
Perkele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Perkele connects with a looping right hand.
Matsuzaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsuzaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perkele lands a lovely overhand right.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Matsuzaka darts in trying to clinch
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Perkele staying out of range there.
A jab from Perkele finds it's way through Matsuzaka's defenses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perkele scores with a head kick. Matsuzaka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Nice shot by Matsuzaka.
Perkele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looks like Perkele has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot.
Perkele 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuzaka! But no joy.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Perkele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Matsuzaka clinches up against the cage.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele 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#
Perkele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perkele misses the jab.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsuzaka can do to turn this around?
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Perkele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Perkele moves out of range.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Perkele counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Perkele slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Perkele slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Perkele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perkele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.#CL2#
Matsuzaka gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Matsuzaka working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Perkele blocks an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka'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 short right from Perkele.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
Perkele lands a left hand.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Perkele 's eye. #T3#
Perkele is trying to push Matsuzaka away but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perkele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka cracks Perkele with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand. #BC#
Perkele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perkele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsuzaka.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
A shot to the body from Perkele misses
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Perkele scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Matsuzaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsuzaka lands a really nice looking cross but Perkele seems unphased.
Perkele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perkele with the inside leg kick.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Perkele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Perkele misses.
Perkele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Matsuzaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perkele doesn't seem bothered though.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Perkele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##CL2#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Perkele digs a right hand underneath Matsuzaka's ribcage. Matsuzaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
Matsuzaka cracks Perkele with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Perkele breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Perkele tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Perkele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Matsuzaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuzaka's head back. #T1#
Matsuzaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perkele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkele blocks a leg kick.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
Matsuzaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perkele throws a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Perkele.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsuzaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele slips under a jab.
Perkele scores with the left hand. Matsuzaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka wants to counter the offense by Perkele and move into the clinch position.
Perkele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perkele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch
and Perkele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perkele lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele throws a good cross that connects.
Perkele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Nice cross by Matsuzaka.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka moves forwards but Perkele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perkele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Perkele.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot.
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Perkele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
Perkele throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Matsuzaka. Beautiful body shot.
Perkele throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perkele needs to keep his hands up - Matsuzaka had a free shot at his head there.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perkele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ispa Perkele 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#
Matsuzaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perkele thinks about countering with a body kick.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Perkele 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.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up but Perkele circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuzaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Perkele tenderised Matsuzaka's leg. Matsuzaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perkele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Matsuzaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand right.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perkele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perkele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsuzaka just manages to avoid it.
Perkele 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.
Perkele throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka connects with a jab.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Perkele catches Matsuzaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perkele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Perkele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perkele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Perkele's body.
Perkele lands with an overhand left.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka lands a really nice looking cross but Perkele seems unphased.
Crunch! Matsuzaka slams his shin into Perkele's torso.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka 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.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Perkele wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perkele throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Matsuzaka walks into a left hand.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Perkele.
Matsuzaka connects with a crisp jab.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Perkele 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.
Matsuzaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Perkele.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Matsuzaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuzaka tries to avoid it.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsuzaka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Matsuzaka wants to counter with a clinch but Perkele pushes him away.#T4#
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka throws a big counter head kick but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Matsuzaka.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Matsuzaka gets a clinch.
Perkele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perkele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perkele struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Perkele 's eye.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Keisuke Matsuzaka 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Perkele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsuzaka throws a front kick aimed at Perkele's knee but Perkele avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Perkele.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Perkele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka wants to counter the offense by Perkele and move into the clinch position.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perkele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perkele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perkele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perkele misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Matsuzaka instigates a clinch.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perkele's brow.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Perkele 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Ispa Perkele has been cut.#T1#
Perkele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Perkele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Perkele fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action. #BC#
Perkele breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
Perkele throws a wild body kick that Matsuzaka sees coming a mile off.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka tries to score with a low kick but Perkele moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Matsuzaka gets a clinch. #T2#
Matsuzaka has Perkele pressed against the cage, preventing Perkele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuzaka fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Perkele.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Perkele 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!
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
Perkele lands a left hand.
Perkele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Perkele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka. #BC#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Perkele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.
Perkele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkele wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Perkele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perkele 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!
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Matsuzaka.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Matsuzaka throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keisuke Matsuzaka.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka is the new welterweight champion!
Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: C268: Kreischer vs Hoost
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Matsuzaka connects with a leg kick.
Seres misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch but Seres is avoiding it.
Seres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Seres moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Andor Seres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Seres moves out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Seres moves out of range.
Seres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Seres attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seres throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Seres jumps guard but Matsuzaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka. #T1#
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Seres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsuzakas head.
Seres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Seres.
Matsuzaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Matsuzaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seres has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Seres controls his hands.
Matsuzaka tries to stall but Seres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matsuzaka lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seres backwards.
Seres misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsuzaka as Seres tries to tie him up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Seres decides to pull guard.
Matsuzaka throwing strikes from guard but Seres blocks nicely. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seres is trying to keep Matsuzaka in close. #SUB2#
Seres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matsuzaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seres on the ground.
Matsuzaka 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. #T3#
Matsuzaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seres is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuzaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Seres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seres takes one to the side of the head.
Seres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seres slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Seres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsuzaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seres somewhat.
Seres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andor Seres.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Seres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuzaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seres.
Seres misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matsuzaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuzaka with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Seres misses with a combination
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Seres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seres needs to keep his hands up - Matsuzaka had a free shot at his head there.
Seres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seres takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuzaka. That snapped Seres's head back.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Seres.
Matsuzaka throws a series of punches but Seres avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Seres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsuzaka has time to react.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seres.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Seres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seres finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuzaka's head. #T1#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsuzaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seres fails with the takedown.
As Seres tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Seres manages to avoid the attempt.
Seres scores with a jab.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seres.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seres.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seres can do to turn this around?
Seres misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Matsuzaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seres connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Seres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matsuzaka leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seres fails to pull guard.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
Seres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seres avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Seres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Matsuzaka on the inside.
Seres has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Seres misses with a punch to the body.
Seres tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seres lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
Matsuzaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Seres throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka. #T3#
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seres is trying to stall.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
Seres has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside that Seres shrugs off.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Seres fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Seres is breathing heavily.
Seres swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seres 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!
Matsuzaka lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Seres is rocked!
Seres lands a right hand.
Seres misses with the head strike. #T4#
Matsuzaka pushes Seres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seres is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into Seres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seres's gas tank.
Matsuzaka pushes Seres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seres.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Andor Seres has been cut.
Matsuzaka creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Seres's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Seres drops to his knees and Matsuzaka pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
After the fight, Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: C267: Matsuzaka vs Talvela
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Matsuzaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsuzaka swings widly with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a left to the body.
Matsuzaka lunges at Talvela with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Talvela's hand.
Donk. Matsuzaka catches Talvela right on the button with a cross.
Talvela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuzaka.
Talvela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.
Talvela looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matsuzaka takes one on the button.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Matsuzaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Matsuzaka stuns Talvela with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Talvela takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good work by Talvela as he checks the leg kick.
Talvela changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Talvela looks to land a combination but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuzaka, as that shot connected.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Talvela blocks the low kick.
Matsuzaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Talvela checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuzaka. #CL#
Matsuzaka instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Matsuzaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside that Talvela shrugs off. #BC2#
Talvela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Talvela's head but Talvela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talvela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka wants to slow Talvela down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
Talvela walks into a straight right hand from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Talvela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Matsuzaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Matsuzaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Talvela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Talvela circles away.
Despite the aggression on Talvela's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Talvela misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Talvela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a nice uppercut.
Talvela scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuzaka in his tracks.
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Talvela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Talvela sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Talvela moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsuzaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsuzaka throws a series of strikes that have Talvela backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Matsuzaka there.
Talvela swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Talvela was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Talvela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuzaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Talvela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Talvela is having none of it.
Talvela looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talvela lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Talvela connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsuzaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Talvela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.#CL#
Matsuzaka clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Talvela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talvela can do to turn this around?
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talvela works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Matsuzaka digs a good body shot into Talvela's ribs.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.#CL#
Matsuzaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Talvela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsuzakas head.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Talvela takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Talvela.
Matsuzaka trying to stall but Talvela improves his position.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Talvela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Talvela gets control of Matsuzaka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Talvela will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Talvela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsuzaka's guard. #REVB#
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Talvela from controlling successfully. #T2#
Matsuzaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Talvela pushing down on Matsuzaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talvela takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsuzaka wants to get back to full guard.
Matsuzaka wants to get back to full guard but Talvela has mounted him!
Talvela looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Talvela punching from mount but Matsuzaka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Talvela pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Talvela landing punches.
Talvela landing shots from mount.
Matsuzaka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Talvela. #T3#
Talvela misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Matsuzaka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Talvela unloading with bombs!
Talvela lands a nice shot to the head.
Talvela looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#Matsuzaka is rocked!
Talvela looking to control but Matsuzaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Matsuzaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talvela landing strikes from the mount.
Talvela connects with a bit shot that sees Matsuzaka covering up! More strikes from Talvela and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Talvela is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
Paavo Talvela is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Paavo Talvela 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: C261: Matsuzaka vs Perkele II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Perkele throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
A lazy left from Perkele finds it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Perkele!
Matsuzaka throws out a powerful jab.
Perkele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele 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!
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Perkele.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Perkele throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsuzaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses its target.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkele circles away.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele connects with a leg kick.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
Perkele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perkele takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot.
Matsuzaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perkele. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Perkele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perkele.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Perkele.
A big right from Perkele misses.
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Perkele. That snapped Matsuzaka's head back.
Matsuzaka works Perkele's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Matsuzaka cracks Perkele with a good jab.
Matsuzaka throws a wild body kick that Perkele sees coming a mile off.
Donk. Matsuzaka catches Perkele right on the button with a cross.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Perkele misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perkele misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsuzaka takes one on the button.
Matsuzaka throws a solid leg kick but Perkele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsuzaka.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Perkele counters with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
A lazy left from Matsuzaka finds it's target.
Perkele takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matsuzaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele lands a jab 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!
Perkele scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkele avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Perkele takes a shot to the head.
Perkele blocks an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele presses Matsuzaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsuzaka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Perkele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka. #BC2#
Perkele breaks the clinch. #CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Perkele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele misses the jab.
Matsuzaka takes one to the side of the head.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Perkele moved out of range.
Perkele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Perkele breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Perkele and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Perkele lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
Matsuzaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Matsuzaka 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.
Perkele misses with a combination
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele lands with an overhand left.
Perkele throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Perkele lands a left hand.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Perkele 's eye.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perkele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkele is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Perkele tries to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling the position. #BC2#
Perkele breaks from 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!#CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsuzaka has Perkele pressed against the cage, preventing Perkele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuzaka.
Perkele is trying to break free.
Perkele tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Perkele back against the cage.
Matsuzaka presses Perkele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perkele is breathing heavily.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perkele's defenses.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Perkele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matsuzaka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Perkele can turn it around.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Perkele is trying to force a seperation but Matsuzaka has the dominant position.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Perkele takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Ispa Perkele has been cut.
Perkele is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling him.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perkele or not.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Matsuzaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkele backwards. #T3#
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Perkele's head.
Matsuzaka has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Perkele lands a right hand. #BC2#
Perkele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Matsuzaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perkele, pushing him back against the cage.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Perkele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkele swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Perkele and presses him up against the cage.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand. #BC2#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka with a nice cross.
Perkele 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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Perkele moves out of range. #T4#
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Perkele keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Matsuzaka.
Perkele lands a head shot.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Matsuzaka needs to keep his hands up - Perkele had a free shot at his head there.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Perkele checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuzaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Perkele moves out of range.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot that snaps Perkele's head back. #CL#
Matsuzaka has closed the distance and engaged Perkele in a clinch. #BC2#
Perkele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ispa Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkele 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.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsuzaka defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Perkele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a left to the body.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Perkele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
Matsuzaka backing away here, and Perkele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Perkele throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perkele.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuzaka's head back.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele sizes up Matsuzaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Perkele misses with a hook.#T1##CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and clinches.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka works on Perkele's body with a couple of short punches.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Perkele 's eye.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
Perkele blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right. #T2#
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka moves in looking to clinch but Perkele pushes him off.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Matsuzaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perkele doesn't seem phased though.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perkele throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perkele's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkele.
Perkele thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Perkele throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.#T3#
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Perkele is having none of it.
A jab from Matsuzaka does it's job there.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Perkele is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Perkele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuzaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Perkele.
As Perkele tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Perkele manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Perkele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsuzaka connects with a right hand. Perkele shakes it off.
Perkele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Matsuzaka darts in and clinches Perkele up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka is working Perkele over against the cage.
Perkele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsuzaka has Perkele pressed against the cage, preventing Perkele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perkele blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Perkele blocks an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Perkele lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
Perkele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Perkele'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.#R4#
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
Perkele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Perkele misses
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Matsuzaka has Perkele up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Perkele manages to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Matsuzaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perkele keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsuzaka thumps Perkele with a low kick.
Perkele moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Perkele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Perkele checks it.
Perkele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Matsuzaka pushes Perkele up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch. #T1#
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perkele is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Perkele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Perkele is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsuzaka has double underhooks.
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perkele wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka taking a breather.
Perkele struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Perkele misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Perkele on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Perkele 's eye.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Perkele backwards. #T2#
Perkele blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Perkele manages to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
Perkele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perkele throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to land body kicks.
Perkele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsuzaka with a body shot.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick that knocks Perkele off balance momentarily.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perkele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perkele is looking to score with low kicks.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Perkele misses with a head kick.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Perkele.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Perkele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuzaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Perkele's head.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Perkele circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.
Perkele scores with a jab.
Matsuzaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele lands a jab to the nose.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ispa Perkele's cut.
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#
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perkele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Perkele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka moves in looking to clinch but Perkele pushes him off.
Perkele with a nice calf kick.
Perkele catches Matsuzaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Perkele throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily. #CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Perkele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele gets through Matsuzaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perkeles head.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka pushes Perkele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Perkele 's eye.
A hook to the body from Matsuzaka.
Perkele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka has Perkele pressed against the cage, preventing Perkele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Perkele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Perkele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perkele is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele is trying to force a seperation but Matsuzaka has the dominant position.
Perkele tries to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling the position. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perkele can't break the clinch.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Perkele.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Perkele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matsuzaka is leaning against Perkele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perkele is trying to push Matsuzaka away but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka. #T3#
Matsuzaka is leaning against Perkele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Perkele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perkele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuzaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perkele throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perkele lands with a right hand.
Matsuzaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Perkele is having none of it. #T4##CL#
Matsuzaka instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
A shot in the inside from Perkele.
Perkele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Perkele working aggressively here.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perkele is trying to force a seperation but Matsuzaka has the dominant position.
Perkele is trying to break free.
Perkele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Ispa Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuzaka gets through Perkele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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 Keisuke Matsuzaka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsuzaka, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: C256: Matsuzaka vs Magrath II
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but Magrath circles away.
Magrath listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magrath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magrath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magrath has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Magrath listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka cracks Magrath with a good jab.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Magrath saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsuzaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath moves out of range of the strikes.
Magrath scores with a jab.
Magrath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Magrath ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
Matsuzaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.#T1#
Magrath avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Magrath scores with a jab. Matsuzaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick from Magrath, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magrath swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch but Magrath is avoiding it.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magrath.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magrath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Magrath takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magrath misses with a straight left.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magrath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Magrath gets tackled into the cage by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka maintains the clinch.
Magrath is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Magrath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Magrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Magrath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magrath has had enough of the clinch but Matsuzaka keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
Magrath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
Magrath avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Magrath leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka prevents Magrath from breaking the clinch.
Magrath working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magrath backwards.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Magrath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magrath's brow.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Magrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
Matsuzaka backing away here, and Magrath unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Magrath lands a jab to the head.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magrath slips under a jab.
Magrath connects with a right hand. Matsuzaka shakes it off.
Matsuzaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magrath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Magrath moves into the clinch successfully.
Magrath wants to break free but Matsuzaka has control. #T4#
Magrath misses with the head strike.
Magrath misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka trying to control the position but instead, Magrath has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matsuzaka into the cage.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magrath blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Magrath's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magrath prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magrath is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Magrath fails to land.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Magrath working hard to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Matsuzaka.
Magrath misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka 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#
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.#CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magrath.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Magrath breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuzaka, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magrath. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping right hand.
Magrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuzaka swings widly with a right hand
and Magrath counters with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magrath gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.#T1#
Magrath moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magrath.
Matsuzaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magrath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsuzaka.
Magrath lands with a good body shot.
Magrath throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick as Magrath jumps back.
Magrath now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Magrath. That snapped Matsuzaka's head back.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Magrath.
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Magrath circles away.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.#T2#
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Magrath slaps the foot to one side.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Magrath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsuzaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magrath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Magrath's body.
Nice straight punches there by Magrath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magrath.
Magrath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Magrath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Magrath counters with a nice uppercut.
Magrath pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Matsuzaka has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Matsuzaka works on Magrath's body with a couple of short punches.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Magrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magrath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magrath. #CL2#
Magrath has Matsuzaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Magrath tries to circle away but Matsuzaka has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsuzaka.
A frustrated look appears on Magrath's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Magrath.
Matsuzaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magrath's efforts to push away.
Matsuzaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magrath is breathing heavily.
A short left from Matsuzaka. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Magrath working hard to break the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Magrath working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
Magrath is trying to push Matsuzaka away but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Magrath misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magrath misses with the head strike.
Magrath misses with the head strike.
Magrath wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magrath backwards.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka 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#
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
Magrath doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magrath scores with a nice strike.
Magrath connects with a body shot.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Magrath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Magrath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath misses with a hook #CL#
and Matsuzaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Magrath.
A body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Magrath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magrath prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka. #T1##BC2#
Magrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magrath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Magrath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka keeps control of Magrath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Magrath blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Magrath wants to break free but Matsuzaka has control. #BC2#
Magrath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magrath just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magrath has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matsuzaka.
Magrath throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Magrath circles away.
Matsuzaka cracks Magrath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magrath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A shot to the body from Magrath misses #CL#
and Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Magrath has had enough of the clinch but Matsuzaka keeps him there for the moment.
Magrath is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Magrath lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Magrath avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Magrath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches. #BC2#
Magrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath is looking to slow Matsuzaka down with leg kicks.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Magrath's body.
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick.
As Magrath tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Magrath manages to avoid the attempt.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka lands with a kick to the temple. Magrath shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Magrath lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuzaka off balance momentarily.#CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
A short right from Matsuzaka on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Magrath breaks from the clinch.
Magrath checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.
Magrath doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Magrath circles away.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Magrath thows a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it
and Matsuzaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Magrath fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it well.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magrath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Magrath.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Magrath circles away.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Magrath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Magrath is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Magrath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magrath. That's going to slow Matsuzaka down. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magrath lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Jaxon Magrath has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magrath wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsuzaka won't allow it.
Matsuzaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magrath wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magrath fails to land.
Magrath misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magrath can do to turn this around?#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magrath.
Magrath swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magrath blocks an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka cracks Magrath with a nice body shot.
Magrath wants to break free but Matsuzaka has control.
Matsuzaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magraths head.
Magrath is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magrath is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magrath being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Magrath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magrath lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Magrath checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsuzaka dips to his left and cracks Magrath with an uppercut!
Magrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Magrath.
Magrath throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Magrath 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.
Matsuzaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up but Magrath circles away and keeps his distance.
Magrath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magrath takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Magrath misses.
No joy there for Matsuzaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Matsuzaka.
Magrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Magrath.#CL#
Matsuzaka clinches up with Magrath and pushes him back against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsuzaka.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Magrath in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Magrath leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Magrath backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Magrath's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka works on Magrath's body with a couple of short punches.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Matsuzaka.
A body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka. #ROC#Magrath is rocked!
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
Magrath is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
Matsuzaka pushes Magrath against the cage. Matsuzaka is working some dirty boxing. Matsuzaka pushes off with a quick right hook! Magrath goes down! Magrath tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Matsuzaka moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: C249: Perkele vs Matsuzaka
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Perkele swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Perkele walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perkele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matsuzakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsuzaka tries to work over Perkele's front leg with a kick but Perkele checks it.
Perkele tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Perkele pushes Matsuzaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuzaka. That snapped Perkele's head back.
Perkele needs to keep his hands up - Matsuzaka had a free shot at his head there.
Matsuzaka works Perkele's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Perkele tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka - that landed with a thud.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
Perkele blocks the elbow strike.
Perkele misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Perkele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Perkele lands a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Perkele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsuzaka wants to slow Perkele down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#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!#CL2#
Matsuzaka has Perkele up against the cage in a clinch.
Perkele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Perkele taking a breather.
Matsuzaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsuzakas head.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the head.
Perkele is struggling to control the position.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards. #T3#
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Perkele.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the head.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele gets through Matsuzaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perkele throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Perkele gets through Matsuzaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka lands with a right to the head.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Matsuzaka.
Perkele is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches. #T4#
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Perkele.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Perkele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matsuzaka is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
A shot in the inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka works on Perkele's body with a couple of short punches.
Perkele misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Perkele digs a right hand underneath Matsuzaka's ribcage. Matsuzaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perkele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Matsuzaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot that snaps Perkele's head back.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuzaka.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele walks into a straight right hand from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a head kick by Perkele.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Perkele tries to clinch there but Matsuzaka circles away.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka jabs at Perkele's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Matsuzaka.#T1#
Perkele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele thumps Matsuzaka with a low kick.
Perkele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.#CL2#
Matsuzaka moves into range and clinches up with Perkele.
Matsuzaka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Perkele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matsuzaka can turn it around.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkele just leaning against Matsuzaka, taking a breather.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Perkele looking to throw knees to the head but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matsuzaka cracks Perkele with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Perkele avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perkele's defenses.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka pushes Perkele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Perkele avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perkele's defenses.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
Perkele trying to control the position but instead, Matsuzaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perkele into the cage.
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Perkele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka pushes Perkele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perkele takes an elbow to the temple.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Perkele 's eye.
Matsuzaka gets through Perkele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand.
Matsuzaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perkele's defenses.
Perkele can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Perkele is rocked!
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Oh Perkele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Perkele 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Perkele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkele seems to have got his legs back now.
Perkele wants to stall.
Perkele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkele lands with a right to the head.
Perkele misses with the head strike. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is working Perkele over against the cage.
Matsuzaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkele blocks an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsuzaka lands with a right to the head.
Matsuzaka pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Perkele! Matsuzaka unloads with more strikes and Perkele sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka is the new welterweight champion!
Keisuke Matsuzaka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C245: Yarborough vs Obaminator
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Magrath misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magrath is looking to score with low kicks.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Magrath.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Nice straight punches there by Magrath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magrath.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
Magrath checks the leg kick.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka walks into a stiff left hand from Magrath.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Magrath is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Magrath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Magrath breaks from the clinch.
Matsuzaka walks into a straight right hand from Magrath.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Magrath swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka looks to land a body kick but Magrath moved away.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka works the jab nicely.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magrath checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Magrath misses.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Magrath listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magrath finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuzaka's head.
Magrath misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a solid body kick.
Magrath 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.
Magrath throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick.
Magrath lands a jab to the head.
Magrath is looking to score with low kicks.
Magrath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Magrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Magrath.
Magrath drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Magrath.
Magrath throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magrath throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
Magrath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand right.
Magrath misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Matsuzaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magrath blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Magrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Magrath moves forwards but Matsuzaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magrath cracks Matsuzaka with a good jab.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka takes one on the button.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magrath.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magrath.
Magrath misses with a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Matsuzaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magrath moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
A little jabbing left from Magrath on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magrath connects with the punch.#CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magrath is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsuzaka has double underhooks. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
A short body shot lands from Matsuzaka as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Magrath.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Magrath keeps it at a distance.
Magrath looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Magrath.
Matsuzaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Magrath
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka 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#
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magrath lands with a nice body punch.
Magrath misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Magrath.
Magrath works Matsuzaka's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Magrath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magrath throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Magrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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#
Matsuzaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Magrath.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Magrath leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand underneath Magrath's ribcage. Magrath let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magrath avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Magrath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magrath's elbow.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magrath backwards.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuzaka fails to land.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Magrath dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Magrath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Magrath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Matsuzaka clinches with his opponent.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Magrath's head. #BC2#
Magrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magrath misses the jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Matsuzaka clinches. #T3#
Magrath avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka - that landed with a thud.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magrath wants to break free but Matsuzaka has control.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Magrath can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Magrath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Magrath fails to land.
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magrath tries to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling the position. #T4#
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Magrath breaks from the clinch.
Crunch! Matsuzaka slams his shin into Magrath's torso.
Magrath avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Magrath let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
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!
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Good work by Matsuzaka as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magrath can do to turn this around?
Magrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magrath throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuzaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuzaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magrath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magrath throws a sloppy body shot
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Magrath misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath blocks the body kick.
Magrath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath misses with a left hand #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Magrath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magrath's elbow.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Magrath lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Magrath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magrath slips under a jab.
Magrath swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka scores with a leg kick.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magrath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.#CL#
Matsuzaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Magrath is trying to force a seperation but Matsuzaka has the dominant position.#T2#
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Magrath's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magrath blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka. #BC2#
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magrath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magrath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magrath swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.#T3#
Matsuzaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magrath's sensitive parts.
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Magrath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magrath checks a leg kick.
Magrath lands with a cross.
Magrath lands with a straight right. Matsuzaka didn't see that one coming.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab.
Magrath lands with a good body shot.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magrath misses with a leg kick
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Magrath strikes.#CL#
Matsuzaka clinches.
Magrath blocking some punches. #T4#
Magrath looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsuzaka keeps control of Magrath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magrath is trying to push Matsuzaka away but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matsuzaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magrath's efforts to push away.
Magrath is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling him.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Jaxon Magrath has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Magrath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsuzaka is wise to it.
Jaxon Magrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuzaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Magrath takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsuzaka, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C243: Billabong vs Ji Woo V
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Matsuzaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McWrestler.
McWrestler throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
McWrestler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McWrestler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McWrestler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McWrestler looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks McWrestler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McWrestler down.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but McWrestler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McWrestler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
McWrestler swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McWrestler slowing the pace effectively.
McWrestler taking a breather.
Matsuzaka tries to work over McWrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWrestler avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
McWrestler taking a breather.
McWrestler prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Dude McWrestler has been cut.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from McWrestler. #T2#
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McWrestler backwards.
McWrestler lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Matsuzaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McWrestler lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McWrestler.
Matsuzaka tries to work over McWrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
McWrestler stalling in the clinch.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McWrestler stalling against the cage.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but McWrestler avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka avoiding damage.
McWrestler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matsuzaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude McWrestler.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McWrestler, as that shot connected. #T3#
McWrestler circles away from the clinch attempt.
McWrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuzaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.#CL#
Matsuzaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McWrestler, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McWrestler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matsuzaka is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
McWrestler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsuzaka tries to work over McWrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into McWrestler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McWrestler's gas tank.
Matsuzaka tries to work over McWrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McWrestler stalling against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matsuzaka is pressed up against the cage. McWrestler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matsuzaka down to the mat. Matsuzaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McWrestler momentarily.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but McWrestler moved out of range.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a decent looking hook.
McWrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but McWrestler breaks away and moves out of range.
McWrestler needs to keep his hands up - Matsuzaka had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Matsuzaka has closed the distance and engaged McWrestler in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dude McWrestler's cut.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McWrestler throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dude McWrestler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as McWrestler blocks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and McWrestler counters with a takedown into side control.
McWrestler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McWrestler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matsuzaka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Matsuzaka is being controlled here.
The ground and pound from McWrestler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McWrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler takes a little break here. Matsuzaka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuzaka keeps working. #T1#
McWrestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matsuzaka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McWrestler tries to move to mount but Matsuzaka blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWrestler controlling the position.
Matsuzaka has one of McWrestler's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
McWrestler throws a strike aimed at the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McWrestler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The referee asks McWrestler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McWrestler prefers to stall for the moment though.
McWrestler cracks Matsuzaka with a big elbow.
Matsuzaka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka is looking to regain half guard here but McWrestler keeps moving and retains side control.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matsuzaka dodges the ground and pound from McWrestler.
Matsuzaka seems a little lost for a moment, as McWrestler dominates the positioning.
McWrestler is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Matsuzaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a series of punches but McWrestler avoids them all with ease.
McWrestler unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matsuzaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
McWrestler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of McWrestler's head but McWrestler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McWrestler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuzaka thows a leg kick but McWrestler checks it
and McWrestler counters with a straight right hand.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range. #CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as McWrestler controls the action. #T4#
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McWrestler lands a hook to the side of the head.
McWrestler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWrestler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Matsuzaka.
McWrestler blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
McWrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWrestler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka tries to work over McWrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuzaka is leaning against McWrestler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dude McWrestler's cut.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsuzaka throws a hook but McWrestler avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka jabs McWrestler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McWrestler throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from McWrestler misses.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
and McWrestler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McWrestler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but McWrestler circles away.
McWrestler feints the counter takedown.
McWrestler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsuzaka tries to sprawl out of it but McWrestler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsuzaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
McWrestler throws a head punch that misses.
McWrestler blocks the elbow strike.
McWrestler is working Matsuzaka over against the cage.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by McWrestler.
McWrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWrestler blocking some punches.
McWrestler blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
McWrestler is working for takedown but Matsuzaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matsuzaka gets through McWrestler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
McWrestler takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McWrestler swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McWrestler lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler wants to stall.
McWrestler misses with a body punch.
McWrestler has Matsuzaka pressed against the cage.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand underneath McWrestler's ribcage. McWrestler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McWrestler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
McWrestler tries to stall but Matsuzaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McWrestler dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
McWrestler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matsuzaka up against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside. #T3#
McWrestler is trying to maintain a safe position but Matsuzaka gets an underhook and turns McWrestler into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McWrestler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matsuzaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude McWrestler.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside that McWrestler shrugs off.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of McWrestler backwards. #ROC#McWrestler is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Matsuzaka fails to land.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McWrestler is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
McWrestler is pressed against the cage. Matsuzaka pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts McWrestler! Two more big strikes from Matsuzaka and McWrestler crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Dude McWrestler stepped up to the mic, saying 'bleah'.

Event: C237: Albatross vs Corassa II
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
A big left from Wright misses.
Matsuzaka throws a good cross that connects.
Matsuzaka blocks the body kick.
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Wright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsuzaka.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Matsuzaka instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Wright breaks the clinch. #T1#
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Wright throws a series of strikes that have Matsuzaka backpedaling.
Wright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka maintains the clinch.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Wright throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matsuzaka avoids it.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Matsuzaka down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.#CUT#It looks like Keisuke Matsuzaka has been cut.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Wright misses the jab.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wright avoids the head kick by Matsuzaka.
Jab by Matsuzaka.#CL2#
Matsuzaka moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Wright avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling the position. #BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsuzaka can pounce on him.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Wright.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright with a nice cross.
Wright misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.#T4#
Wright throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wright throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka avoids a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wright.#CL2#
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka maintains the clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Matsuzaka avoids a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
Matsuzaka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wright eats them both and turns towards Matsuzaka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Matsuzaka forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
Wright blocking some punches.
Wright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matsuzaka is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a head kick.
Wright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsuzaka under the eye.
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!
Matsuzaka connects with a crisp jab. #T1##CL2#
Matsuzaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsuzaka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wright seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matsuzaka can turn it around.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka has Wright pressed against the cage, preventing Wright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank.
Matsuzaka has Wright pressed against the cage, preventing Wright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Wright blocks it. #T2#
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch. #BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright's corner calls for a 1-2. Wright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright scores with a nice head shot.
Wright scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Wright lands with a kick to the temple. Matsuzaka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsuzaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
Wright misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Matsuzaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka tries a quick counter leg kick but Wright is wise to it.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matsuzaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
Wright blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wright takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Wright leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wright's brow.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsuzaka won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Wright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuzaka there.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsuzaka works the jab nicely.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Wright's body.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL2#
Matsuzaka moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Matsuzaka has the dominant position.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Matsuzaka keeps him there for the moment.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands a nice uppercut.
Wright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch. #T2#
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand underneath Wright's ribcage. Wright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright misses with the combination.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.#T4#
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Wright sets himself, and Matsuzaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.#CL2#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsuzaka has double underhooks.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsuzaka 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C230: Ji Woo vs Alderidge
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Man checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a head kick.
Man scores with a nice strike.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Man.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man feints and then cracks Matsuzaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuzaka down.
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!
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Matsuzaka does it's job there.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man. #CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.#T1#
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Man.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Man tries to break free but Matsuzaka pushes him back against the cage.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Matsuzaka stalling against the cage.
Man prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Man dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka letting Man take a breather here.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
I was talking to Matsuzaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#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!
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Man has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matsuzaka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Man can turn it around.
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Man.
Good body shot from Man.
Matsuzaka is breathing heavily.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Matsuzaka stalling in the clinch.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man blocking some punches.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Good body shot from Man.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuzaka fails to land.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Man lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Man breaks the clinch.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Man throws a series of strikes that have Matsuzaka backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses with a right hand
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a low kick, right behind Man 's knee.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Matsuzaka takes one to the side of the head.
Man misses the shot to the body.
As Man tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuzaka cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Matsuzaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Man misses with a double jab.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but Matsuzaka seems unphased.
Man cracks Matsuzaka with an open hand slap.#CL#
Matsuzaka forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Man misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Matsuzaka takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Man. #T1#
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuzaka's head.
Man dips to his left and cracks Matsuzaka with an uppercut!
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Man misses.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Man.
Man lands with a hook. Matsuzaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Man with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka. #T2#
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Man misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Man takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Man slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Man takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Man.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Man misses with a looping right.
Matsuzaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.#CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches. #BC2#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Man cracks Matsuzaka with an open hand slap.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man throws a good cross that connects.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matrix Man 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Man.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Man slips under a jab.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Matsuzaka's leg but Matsuzaka calmly moves out of range.
As Man tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuzaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Man tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Man.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses its target.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Matsuzaka only half commits.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsuzaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Man strikes.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Man misses.
Man lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matsuzaka with a nice calf kick.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Man.
Matsuzaka 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!
Man avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuzaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man misses with a combination
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Man.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsuzaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man cracks Matsuzaka with a good jab.
Man throws a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Man.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsuzaka in the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuzaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
A good leg kick by Man.
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!
Man thumps Matsuzaka with a low kick.
Matsuzaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man thumps Matsuzaka with a low kick.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuzaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Matsuzaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Man 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 276
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Wagner breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wagner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuzaka tried to score with a low kick but Wagner checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Matsuzaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Matsuzaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike.
Matsuzaka pushes Wagner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wagner's defenses.
Wagner takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Wagner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuzaka avoids it.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
A short body shot lands from Matsuzaka as the two fighters clinch.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Matsuzaka holding his opponent close, against the cage. #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!
Wagner tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Matsuzaka pushes Wagner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka is trying to stall.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wagner.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Matsuzaka on the inside.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka is leaning against Wagner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Wagner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
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!
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner working aggressively here. #T4#
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka gets through Wagner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Wagner.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wagner's defenses.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wagner.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Wagner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka 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#
Wagner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Wagner flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsuzaka steps away.
Wagner looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Wagner. That snapped Matsuzaka's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuzaka. That snapped Wagner's head back.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Wagner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner thinks about the counter body kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Wagner is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Matsuzaka working aggressively here.
Wagner lands an elbow that stopped Matsuzaka in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Konrad Wagner has been cut.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wagner.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner misses with the head strike. #T2#
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagner.
A short right from Wagner.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch. #T3#
Matsuzaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagner cracks Matsuzaka with a nice body shot.
Wagner tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wagner 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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Wagner on the inside.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Wagner 's eye. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner wants to stall.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Wagner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konrad Wagner'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#
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner misses with a body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsuzaka.
Nice body punch from Wagner.
Matsuzaka lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
And Wagner responds with a good body kick, but Matsuzaka manages to step out the way in time.
Wagner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from Wagner misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Wagner moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Wagner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka lands a head shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka misses the body punch
and Wagner counters with an inside leg kick.
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuzaka.
Wagner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Wagner moves away and avoids it.
Wagner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsuzaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wagner throws a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wagner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wagner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsuzaka can pounce on him.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely.
Wagner moves out of range as Matsuzaka throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wagner is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka avoids a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Wagner breaks away and moves out of range.
Wagner lands a body shot.
Wagner tries to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Wagner misses.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wagner in his tracks.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wagner swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wagner. That did some damage!
Matsuzaka swings widly with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Wagner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wagner.
Wagner misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body 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!
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wagner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsuzaka 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 266
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1#
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov 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.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a left to the body.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsuzaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice 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!
Matsuzaka thumps Petrov with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka connects with the punch.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsuzaka just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Matsuzaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
A good leg kick by Petrov. #T3#
Petrov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petrov works Matsuzaka's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Matsuzaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts. #T4#
Matsuzaka digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Matsuzaka misses with a double jab.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrov's knee momentarily.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuzaka.
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 Vasil Petrov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matsuzaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Petrov is looking to chop away at Matsuzaka's legs.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Vasil Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Matsuzaka cracks Petrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Petrov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petrov lands with a hook. Matsuzaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsuzaka.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Matsuzaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the body
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov throws a counter high kick but Matsuzaka was just alert enough to avoid it.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matsuzaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Matsuzaka misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Matsuzaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Petrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsuzaka connects with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Matsuzaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Matsuzaka.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Petrov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Matsuzaka.
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!
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Matsuzaka misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Vasil Petrov will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Petrov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Matsuzaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuzaka tries to avoid it.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Petrov cracks Matsuzaka with a good jab.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsuzaka 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 Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov connects with a high kick.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy head kick
and Petrov counters with a low kick, right behind Matsuzaka 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuzaka's head backwards.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Petrov takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Matsuzaka unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Matsuzaka cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov punishes Matsuzaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsuzaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Petrov is predictable there
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuzaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov lands a head kick!
A low kick from Petrov misses
and Matsuzaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Matsuzaka stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
Matsuzaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsuzaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
As Matsuzaka backs away, Petrov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Matsuzaka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrov blocks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a one two! Petrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuzaka in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Keisuke Matsuzaka just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Matsuzaka lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuzaka! But no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Petrov.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka wants to land a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
It seemed like Matsuzaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka misses with the body kick
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Matsuzaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a one-two to the body.
Petrov 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.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice head shot.
Matsuzaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Petrov checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka scores with a head kick.
Matsuzaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsuzaka throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Matsuzaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
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 Vasil Petrov 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!#R5#
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice leg kick from Matsuzaka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka 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.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka throws a head kick that misses.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov scores with a head kick. Matsuzaka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuzaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Matsuzaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Matsuzaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
A little jabbing left from Matsuzaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov throws a right hand that Matsuzaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuzaka also avoids with ease.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Petrov misses the jab.
Matsuzaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Matsuzaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Matsuzaka down.
Petrov throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A head kick by Petrov misses
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsuzaka throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Matsuzaka misses
and Petrov counters with a thumping low kick.
Petrov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsuzaka sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrov walks into a jab.#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Matsuzaka cracks Petrov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Petrov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Matsuzaka finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.#T4#
Petrov misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice right hand that sends Petrov toppling to the canvas! Petrov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Matsuzaka finish him?!
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Matsuzaka throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matsuzaka thinking.
Petrov clobbers Matsuzaka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Matsuzaka walks into a left hand.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuzaka feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov looks for the body kick but Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.
Vasil Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Matsuzaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 261
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Benny misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Benny looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Benny's shoulder, as Benny tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Benny throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Benny looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter with a body kick.
Benny 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.
Benny lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Benny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Matsuzaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsuzaka defending well as Benny loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Benny lands with a nice body punch.
Benny getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benny misses with a looping right.#T1#
Benny misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a left to the body.
Matsuzaka takes one to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Benny.
Benny looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Benny manages to avoid it.
Benny misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka cracks Benny with an open hand slap.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Benny misses.
Benny cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benny throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
Benny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benny swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Benny misses with a looping right.#T2#
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Benny 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!
Matsuzaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benny closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benny misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Benny lands.
Benny loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Benny lands with a good body shot.
Matsuzaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benny.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Benny slips the punch.
Benny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benny moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.#T3#
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Benny's body.
Benny throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benny thinking.
Benny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benny misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Benny was well out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Benny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benny slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Both fighters circling a little - Matsuzaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benny checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Benny misses.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Benny's body.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Benny strikes.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Benny moves out of range.
Benny cracks Matsuzaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Benny misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Benny connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benny misses with an uppercut
and Benny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benny throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka 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.#R2#
Benny misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benny throws out the jab.
Benny misses with a hook.
Benny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benny misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Benny.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Benny's body.
A big right from Benny misses.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Benny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Benny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Benny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsuzaka thows a body kick. Benny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
A big left from Benny misses.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benny manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benny misses with a looping right.
Benny looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Benny loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Benny misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benny 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.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Benny is just out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Benny throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka thows a body kick. Benny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Benny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benny thuds his right hand into Matsuzaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benny misses with a looping right.
Jab from Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benny connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benny.
The fighters circling - Benny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Matsuzaka coming out on top.
Benny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka lands a slapping body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matsuzaka - that will leave a mark!
Benny throws a big shot that misses.
As Benny backs away, Matsuzaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benny throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Benny throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Benny manages to avoid it.
Benny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Benny.
Benny lands a really nice looking cross but Matsuzaka seems unphased.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benny.
Benny connects with a right hand. Matsuzaka shakes it off.
Matsuzaka lands the left hand.
Benny slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benny throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
A nice side step and Benny releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsuzaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benny throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Benny throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Benny looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
As Benny backs away, Matsuzaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Benny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Benny throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Benny takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Benny checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Benny strikes.
Benny misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Benny misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Benny counters with a stiff right hand.
Benny misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benny.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka jabs at Benny's body.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Benny's shoulder, as Benny tries to avoid the shot.
Benny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Benny's head but Benny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benny swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Benny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Benny should have avoided that one.
Benny throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Benny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a good low kick that Benny was not able to check.
Benny has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Benny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Benny.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Benny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Matsuzaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Benny blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Benny misses the target.
Matsuzaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Benny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Benny misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Benny blocks the leg kick.
Benny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsuzaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsuzaka works Benny's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benny.
Benny appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Nice body punch from Benny.
Benny throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benny.
A countering left hand to the body from Benny misses.
Benny takes one 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!
Matsuzaka punishes Benny's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Benny misses
and Benny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsuzaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Benny is out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but Benny avoids it.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Benny is out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Benny moves out of range. #T3#
Benny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab. Benny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benny has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka connects with a single shot there.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Benny looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuzaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benny ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.#T4#
Benny throws a body shot but no joy.
Benny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka lands a head shot.
Benny checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benny moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks Benny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benny down.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Benny 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.
Matsuzaka tried to score with a low kick but Benny checks it.
Benny throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka ducks right into an uppercut from Benny.
Matsuzaka throws a sloppy head kick and Benny moves out of range easily.
Benny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsuzaka 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 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 256
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Christiano scores with a nice right hand.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christiano misses the body punch
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka throws a wild body kick that Christiano sees coming a mile off.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
And Matsuzaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Christiano blocks it.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka cracks Christiano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuzaka at a distance.
Matsuzaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Christiano thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but Christiano avoids it.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka takes one to the chin there.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christiano ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.#T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka wants to slow Christiano down by chopping away at his legs.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up but Christiano circles away and keeps his distance.
Christiano motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Christiano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsuzaka. That's going to slow Christiano down.
Christiano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Christiano slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Christiano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Christiano. That snapped Matsuzaka's head back.
Christiano moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Christiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
A good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is looking to chop away at Christiano's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christiano.
Christiano moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Christiano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsuzaka throws a head kick that misses.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Matsuzaka throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuzaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christiano takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Matsuzaka's legs.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch but Christiano is avoiding it.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Christiano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Matsuzaka walks into a straight right hand from Christiano.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Christiano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Matsuzaka on the inside.
A short right from Christiano.
Matsuzaka pushes Christiano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Christiano wants to break free but Matsuzaka has control.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka presses Christiano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka. #CUT#It looks like Juan Christiano has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Matsuzaka works on Christiano's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka. #BC2#
Christiano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christiano.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christiano lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsuzaka has time to react.
Christiano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsuzaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Matsuzaka's legs.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Christiano 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 round but I would say that Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Christiano ducked under it nicely.
Christiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christiano, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
Christiano throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Christiano. #BC2#
Christiano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuzaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Christiano throws a lazy body kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Christiano and pushes him back against the cage in a 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!
Matsuzaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Christiano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Christiano misses with a body punch. #T1#
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Christiano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christiano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Christiano connects with a body shot that sends Matsuzaka's belly button to the back.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Matsuzaka avoids a kick to the body.
As Christiano tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Christiano manages to avoid the attempt.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsuzaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Christiano tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Christiano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Christiano scores with a punch to the head.
Christiano misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Matsuzaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka sizes up Christiano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Christiano misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano throws a shot to the body.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Christiano backs away, Matsuzaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Christiano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Christiano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christiano manages to circle out of the way.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Matsuzaka lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka tries to land a front kick but Christiano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano misses with a left hand
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christiano thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there #CL#
and Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Christiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Christiano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Christiano.
Matsuzaka walks into a stiff left hand from Christiano.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
Christiano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christiano lands a jab-cross combination.
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice right hand.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano tries to move into range but Matsuzaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Christiano.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Matsuzaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuzaka there.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christiano scores with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Matsuzaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Christiano off the cage and back into range.
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christiano lands a right hook to the body.
Christiano misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsuzaka tried to counter with a leg kick but Christiano avoided it.
Matsuzaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance. #T1#
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab. Christiano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Christiano circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsuzaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christiano tries to work over Matsuzaka's front leg with a kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Matsuzaka jabs Christiano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
Christiano tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Christiano misses with a series of wild punches.
Christiano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuzaka in his tracks.
Matsuzaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christiano finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuzaka's head.
Christiano misses with a body kick.#T2#
Christiano misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christiano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuzaka.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Christiano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuzaka.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka avoids a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsuzaka is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Matsuzaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christiano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsuzaka cracks Christiano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsuzaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuzaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matsuzaka works Christiano's body with a nice hook.
Christiano misses with a hook.
Christiano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano swinging wildly here. #T4#
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christiano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka cracks Christiano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Matsuzaka clinches with his opponent.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Christiano wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsuzaka won't allow it.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Christiano 's eye.
Matsuzaka blocks an 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 Keisuke Matsuzaka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsuzaka, 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 Jack Bonds 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... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 251
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping right hand.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Con counters with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Con misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Con.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Con slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a jab to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuzaka. That snapped Con's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Con is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsuzaka rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Con now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Con slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Con looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Con displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Con throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Con slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Con finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuzaka's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Con throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Matsuzaka gets a clinch.
Con struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Con doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Con will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matsuzaka up against the cage.#T3#
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Con controls his hands.
Con trying to stall but Matsuzaka improves his position.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like A. Mere Con has been cut.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Con avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Con scores with a nice hook to the head.
Con's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Con working aggressively here.
Con blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Con blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cons head.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Con uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Matsuzaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Con backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Con struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Con blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Con controls the action.
Con blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Con has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matsuzaka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Con can turn it around.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Con.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on A. Mere Con's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
Con misses the jab.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Con jabs Matsuzaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Con's body.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Con throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Con takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Con looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Con throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses its target.
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Con sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Con takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka misses with a combination
and Con counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Con to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks Con's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Con down.
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!
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Con has time to react.
Con misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Con.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
Con looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Matsuzaka ducks right into an uppercut from Con.
Con rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con lands a really nice looking cross but Matsuzaka seems unphased.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Con misses.#T4#
Matsuzaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsuzaka.
Con ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but Con circles away.
Matsuzaka darts in trying to clinch
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Con.
Matsuzaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Con takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Con lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsuzaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Con is out of range.
Con wants to counter the offense by Matsuzaka and move into the clinch position.
Con lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on A. Mere Con's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and clinches.
Con leaning his opponent against the cage.
A. Mere Con has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Con can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Con blocks an elbow strike.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Con.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Con.
Con blocks an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into Con's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Con's gas tank.
Matsuzaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Con takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Matsuzaka cracks Con with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Con can do to turn this around?
Con blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Con goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Con avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka pushes Con back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Con misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the head.
Con lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Con blocks an elbow strike.
Con effectively controlling the action here.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Con avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Con's defenses.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka. #T2#
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Con controls his hands.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Con backwards.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsuzaka.
Con works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka works on Con's body with a couple of short punches.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Matsuzaka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Con misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Con trying to stall but Matsuzaka improves his position.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Con.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka is working Con over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Con back against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Con backwards. #T4#
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Con blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Con stalling in the clinch but Matsuzaka improves position.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Con tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsuzaka 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 245
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Matsuzaka tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuzaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Good work by Matsuzaka as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Matsuzaka.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones is looking to slow Matsuzaka down with leg kicks.
Matsuzaka defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
Jones lands the left hand.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuzaka motions for Jones to come forward. Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuzaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Matsuzaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones sizes up Matsuzaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Jones digs a good body shot into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Jones with a hook.
Matsuzaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsuzaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuzaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Jones jabs at Matsuzaka's body.
Jones lands a jab 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!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsuzaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Jones misses.
Matsuzaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Jones catches Matsuzaka right on the button with a cross.
Jones throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones backing away here, and Matsuzaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones cracks a nice hook into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Matsuzaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Matsuzaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuzaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsuzaka.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
A jab lands there for Jones.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's front leg with a kick but Matsuzaka checks it. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsuzaka can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsuzaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka with the inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Jones feints a jab promting Matsuzaka to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matsuzaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones. #T2#
A low kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Matsuzaka finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones 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.
Matsuzaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsuzaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsuzaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsuzaka works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Matsuzaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsuzaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsuzaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matsuzaka with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Jones throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Jones.#T4#
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Matsuzaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuzaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice right hand.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Matsuzaka tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones 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.#R3#
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Matsuzaka down.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice body kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuzaka at a distance.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones checks a leg kick.#T1#
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuzaka there.
Matsuzaka lands a jab.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka saw it coming and moves away.
Matsuzaka wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Matsuzaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones looks to land a combination but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka lands a high kick!
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
And Matsuzaka responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Matsuzaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Good work by Matsuzaka as he checks the leg kick.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuzaka's head backwards.
Matsuzaka works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Matsuzaka takes one on the button.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka moves his leg out of the way.
Matsuzaka gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Jones avoids the head kick by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matsuzaka - that will leave a mark!
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Jones feints and then cracks Matsuzaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuzaka down.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.#T4#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.#CL2#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsuzaka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook 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 round but Mason Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Matsuzaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsuzaka on the side of the head.#CL2#
Matsuzaka instigates a clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Matsuzaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsuzaka.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
A big right from Jones misses.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones misses the body punch #CL2#
and Matsuzaka counters by clinching up.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones moves out of range as Matsuzaka throws a body kick.
Jones throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka maintains the clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsuzaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Matsuzaka's ribcage. Matsuzaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one. #T4#
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Jones.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Matsuzaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
A jab from Matsuzaka does it's job there.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matsuzaka manages to circle out of the way.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's front leg with a kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsuzaka.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsuzaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Jones misses.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka misses with a few strikes there.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it well.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones catches Matsuzaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Matsuzaka misses.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsuzaka.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsuzaka off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Matsuzaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Matsuzaka rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones blocks a head kick by Matsuzaka.
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 Matsuzaka does it's job there.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuzaka fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Jones.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keisuke Matsuzaka.
I think Jones 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 James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones retains his welterweight title!
Mason Jones made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 240
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Matsuzaka misses with a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka 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.
Gentil lands a nice shot to the body.
Gentil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gentil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Gentil settles back down.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Gentil throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gentil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuzaka's head backwards.
Gentil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
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!
Gentil moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil. #T1#
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil lands with a cross.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the body.
Gentil blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka with a hook.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Gentil.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses its target.
Gentil throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gentil!
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matsuzaka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gentil.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Matsuzaka drives through and clinches with Gentil against the cage.
Gentil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gentil or not. #T2#
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
Gentil is working Matsuzaka over against the cage.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
A short right from Gentil.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head.
Gentil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gentil lands a left hand.
Matsuzaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gentil backwards. #BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Matsuzaka is looking to slow Gentil down with leg kicks.
Gentil misses with a hook.#T3#
Gentil cracks a nice hook into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Matsuzaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gentil. Gentil obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsuzaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsuzaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Gentil defending well as Matsuzaka loads up on a big left hand.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka wants to land a leg kick but Gentil is out of range.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentil throws a nice looking combination but Matsuzaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsuzaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gentils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentil lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsuzaka off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Gentil delivers a nice body kick.
Matsuzaka cracks Gentil with an open hand slap.
Matsuzaka defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Gentil throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick that misses
and Gentil counters with a good, hard body kick but Matsuzaka shrugs it off.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Gentil connects with a body shot.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil throws the kick towards the body but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matsuzaka tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Gentil keeps Matsuzaka at a distance using the push kick.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.#CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Gentil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentil is leaning against Matsuzaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gentil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Gentil scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka. #T1#
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Gentil lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gentil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gentil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Gentil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka is leaning against Gentil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Gentil is leaning against Matsuzaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Gentil avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
A short right from Matsuzaka.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gentil lands a body shot.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsuzaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gentil. #T3#
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Matsuzaka darts in and clinches Gentil up against the cage.#BC2#
Gentil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Gentil.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Gentil throws a series of strikes that have Matsuzaka backpedaling.
Matsuzaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentil misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a two punch combo.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Crunch! Gentil slams his shin into Matsuzaka's torso.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentil keeps the fight on the outside.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a right hand.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Gentil replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matsuzaka blocks it well.
Gentil missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Gentil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gentil goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Gentil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil thuds his shin into the meat of Matsuzaka's side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Gentil.
Gentil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Gentil misses.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Gentil throws a push kick but Matsuzaka slaps the foot to one side.
Gentil swinging wildly here.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Gentil and move into the clinch.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matsuzaka. That one must have hurt.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gentil misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Gentil.#T1##CL2#
Gentil moves into the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gentil working aggressively here.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Gentil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
Gentil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gentil cracks Matsuzaka with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka. #BC2#
Gentil breaks from the clinch.
Matsuzaka connects with a right hand. Gentil shakes it off.
Matsuzaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsuzaka throws a front kick that sends Gentil stumbling back into the cage.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but Gentil circles away.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka clobbers Gentil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Gentil unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matsuzaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Matsuzaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gentil scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsuzaka should have avoided that one.
Matsuzaka jabs at Gentil's body.
Matsuzaka lands with a big left! Gentil is wobbled badly! Matsuzaka comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Gentil to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 235
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Sinclair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sinclair misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sinclair bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sinclair misses with a two punch combination.
Sinclair throws a sloppy body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sinclair's knee momentarily.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sinclair gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sinclair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsuzaka circles away.
Sinclair misses with a wild body shot.
Sinclair throws the kick towards the body but Matsuzaka avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Sinclair 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.
Sinclair fails to land the takedown.
Sinclair lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuzaka's head back. #T1##TD2#
Sinclair gets a double leg takedown into Matsuzaka's guard.
Matsuzaka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sinclair slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sinclair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsuzaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sinclair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sinclair showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Matsuzaka keeps moving. #T2#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matsuzaka has his hands on Sinclair's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sinclair scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sinclair with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sinclair falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Jab from Matsuzaka.#T3#
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.
Sinclair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuzaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsuzaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sinclair shoots for a takedown but Matsuzaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itchy Sinclair.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sinclair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sinclair scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sinclair scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair throws a right hand that Matsuzaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuzaka also avoids with ease.#T4#
Sinclair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Sinclair.
Matsuzaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair. #KD#
Matsuzaka cracks Sinclair with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matsuzaka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sinclair to stand back up!#ROC#Sinclair is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Itchy Sinclair's cut even more.
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Sinclair.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair lands a jab to the nose.
Sinclair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sinclair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinclair closes the distance and clinches up with Matsuzaka, looking for a takedown. Sinclair pushes Matsuzaka against the cage but Matsuzaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Sinclair drives through with a takedown into Matsuzaka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Matsuzaka is wriggling around but Sinclair manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itchy Sinclair dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sinclair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sinclair misses with a hook.
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sinclair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuzaka.
Sinclair misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka cracks Sinclair with a hook to the temple - Sinclair is on wobbly legs here! Matsuzaka swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sinclair falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Matsuzaka wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
After the fight, Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 230
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Con slips a jab and a cross from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Con.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Matsuzaka tries a quick counter leg kick but Con is wise to it.
Con throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Con's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Con misses with a hook.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and pushes Con back into the cage.
Con misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Con's brow.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Con.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Con blocks it.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Con leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Con lands a shoulder strike.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka has Con pushed against the cage.#T1#
Con lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Con's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Con controls his hands.
Matsuzaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Con.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka has a couple of punches blocked by Con.
Matsuzaka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Con seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matsuzaka can turn it around.
Con goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka letting Con take a breather here.
Matsuzaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Con's efforts to push away.
Matsuzaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Matsuzaka prevents Con from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Con tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuzaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka has Con pressed against the cage, preventing Con from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Con misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Con tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow.
A short right from Con.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Con throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Con misses with a hook to the ribs.
Con digs a right hand underneath Matsuzaka's ribcage. Matsuzaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Con misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Con's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Con there.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Con throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Con missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Con.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Con throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.#T4#
Con lands a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Con manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Con lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Con's ribs.
Con lands a head shot.
Con is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Con checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Con.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka throws a solid leg kick but Con takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.#CL2#
Matsuzaka has closed the distance and engaged Con in a clinch.
Con struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Con misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Con moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
A shot to the body from Con misses
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Con takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Con lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Con smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Con's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Con.
The fighters circle momentarily. Con darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target. #T1#
Con throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsuzaka walks into a straight right hand from Con.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Matsuzaka lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsuzaka 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 Con has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Con and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Con's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsuzaka under the eye.
Con ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Con connects with the punch.
Con lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Matsuzaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Con's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Matsuzaka clobbers Con with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Con is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Con misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka clobbers Con with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsuzaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Con's sensitive parts.
Matsuzaka jabs Con right on the nose. Con blinks but takes it well.
Con avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A. Mere Con is winning the standup battle so far.
Con swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka works the jab nicely.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Con moves out of range. #T3#
Con tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Con lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Con avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Con rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Con's knee momentarily.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Matsuzaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Con's sensitive parts.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range. #T4#
Con stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice combination there by Con.
Con misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Con throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Con checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.
Con works Matsuzaka's body with a nice hook.
Con misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Con scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Con lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Con throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on 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 A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice jab there from Con. #CL2#
Matsuzaka clinches up against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Con takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Con's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Con in his tracks.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuzaka! But no joy.
Con misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Matsuzaka coming out on top.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Con as he connects with a hook.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Con moves out of range.
Matsuzaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Con checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Con was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsuzaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Con under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Matsuzaka looks for the body kick but Con saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Matsuzaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Con struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Con.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Con.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow.
Con misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Con blocks an uppercut.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Con dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Con tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
Con prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Con stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Con blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Con lands a nice uppercut.
Con misses with a hook to the ribs.
Con is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into Con's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Con's gas tank. #T3#
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Con back against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Con stalling against the cage.
Con working hard to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Con leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Con wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Con.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Con 's eye.
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Con lands a body shot in the clinch.
Con swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Con dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Con tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Con controlling the action here for a moment.
Con just leaning against Matsuzaka, taking a breather.
Con gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Con working hard to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka trying to stall but Con improves his position.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cons head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka really 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.#R4#
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Con throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and clinches.
Con misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Matsuzaka trying to stall but Con improves his position.
Con lands an uppercut.
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka pushes Con back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Con wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Con throws a head punch that misses.
Con blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Con struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka working aggressively here. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Con.
Con wants to break the clinch but can't.
Con scores with a nice hook to the head.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Con lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Con breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
A nice side step and Matsuzaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Con throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Con fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Con misses. #T2#
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Con.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuzaka! But no joy.
Matsuzaka throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Con takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Con swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Con there.
Matsuzaka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsuzaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsuzaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Con lands a jab to the nose.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Con throws a right and a left that Matsuzaka avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuzaka! But no joy.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Con takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Con.#T3#
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Con swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Con appears to be looking for a big counter.
Con throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
Matsuzaka feints a jab promting Con to slip. Matsuzaka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Con slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Con.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Con stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Con misses with a few strikes there.
Matsuzaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Con.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Con counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Con throws a right and a left that Matsuzaka avoids nicely.
Matsuzaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
Con tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Con does it's job there.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Con swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Con takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Con does no damage.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Con works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
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 A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
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!#R5#
Matsuzaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Con swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Con lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con lands a two punch combo.
Con takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Con misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Con 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a straight left.
Con throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Con misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Con.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
Con avoids a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con misses with a body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Con takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot.#T2#
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Con lands a right hook 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!
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Con digs a good body shot into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Con misses with a straight left.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a body shot.
Con uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
A quick step to the side and Con tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Con has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Con jabs Matsuzaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Con.#T3#
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Con's body.
Con connects with a body shot.
Matsuzaka thuds his right hand into Con's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Con cracks Matsuzaka with an open hand slap.
Con missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Con misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Con misses.
Con slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with an outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuzaka.
Con throws out a powerful jab.
Con throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.
Con takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Con misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Con misses
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot that sends Con's belly button to the back.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Con fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keisuke Matsuzaka.
I think Matsuzaka 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 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... A. Mere Con!
A. Mere Con retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, A. Mere Con thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Gentil swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gentil is out of range and Matsuzaka settles back down.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil throws a good cross that connects.
Matsuzaka looks to clinch
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Matsuzaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Gentil scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Gentil blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gentil walks into a jab.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka lands a really nice looking cross but Gentil seems unphased.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gentil! But no joy.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka 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.
An inside leg kick from Matsuzaka misses.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Gentil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsuzaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gentil throws the kick towards the body but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka thows a leg kick but Gentil checks it
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil cracks a nice hook into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuzaka off balance momentarily.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Gentil's body.#CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Gentil on the inside.
Gentil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Gentil blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Gentil fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Gentil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Gentil tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand underneath Gentil's ribcage. Gentil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gentil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentil misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gentil lands with a light punch inside.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gentil pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gentil working aggressively here.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Gentil tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gentil.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Gentil.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Gentil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Gentil 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#
Matsuzaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsuzaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuzaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gentil is out of range.
Gentil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gentil.#CL#
Matsuzaka forces Gentil back against the cage and clinches.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Gentil avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka presses Gentil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gentil misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Gentil 's eye.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gentil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Gentil blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Gentil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Gentil 's eye.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuzaka fails to land.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Gentil.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gentil.
A nice left hand lands by Matsuzaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Gentil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gentil tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Gentil blocks it. #BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gentil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gentil looks to land a body kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentil can pounce on him.
Gentil takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Gentil, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3##CL#
Gentil gets tackled into the cage by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka maintains the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Gentil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gentil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Gentil tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage. #BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Matsuzaka defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Gentil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
Gentil scores with a spinning back kick!
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gentil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Gentil tries to clinch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Gentil misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Matsuzaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gentil let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsuzaka looks to land a body kick but Gentil moved away.
Matsuzaka lands with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gentil. That did some damage!
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsuzaka's hands.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Gentil only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Gentil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Gentil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsuzaka to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Gentil keeps it at a distance.
Gentil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Matsuzaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gentil tries to clinch but Matsuzaka moves out of range. #CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Gentil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Gentil.
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land. #T1#
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka stalling in the clinch but Gentil improves position.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentil lands a shot to the body.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Gentil as the two fighters clinch.
Gentil blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Gentil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka'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.
Gentil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Gentil scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Gentil blocking some punches.
Gentil can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil lands a right hand.
Matsuzaka cracks Gentil with a nice body 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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Gentil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentil working aggressively here.
Gentil takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Paulo Gentil has been cut.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Gentil takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A short right from Matsuzaka on the inside.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Gentil backwards.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gentil gets through Matsuzaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Matsuzaka as the two fighters clinch.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Gentil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Matsuzaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Matsuzaka fails to land. #T4#
Matsuzaka presses Gentil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Matsuzaka as the two fighters clinch.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Gentil throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Gentil dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Gentil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Gentil working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsuzaka 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 217
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Seres slips under a jab.
Seres throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seres.
Seres 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.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka digs a good body shot into Seres's ribs.
Matsuzaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsuzaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Seres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Seres moved away.
Seres lands with a good body shot.
Seres blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Seres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seres.
Seres loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.#T1#
Seres throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Seres tries to work over Matsuzaka's front leg with a kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Seres cracks Matsuzaka with a good jab.
Matsuzaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andor Seres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Seres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Seres gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seres lands a decent elbow from side control.
Matsuzaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seres on the ground.
An elbow from Seres crashes against the mat.
Seres throws a strike aimed at the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka avoids it well.#T2#
Seres tries to score with some ground and pound. Matsuzaka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Seres throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Seres looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matsuzaka is avoiding damage well.
Seres tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Matsuzaka tries to buck Seres off but Seres is having none of it.
Seres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuzaka keeps working.
Seres lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Seres cracks Matsuzaka with a big right hand but Matsuzaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Seres misses with the ground and pound.
Seres sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matsuzaka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Seres misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Matsuzaka tries to bench press Seres off him but Seres keeps the position. #T3#
Seres tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Seres trying to control the action but Matsuzaka is working from the bottom.
Matsuzaka tries to bench press Seres off him but Seres keeps the position.
Seres lands a decent elbow from side control.
Matsuzaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Seres throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seres working the body and head with strikes.
Seres misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Seres crashes against the mat. #T4#
Seres throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Seres working the head with strikes.
Seres throwing strikes but Matsuzaka manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Seres is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuzaka keeps moving and retains side control.
Seres can't do much from the bottom here.
Seres is trying to get back to half guard.
Seres is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Matsuzaka is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Seres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsuzaka prevents Seres from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Seres dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Seres moves out of range.
Matsuzaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Seres. Seres gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seres getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seres's head.
Seres lands an overhand right.
Seres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seres throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuzaka works Seres's body with a nice hook.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Seres connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Seres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Seres takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Seres.
Seres throws a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Seres's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seres.
Matsuzaka moves forwards but Seres connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seres throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Seres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Seres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Seres.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seres manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Seres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donk. Seres catches Matsuzaka right on the button with a cross.
Seres thows a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Seres slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
Seres lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Seres throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seres misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seres.
An inside leg kick from Seres misses.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Seres.
Seres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka stuns Seres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsuzaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Seres throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
Seres walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Seres moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Seres scores with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seres.
Matsuzaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seres is out of range and Matsuzaka settles back down.
Seres moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsuzaka.
Jab by Seres.
Seres throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Seres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsuzaka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Seres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seres falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsuzaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Seres manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seres throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seres.
Seres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsuzaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Seres avoids it easily.
Seres with the counter takedown but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Seres.
Seres scores with a nice head shot.
A clash of legs there as Matsuzaka blocks the low kick.
Seres lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Donk. Matsuzaka catches Seres right on the button with a cross.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka 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#
Seres 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.
Seres ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Seres jabs Matsuzaka right on the nose. Matsuzaka blinks but takes it well.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seres misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Seres misses the target.
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Seres was well out of range.
Matsuzaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Seres feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Seres moves out of range.
Seres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seres circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seres! But no joy.
Matsuzaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seres. #T1#
Seres slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
A little jabbing left from Seres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seres lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Seres throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Seres misses the shot to the body.
Seres throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka. #TD2#
Seres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matsuzaka trying to control from the bottom.
Matsuzaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Seres scores with a couple of nice shots.
Seres is trying to control. Matsuzaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsuzaka trying to control here.
Seres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuzaka defending well though. #T2#
Seres thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Seres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Seres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seres throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Seres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seres wants to control but Matsuzaka is keeping him busy.
Matsuzaka wants to improve his position but Seres is controlling well.
Seres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seres is trying to control. Matsuzaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Seres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Seres thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Seres is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Matsuzaka avoids a series of strikes thrown by Seres.
Seres is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matsuzaka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Seres lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Seres connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Seres landing strikes from the mount and Matsuzaka is in trouble!
Matsuzaka taking shots to the head.
Seres working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#Matsuzaka is rocked!
Matsuzaka wants to hold on but Seres pushes him away.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seres looking to control but Matsuzaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsuzaka takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Matsuzaka is looking to get to half guard.
Seres breaks from Matsuzaka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Matsuzaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seres lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Seres landing strikes, looking to finish!
Seres postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Matsuzaka badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Seres around the waist but Seres pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Seres is the winner by TKO! Seres jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andor Seres!
Andor Seres is the new welterweight champion!
Andor Seres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 942 Sector vs. Matsuzaka
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Sector throws a nice looking combination but Matsuzaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Sector misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sector.
Sector cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD#
Sector drops Matsuzaka with a beautiful combination! Matsuzaka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sector is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Keisuke Matsuzaka has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sector counters with a good low kick that Matsuzaka was not able to check.
Sector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Sector.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick, looking for Sector's leg but Sector calmly moves out of range.
Sector throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuzaka moves out of range easily. #T1#
Sector looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sector.
Matsuzaka throws the left hand but Sector avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sector connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsuzaka momentarily.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sector cracks Matsuzaka with an open hand slap.
Sector is looking to slow Matsuzaka down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Sector, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sector throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Matsuzaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sector's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Sector as he connects with a hook.
Sector takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sector misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Matsuzaka.
Sector looks to throw a body kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Sector misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Sector.
Sector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sector fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsuzaka in the body.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Matsuzaka instigates a clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Sector controls the action.
Sector wants to break free but Matsuzaka has control.
Sector dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
I was talking to Sector's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Sector is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Matsuzaka prevents Sector from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sector has had enough of the clinch but Matsuzaka keeps him there for the moment.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Sector on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Sector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sector is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Sector can't break the clinch.
Matsuzaka gets through Sector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sector throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sector is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling him.
Sector is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling him.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sector misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka works on Sector's body with a couple of short punches.
Sector misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Summa Sector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keisuke Matsuzaka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sector misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sector throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka connects with a jab.
Sector misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka throws a sloppy body shot
and Sector counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Sector misses #CL2#
and Matsuzaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Summa Sector has been cut.#T1#
Sector lands with a left to the head.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Sector 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Matsuzaka.
Sector swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Sector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sector steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matsuzaka. That one must have hurt.
Sector connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sector misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sector thinking.
Summa Sector is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Sector throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Sector attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sector looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Matsuzaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sector on the side of the head.
Matsuzaka takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sector manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sector manages to avoid it.
Sector misses with the combination.
Matsuzaka blocks a head kick by Sector.
Matsuzaka wants to counter the offense by Sector and move into the clinch position.
Matsuzaka wants to slow Sector down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice straight punches there by Matsuzaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsuzaka.
Sector is looking to score with low kicks.
Matsuzaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sector. #T4#
Sector misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Sector swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Sector moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Matsuzaka does it's job there.
Sector throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sector has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsuzaka.
A big left from Sector misses.
Sector misses with a kick to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Sector tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka swings widly with a right hand
and Sector counters with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka thuds his right hand into Sector's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Matsuzaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sector looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Sector cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sector just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Matsuzaka has Sector up against the cage in a clinch.
Sector tries to break free but Matsuzaka pushes him back against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sector seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matsuzaka can turn it around.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sector is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Sector misses with some punches. #BC#
Sector breaks from the clinch.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sector blocks a low kick nicely.
Sector misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
and Sector counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sector swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Sector is having none of it. #T3#
Sector throws a leg kick that misses.
Sector gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Sector works the jab nicely.
Sector scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sector avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot
and Sector counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Sector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Matsuzaka.
Sector cracks Matsuzaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sector has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuzaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Sector's head.
Matsuzaka with the inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka tries to score with a low kick but Sector moves his leg out of the way.
Sector takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Matsuzaka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and clinches.
Sector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sector misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sector backwards.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Sector avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka gets through Sector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Sector avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Sector misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Sector blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sector's efforts to push away.
Sector scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Sector leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sector is trying to break free.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Sector breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matsuzaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sector - the referee stops the clock and Matsuzaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sector. Matsuzaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matsuzaka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sector. That one must have hurt.
Matsuzaka moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Sector lands an overhand right.
Sector works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka looks for the body kick but Sector saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Sector strikes.
Matsuzaka lands a slapping body shot.
Sector checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sector misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Matsuzaka tests Sector's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Sector takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Matsuzaka has closed the distance and engaged Sector in a clinch.
Sector scores with a shot to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sector.
A head punch on the inside from Sector fails to land.
Sector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sector scores with a shot to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Sector throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Sector blocks an uppercut.
Sector swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Sector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Sector misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Sector manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Sector.
Sector is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sector manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sector throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
Sector falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Sector takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Summa Sector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Sector takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sector swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsuzaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sector swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka lands a right hook to the body.
Sector swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.
It looked like Sector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big left from Sector misses.
Sector jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sector takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sector has time to react.#T2#
Matsuzaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sector throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sector takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Matsuzaka clinches.
Sector lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sector misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka - that landed with a thud.
Sector makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sector lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sector misses with a punch on the inside.
Sector blocks an elbow strike.
Sector pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Sector misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sector creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sector lands an uppercut.
Sector has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sector tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sector doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sector lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Sector breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Matsuzaka, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Sector throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Sector avoids it with no problem.
Sector 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!
Sector goes for a small jab and connects. Now Sector goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Matsuzaka stumbles back but Sector runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Matsuzaka to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Matsuzaka will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Summa Sector!
Summa Sector retains his welterweight title!
Summa Sector decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 205
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Con misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Nice shot by Con.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.#CL#
Matsuzaka drives through and clinches with Con against the cage.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Con blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Con lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Con lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con misses with some punches.
Con misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Con blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Con is struggling to control the position.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Con breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Matsuzaka lands a slapping body shot.
Con swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Con sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but Con circles away.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
A big right from Con misses. #T2#
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Matsuzaka is predictable there
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Con.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Con keeps it at a distance.
Con appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
enabling Con to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Con slips under a jab.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con throws a nice looking combination but Matsuzaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Con.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Con slaps the foot to one side.
Con takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Matsuzaka clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Con breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Con momentarily.
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!
Con misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Con throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks Con's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Con down.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Con takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
A good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Con.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Con cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Con is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matsuzaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Con throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Con misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Con manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matsuzaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Con takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
A combination from Con does no damage.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Con releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Nice body punch from Con.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Con stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsuzaka chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Con throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Con misses the jab.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Con checks a leg kick nicely.
Con darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Con is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks Con's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Con down.
A nice leg kick from Matsuzaka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A. Mere Con seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Matsuzaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Con looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Con misses with a straight right.
As Con tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Con manages to avoid the attempt.
Matsuzaka throws a front kick aimed at Con's knee but Con avoids it well.
Con misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Con.
Con stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsuzaka lands with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsuzaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuzaka.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Con moves out of range. #T3#
Con chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsuzaka can pounce on him.
Con moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Con swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka works Con's body with a nice hook.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a left hand
and Con counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Con walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Con throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Con looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuzaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Con releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.#T4#
Con checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka 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.
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Matsuzaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Con doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a jab to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a left to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch
enabling Con to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Con's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Con's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Matsuzaka scores with a jab. Con acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Con lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Con takes one to the side of the head.
Con lands with a nice combination. Matsuzaka backs away looking to recover.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Matsuzaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Con's sensitive parts.
Matsuzaka swings widly with a right hand
and Con counters with a straight right hand.
Con swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Con avoids it easily.
Con misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Con misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Con lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Con throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Con takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka connects with a jab.
Matsuzaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Con.
A good leg kick by Matsuzaka. #T2#
A cross from Matsuzaka lands.
Con darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con staying out of range there.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Con scores with a hook to the body. Matsuzaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Con takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Con checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.#T3#
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Matsuzaka 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.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Con momentarily.
Con takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuzaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Con on the side of the head.
Con uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Con lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuzaka circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Con.
Con throws out a powerful jab.
Con clobbers Matsuzaka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Matsuzaka clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Con.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Matsuzaka pushes Con back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Con looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Con is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matsuzaka is keeping busy.
Con is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Con looking to stall.
Con swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Con takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
Con has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Con.
Con lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka 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#
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is looking to slow Con down with leg kicks.
Con lands a slapping body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Con 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.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to Con's midsection.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Con misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Con finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuzaka's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Con as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Con throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka with the inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
and Con makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Con misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con slips a jab from Matsuzaka.#T2#
Matsuzaka works Con's body with a nice hook.
Con rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuzaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con connects with a right hand. Matsuzaka shakes it off.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Con fails to land with a series of punches.
Con on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Con misses the body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Con swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Con's ribs.
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch. #T3##CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Con wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsuzaka won't allow it.
Matsuzaka pushes Con back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Con trying to stall but Matsuzaka improves his position.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Con is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Con breaks from the clinch.
Con takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Con.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con. #CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Matsuzaka working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Con misses with the head strike.
Con blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka stalls.
Con swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Con lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka taking a breather.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka 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 fourth round but I would say that Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
A. Mere Con has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.#CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Con lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Matsuzaka.
Nice body punch from Con.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Con.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Con is trying to force a seperation but Matsuzaka has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Matsuzaka pushes Con back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka lands a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Con avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Con is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling him.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Con backwards.
Matsuzaka works on Con's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Con looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Con takes an elbow to the temple.
Con blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsuzaka as Con tries to tie him up.
Con takes an elbow to the forehead.
Con tries to stall but Matsuzaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Con.
Matsuzaka being controlled against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.
Con throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Con's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Con's defenses.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Con backwards.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Con can't break the clinch.
Con tries to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling the position.
Con misses with a body punch.
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Con avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Con tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Con misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow.
Con lands a shoulder strike.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Con.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Con creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Con stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow. #BC2#
Con manages to break the clinch.
Con slips under 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!
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Con wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Con just manages to avoid it.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the nose.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Con misses with a double jab
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsuzaka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 199
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Custer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsuzaka defending well as Custer loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Custer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Custer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Custer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Custer. That snapped Matsuzaka's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Matsuzaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Custer throws a low kick, looking for Matsuzaka's leg but Matsuzaka calmly moves out of range.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Custer scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsuzaka takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Custer.
Matsuzaka tried to counter with a leg kick but Custer avoided it.
Custer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Custer misses its intended target.
That kick from Custer tenderised Matsuzaka's leg. Matsuzaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Custer slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
A little jabbing left from Custer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Custer misses with a body kick.
Custer connects with a jab.
Custer scores with a jab. Matsuzaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Custer feints and then cracks Matsuzaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuzaka down.
Matsuzaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Custer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts. #T2#
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Custer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Custer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matsuzaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Custer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
Matsuzaka walks into a stiff left hand from Custer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer tries to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Custer as he checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Custer.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Custer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsuzaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Custer lands with a hook. Matsuzaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Custer misses with a looping left.
Custer misses with a straight right. #T3#
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Custer.
Custer scores with a jab to the head.
Custer throws a wild body kick that Matsuzaka sees coming a mile off.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Custer throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuzaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuzaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsuzaka tried to score with a low kick but Custer checks it.
Custer throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Custer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Custer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Custer throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuzaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuzaka throws a shot to the body. #T4#
A big right from Custer misses.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Custer manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Custer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Custer.
Jesse Custer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Custer connects with a looping right hand.
Matsuzaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Custer sizes up Matsuzaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Custer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Custer misses with a wild body shot.
Custer ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Custer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Custer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Custer throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jesse Custer has been cut.
Custer throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Custer scores with a jab.
Custer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Matsuzaka. Beautiful body shot.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Custer's shoulder, as Custer tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer dips to his left and cracks Matsuzaka with an uppercut!
Custer lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsuzaka off the cage and back into range.
Matsuzaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Custer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Custer checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka is looking to slow Custer down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Custer.
An inside leg kick lands from Custer.
Custer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Custer connects with the punch.
Custer with a jab.
Custer throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuzaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Custer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsuzaka's hands.
Custer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsuzaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Custer. Custer obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Custer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Custer there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Custer there.
Custer with the inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsuzaka 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 Custer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Custer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Custer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab by Matsuzaka.
Custer thumps Matsuzaka with a low kick.
Custer thumps Matsuzaka with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Custer.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Custer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsuzaka with a body shot.
Custer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsuzaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Custer.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Custer manages to avoid it.
Custer tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsuzaka is wise to it.
Custer throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Custer's corner calls for a 1-2. Custer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a series of punches but Custer avoids them all with ease.
Jesse Custer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Custer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Custer. That's going to slow Matsuzaka down.
Matsuzaka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Custer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka needs to keep his hands up - Custer had a free shot at his head there.
Custer with a nice cross.
Custer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Custer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matsuzaka might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Custer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Custer misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Custer.
Custer tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a left hand
and Custer counters with a left and a right that stings Matsuzaka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Custer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Custer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Custer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Custer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Custer throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Custer cracks a nice hook into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Matsuzaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Custer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Custer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Custer.
Custer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Matsuzaka gets a clinch.
Custer throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Custer swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Custer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Custer is trying to push Matsuzaka away but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Custer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Custer avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Stalling in the clinch from Matsuzaka.
A head punch on the inside from Custer fails to land.
Custer blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Custer lands a nice shot to the body.
Custer lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Custer.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Custer's brow. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka taking a breather.
Custer misses with the head strike.
Custer throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Custer working aggressively here.
Custer swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Custer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Custer's defenses.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Custer prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Custer's elbow.
Custer blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Custer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Custer.
Custer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Custer backwards.
Custer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Custer avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Matsuzaka 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.
Custer misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
Custer prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Custer takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Custer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Custer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Custer working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Custer backwards.
Matsuzaka avoiding damage.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Custer as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Custer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custer prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Custer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Custer throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Custer throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Custer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Custer fails to land.
Custer is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling him.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Custer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Custer lands a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Custer'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.#R4#
Custer misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Custer.#CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Custer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka. #ROC#Custer is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Custer is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Custer in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Custer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Matsuzaka is unloading with more strikes now! Custer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 193
Date: Oct 12, 2022

#R1#
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with a good jab.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Matsuzaka gets a clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuzaka.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones has Matsuzaka pushed against the cage.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Jones tries to break free but Matsuzaka pushes him back against the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Jones blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands with a right to the head.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Matsuzaka.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.#T2#
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Donk. Jones catches Matsuzaka right on the button with a cross.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Matsuzaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsuzaka moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jones wants to break free but Matsuzaka has control.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
Jones pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #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!
Matsuzaka lands an uppercut.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling him.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsuzaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones is leaning against Matsuzaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsuzaka has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Jones.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
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#
Matsuzaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Jones misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's front leg with a kick but Matsuzaka checks it. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsuzaka. That's going to slow Jones down.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuzaka off balance momentarily.
Donk. Matsuzaka catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones throws a leg kick #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not. #T2#
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsuzaka is working Jones over against the cage.#T3#
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Matsuzaka.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones looking to stall.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Matsuzaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Jones.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka lands a nice uppercut.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka 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.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka delivers a nice body kick.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the nose.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones catches Matsuzaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Matsuzaka.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross.
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!
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Matsuzaka throws a good cross that connects.
Matsuzaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Matsuzaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Matsuzaka scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's front leg with a kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Matsuzaka's knee but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with an open hand slap.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Jones motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Jab by Matsuzaka.
A nice leg kick from Matsuzaka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Matsuzaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Matsuzaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Matsuzaka misses #CL2#
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Mason Jones has been cut.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mason Jones'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.#R4#
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Matsuzaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones thows a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsuzaka is defending well for now.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Jones. #T2#
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Matsuzaka misses.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Matsuzaka tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones scores with a leg kick. #T3##CL#
Matsuzaka clinches with his opponent.
Jones is leaning against Matsuzaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Matsuzaka gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Matsuzaka keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Matsuzaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Jones.
Matsuzaka pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Matsuzaka lands a right hook to the body.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Matsuzaka 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.

Keisuke Matsuzaka had his way with Mason Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Jones'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!#R5#
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a low kick as Matsuzaka jumps back.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.#CL#
Matsuzaka pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Jones prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Matsuzaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Matsuzaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Matsuzaka's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch 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!
A low kick from Jones misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Jones settles back down. #T4#
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsuzaka looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Jones swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Jones.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 186
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Bissainthe counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka blocks the body kick.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Bissainthe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bissainthe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsuzaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand right.#CL#
Matsuzaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Bissainthe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bissainthe scores with a shot to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Bissainthe cracks Matsuzaka with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Matsuzaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bissainthe's elbow.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Bissainthe's head. #T1##BC2#
Bissainthe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bissainthe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bissainthe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
Bissainthe throws a low kick, looking for Matsuzaka's leg but Matsuzaka calmly moves out of range.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice body kick.
Bissainthe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bissainthe throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsuzaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.
Matsuzaka looks to clinch
and Bissainthe counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Bissainthe.#T2#
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot.
Bissainthe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bissainthe looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Bissainthe looks to land a body kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Bissainthe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bissainthe wants to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Bissainthe's body.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch
and Bissainthe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a left hand
and Bissainthe counters with a good low kick that Matsuzaka was not able to check.
Matsuzaka punishes Bissainthe's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Bissainthe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Matsuzaka blocks the low kick.
A low kick lands for Matsuzaka. #T3#
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe tried to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Bissainthe ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a wild body kick that Bissainthe sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Matsuzaka does it's job there.
Bissainthe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bissainthe misses with a body kick.
Bissainthe misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a head kick. #T4#
Matsuzaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bissainthe lands a nice hook to Matsuzaka's body. Matsuzaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Bissainthe finds it's way through Matsuzaka's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bissainthe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the nose.
Bissainthe avoids a kick to the body.
Bissainthe misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Bissainthe and move into the clinch.
Matsuzaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bissainthe moves away.
Bissainthe blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka punishes Bissainthe's body with a nice straight punch.
Bissainthe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bissainthe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bissainthe misses with a left hand #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matsuzaka.
Bissainthe wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsuzaka won't allow it.
Bissainthe blocks an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bissainthe tries to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling the position.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bissainthe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka - that landed with a thud.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bissainthe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bissainthe is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Bissainthe backwards.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe throws a head punch that misses.
Bissainthe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Bissainthe scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bissainthe misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bissainthe tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bissainthe.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
Bissainthe tries to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling the position.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bissainthe presses Matsuzaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Bissainthe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka tries to land a front kick but Bissainthe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a good low kick that Matsuzaka was not able to check.
Bissainthe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Matsuzaka has closed the distance and engaged Bissainthe in a clinch.
Matsuzaka gets through Bissainthe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bissainthe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards. #T2#
Matsuzaka gets through Bissainthe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Bissainthe.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Bissainthe blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Bissainthe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Bissainthe avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Bissainthe struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Bissainthe struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka lands a nice uppercut.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Bissainthe manages to break the clinch.
Bissainthe looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bissainthe.#T3#
Bissainthe is looking to chop away at Matsuzaka's legs.
Bissainthe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsuzaka is looking to slow Bissainthe down with leg kicks.
Bissainthe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bissainthe avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Bissainthe misses with a right hand
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Bissainthe looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Bissainthe checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bissainthe counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it.
Bissainthe slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Matsuzaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsuzaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bissainthe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bissainthe 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 Matsuzaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsuzaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bissainthe.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka cracks Bissainthe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka is looking to chop away at Bissainthe's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bissainthe. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Matsuzaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy head kick
and Bissainthe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bissainthe can do to turn this around?
Bissainthe tries to work over Matsuzaka's front leg with a kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Bissainthe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsuzaka tries to land a front kick but Bissainthe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bissainthe looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but Bissainthe circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe throws a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Bissainthe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bissainthe throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Bissainthe misses with a leg kick.
Bissainthe blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking body kick.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Matsuzaka.
A low kick from Matsuzaka is predictable there
and Bissainthe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Bissainthe.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bissainthe counters with a thumping low kick.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Bissainthe misses the target.
Matsuzaka walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bissainthe connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuzaka.
Bissainthe swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Bissainthe is just out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Bissainthe blocks it.#T3#
Matsuzaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsuzaka cracks Bissainthe with a good jab.
Matsuzaka throws a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bissainthe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsuzaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick as Bissainthe jumps back.
Bissainthe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuzaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka cracks Bissainthe with an open hand slap.
Bissainthe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Bissainthe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bissainthe 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!
Matsuzaka scores with a nice head shot.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Bissainthe is out of range.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bissainthe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the head.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick which misses Bissainthe's front leg but catches the back leg as Bissainthe tries to avoid it.
Matsuzaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Bissainthe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka clearly takes 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.#R4##CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bissainthe blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Matsuzaka on the inside.
Bissainthe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bissainthe struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Bissainthe misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bissainthe breaks the clinch.
Bissainthe lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka cracks Bissainthe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bissainthe swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Bissainthe misses.
Bissainthe throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Matsuzaka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bissainthe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
A nice side step and Bissainthe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bissainthe swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.
Nice shot lands for Bissainthe.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matsuzaka - that will leave a mark!
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Matsuzaka finds it's way through Bissainthe's defenses.
A jab from Matsuzaka does it's job there.#T2#
Bissainthe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bissainthe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bissainthe moves out of range of the body kick.
Bissainthe thows a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A cross from Matsuzaka lands.
Bissainthe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsuzaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsuzaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Matsuzaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Matsuzaka finds it's way through Bissainthe's defenses.
Bissainthe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Bissainthe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice strike.
Matsuzaka scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Matsuzaka finds it's way through Bissainthe's defenses.
Bissainthe throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bissainthe throws a lazy body kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka just leaning against Bissainthe, taking a breather.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka slows down the pace here.
Bissainthe lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Bissainthe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bissainthe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bissainthe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bissainthe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bissainthe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Bissainthe ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka had his way with Toussaint Bissainthe in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Bissainthe counters with a straight right hand.
Bissainthe misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bissainthe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsuzaka scores with a kick to the body.
Bissainthe walks into a left hand.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Bissainthe is just out of range.
Bissainthe misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bissainthe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Matsuzaka clinches up with Bissainthe and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Bissainthe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bissainthe has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Bissainthe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Bissainthe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka lands a front kick.
Matsuzaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsuzaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bissainthe. Bissainthe obviously looking to wear him down.
Bissainthe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuzaka clobbers Bissainthe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bissainthe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick that knocks Bissainthe off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Matsuzaka - just one landing.
Matsuzaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bissainthe.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Bissainthe blocks it.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Bissainthe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bissainthe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Bissainthe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the body
and Bissainthe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsuzaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsuzaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka cracks Bissainthe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bissainthe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Bissainthe tried to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lazy left from Matsuzaka finds it's target.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.
A big right from Bissainthe misses.
Bissainthe takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Bissainthe misses with a body punch
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Bissainthe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bissainthe is looking to chop away at Matsuzaka's legs.
Bissainthe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Bissainthe ducked under it nicely.
Bissainthe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bissainthe misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bissainthe defending well as Matsuzaka loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuzaka.
Toussaint Bissainthe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bissainthe needs to keep his hands up - Matsuzaka had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsuzaka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 177
Date: Aug 31, 2022

#R1#
Capac lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Capac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Capac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Capac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Capac just manages to avoid it.
Capac checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Capac misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Capac checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Capac throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Capac.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Matsuzaka gets caught flat footed, as Capac shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Capac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsuzaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Capac is still trying to improve position.
Capac looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuzaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Capac has his hands on Matsuzaka's head, controlling the position.
Matsuzaka won't allow Capac to sweep him here.
Capac controls Matsuzaka momentarily but Matsuzaka frees himself. #SUB2#
Capac looking for a guillotine here but Matsuzaka defends easily.
Capac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Capac looking for a guillotine here but Matsuzaka defends easily. #SUB2#
Capac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capac wants to sweep here but Matsuzaka controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Matsuzaka trying to control but Capac is working from the bottom.
Capac controlling the position.
Matsuzaka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Capac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matsuzaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Capac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Capac.
Capac misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Capac does no damage. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Capac. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Capac and move into the clinch.
Matsuzaka dips to his left and cracks Capac with an uppercut!
Capac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsuzaka rather than just go for the knockout.
Capac swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
A punch combination from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Capac moves out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Capac moved away.
A little jabbing left from Capac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Capac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capac.
Capac misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capac lands a right hook to the body.
Capac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Capac moved out of range nicely.
Capac avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Capac ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Capac moves out of range.
Matsuzaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matsuzaka defends it well.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Capac is just out of range.
A lazy left from Matsuzaka finds it's target.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Capac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Capac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Capac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Capac just manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Capac.
Matsuzaka gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Matsuzaka jabs Capac right on the nose. Capac blinks but takes it well.
Matsuzaka throws a head kick that misses.
Capac has a takedown stuffed.
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsuzaka's waist but Matsuzaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Capac off to one side.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Capac breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and clinches.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Capac trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Matsuzaka.
Capac is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsuzaka is defending well for now.
Capac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
Matsuzaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka lands a left hand. #T2#
Matsuzaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuzaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Capac backwards.
Capac is trying to pull guard but Matsuzaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Capac working aggressively here.
Capac scores with a hook to the body.
Capac tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Capac.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Capac's head.
Capac tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
Capac tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Capac drops back down to his feet.
Capac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuzaka avoids it.
Capac jumps guard but Matsuzaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Capac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Capac prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka. #T3#
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Capac backwards.
Capac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsuzaka.
Capac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuzaka avoids it.
Capac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Capac is breathing heavily.
Capac throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Capac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Capac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Capac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsuzaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Capac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Capac takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capac fails to pull guard.
Matsuzaka cracks Capac with a nice body shot.
Capac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Capac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Capac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsuzaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Capac backwards. #ROC#Capac is rocked!
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Capac is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Capac in his tracks for a moment.
Capac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capac can do to turn this around?
Matsuzaka unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Capac! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Matsuzaka is unloading with more strikes now! Capac drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 165
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka lunges at Wagner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wagner's hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a kick to the body
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Wagner tenderised Matsuzaka's leg. Matsuzaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagner.
Wagner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wagner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Wagner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Wagner.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wagner is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Wagner misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Wagner slips the punch.
Matsuzaka lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand. #CL2#
Matsuzaka darts in and clinches Wagner up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
A short left from Matsuzaka. #BC#
Wagner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wagner scores with the left hand. Matsuzaka knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsuzaka blocks the leg kick.
Wagner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Wagner settles back down. #T2#
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Wagner.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Matsuzaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Wagner does it's job there.
A low kick from Matsuzaka misses
and Wagner counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Wagner.
Matsuzaka lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuzaka.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Wagner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsuzaka feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Wagner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matsuzaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wagner - the referee stops the clock and Matsuzaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wagner. Matsuzaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Wagner.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wagner.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka punishes Wagner's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wagner's head.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka. #T4##CL2#
Matsuzaka clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Wagner is looking to control Matsuzaka's arms but Matsuzaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagner has his back to the cage.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Wagner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot
and Wagner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka tries to bum rush Wagner with a series of wild strikes but Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Matsuzaka avoided it.
Matsuzaka throws a shot to the body.
Wagner 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 nice leg kick from Matsuzaka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner tries to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka saw it coming and moves away.
Matsuzaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsuzaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Matsuzaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Wagner checks it.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Wagner.
Wagner looks to land a body kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Matsuzaka misses with a double jab
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagner.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Wagner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matsuzaka.
A lazy body kick from Wagner
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Wagner thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Matsuzaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wagner checks a leg kick.
Wagner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Wagner defending well as Matsuzaka loads up on a big left hand.
Wagner fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsuzaka in the body.
Matsuzaka with a hook.
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!
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wagner 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 Matsuzaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsuzaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner looks to land a combination but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice strike.
Matsuzaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wagner doesn't seem bothered though.
Wagner lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsuzaka off the cage and back into range.
Wagner connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Wagner there.#CL2#
Wagner gets tackled into the cage by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka maintains the clinch.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wagner has had enough of the clinch but Matsuzaka keeps him there for the moment.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsuzaka gets through Wagner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wagner's brow.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wagner's efforts to push away.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wagner's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Konrad Wagner has been cut.
Wagner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Wagner manages to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Wagner counters with a body kick that stops Matsuzaka in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick that misses.
Wagner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsuzaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wagner.
Matsuzaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsuzaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matsuzaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wagner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Konrad Wagner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Matsuzaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wagner.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Matsuzaka avoided it.
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wagner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner throws a push kick but Matsuzaka slaps the foot to one side.
It looks like Wagner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wagner slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick
and Wagner counters with a thumping low kick.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsuzaka throws a wild body kick that Wagner sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Matsuzaka as he checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Some bone on bone action there as Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick
and Wagner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matsuzaka tries to score with a low kick but Wagner moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsuzaka connects with a right hand. Wagner shakes it off.
Wagner throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Matsuzaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matsuzaka.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
A short right from Matsuzaka on the inside.
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Wagner. #BC#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wagner.
Matsuzaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuzaka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Wagner with the inside leg kick.
Wagner misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Wagner coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka keeps Wagner at a distance using the push kick.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuzaka scores with the left hand. Wagner knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsuzaka tried to score with a low kick but Wagner checks it.
Matsuzaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Wagner.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wagner throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Konrad Wagner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Konrad Wagner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Wagner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Matsuzaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuzaka tries to avoid it.
Wagner slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Good leg kick by Wagner.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Matsuzaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner 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.
Wagner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wagner throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wagner.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner misses with a looping left.#T1#
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Wagner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wagner with the inside leg kick.
Wagner scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Wagner checks it.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick as Wagner jumps back.
Matsuzaka scores with a kick to the body.
Wagner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
A combination from Wagner does no damage.
Matsuzaka blocks a head kick by Wagner.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Matsuzaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wagner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Wagner settles back down.
A nice side step and Matsuzaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses.
Wagner wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Wagner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Matsuzaka looks for the body kick but Wagner saw that one coming.
Wagner moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
An inside leg kick from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Matsuzaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsuzaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Wagner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wagner's head backwards.
Matsuzaka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wagner scores with a nice right hand.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
And Wagner counters with a quick kick to the body but Matsuzaka blocks it.#T4#
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Matsuzaka drives through and clinches with Wagner against the cage.
Wagner controlling the action here for a moment.
Wagner lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Wagner breaks from the clinch.
Wagner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Matsuzaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wagner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuzaka tries a low kick but Wagner avoids it.
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Wagner lands with a right hand.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Konrad Wagner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Wagner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wagner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Matsuzaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wagner is trying to force a seperation but Matsuzaka has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Wagner.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Wagner.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagner backwards. #T1#
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matsuzaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Wagner breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Wagner counters with a quick kick to the body but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Wagner scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick there by Wagner.
Wagner scores with a jab.#CL2#
Matsuzaka rushes Wagner and presses him up against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Wagner looking to slow down the pace here.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Matsuzaka.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Wagner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.#T3#
Crunch! Matsuzaka slams his shin into Wagner's torso.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Matsuzaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuzaka in his tracks.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Wagner slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Wagner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wagner looks to land a body kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Wagner misses with a body kick.
Wagner misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wagner takes one to the side of the head.
Wagner takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Nice shot by Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Matsuzaka gets a clinch.
Wagner is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner tries to break free but Matsuzaka pushes him back against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsuzaka 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 159
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Curtis forces Matsuzaka back against the cage and clinches.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is trying to force a seperation but Curtis has the dominant position.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Curtis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Matsuzaka's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Come on Curtis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Curtis.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
A hook to the body from Matsuzaka. #BC#
Matsuzaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Curtis 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.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Curtis's body.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Curtis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsuzaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Curtis misses with the body kick
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Curtis.#T2#
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Curtis swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice right hand that sends Curtis toppling to the canvas! Curtis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Matsuzaka finish him?!#ROC#Curtis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Curtis rushes Matsuzaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Curtis is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
Matsuzaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Curtis in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka has Curtis pressed against the cage. He pushes Curtis back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Matsuzaka throws a beautiful elbow that sends Curtis crashing to the floor! Matsuzaka piles on the pressure with more strikes! Curtis is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 152
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Rahman misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rahman connects with a single shot there.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Matsuzaka pushes him off.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Rahman misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses its target.
Rahman wants to clinch.
It looked like Matsuzaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick.
Rahman takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Rahman tries to clinch but Matsuzaka is having none of it.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahman.#T1#
Matsuzaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Rahman.
Matsuzaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Rahman throws a front kick aimed at Matsuzaka's knee but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
Matsuzaka is looking to chop away at Rahman's legs.
Rahman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Rahman throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch successfully.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Matsuzaka presses Rahman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Matsuzaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsuzaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rahman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rahman connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Matsuzaka. #CL2#
Rahman drives through and clinches with Matsuzaka against the cage.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman working aggressively here. #T3#
Matsuzaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Matsuzaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka lands a slapping body shot.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Rahman tried to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Rahman connects with a solid leg kick.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rahman momentarily.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Rahman.#T4#
A jab from Rahman misses.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rahman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Matsuzaka cracks Rahman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matsuzaka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rahman to stand back up!
Rahman throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Matsuzaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Rahman misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka steps in with a hook that catches Rahman right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Matsuzaka follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rahman looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 145
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Navarro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsuzaka under the eye.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Navarro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Navarro was well out of range.
Navarro tries to land a front kick but Matsuzaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Navarro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Navarro tries to clinch up.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Navarro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.#CL#
Navarro rushes Matsuzaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka 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.
Navarro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Navarro misses its intended target.
Navarro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Navarro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Navarro.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Navarro.
Matsuzaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Navarro cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Navarro.
A head kick misses from Navarro.
Matsuzaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Navarro scores with the left hand. Matsuzaka knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Navarro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
A counter left hand to the body from Navarro misses its target.
Navarro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro cracks Matsuzaka with a good jab.
Navarro throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.#T2#
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Navarro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Navarro misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Navarro throws out the jab.
Navarro misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Navarro.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Navarro.
Navarro tries to clinch there but Matsuzaka circles away.
A nice side step and Matsuzaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsuzaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Navarro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Navarro sizes up Matsuzaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Navarro scores with a nice strike.
Matsuzaka blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Matsuzaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Navarro with a body shot.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Navarro.
A telegraphed right hand from Navarro misses the target.
Matsuzaka blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
A countering left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Navarro.
Navarro throws a push kick but Matsuzaka slaps the foot to one side.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Navarro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Navarro scores with a jab. Matsuzaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Navarro lands with a straight right. Matsuzaka didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Matsuzaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
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#
Navarro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Matsuzaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Navarro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Navarro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Navarro 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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Navarro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2#
Matsuzaka drops Navarro with a beautiful combination! Navarro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Matsuzaka is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Navarro is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Matsuzaka cracks Navarro with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 138
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lankinen counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lankinen lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Lankinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lankinen looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Lankinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Lankinen.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Lankinen's shoulder, as Lankinen tries to avoid the shot.
Lankinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Lankinen.
Jab, jab by Matsuzaka - just one landing.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka with a hook.
Lankinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lankinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka 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!
Lankinen loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Lankinen goes for a double leg but Matsuzaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsuzaka continues to drive forward.#T1#
Lankinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Lankinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsuzaka swinging wildly here.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick that knocks Lankinen off balance momentarily.
Lankinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
Lankinen with a jab.
Lankinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuzaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Lankinen strikes.
Lankinen cracks Matsuzaka with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Lankinen.
Matsuzaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuzaka, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lankinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A slow jab from Lankinen misses its intended target.
Lankinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsuzaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Lankinen off the cage and back into range.
Lankinen takes one to the chin there.
Lankinen blocks the body kick.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka jabs Lankinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lankinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lankinen lands with a cross.
Lankinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankinen moves out of range of the body kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Lankinen's front leg with a kick but Lankinen checks it.
Lankinen throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range. #CL#
Matsuzaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Lankinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lankinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lankinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lankinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Lankinen is looking for a kimura here.
Lankinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lankinen throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Lankinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matsuzaka is trying to maintain the position but Lankinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Lankinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuzaka defending well though.
Ground and pound from Lankinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head. #T4#
Lankinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lankinen throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Matsuzaka trying to hold on to Lankinen's head to control him but Lankinen postures up.
Lankinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lankinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lankinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Lankinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Lankinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lankinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matsuzaka is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nova Lankinen 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#
Matsuzaka thuds his right hand into Lankinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lankinen.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lankinen is just out of range.
Matsuzaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lankinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsuzaka defends well and Lankinen ends up having to push Matsuzaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Lankinen gets a double leg takedown into Matsuzaka's guard.
Lankinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matsuzaka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lankinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuzaka has wrist control.
Lankinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Lankinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuzaka has wrist control.
Lankinen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Matsuzaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsuzaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Lankinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lankinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lankinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lankinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lankinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Lankinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Matsuzaka is adopting a defensive guard.
Lankinen won't allow Matsuzaka to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Lankinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lankinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lankinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lankinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lankinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lankinen postures up in Matsuzaka's guard and throws a big left but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lankinen throwing strikes from guard but Matsuzaka blocks nicely.
Lankinen lands a couple of elbows.
Lankinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lankinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lankinen postures up.
Matsuzaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lankinen.
Lankinen landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Matsuzaka wants to sweep here but Lankinen controlling him for the moment.
Lankinen is working Matsuzaka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lankinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lankinen throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lankinen throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Lankinen drops back looking for a leg! Matsuzaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matsuzaka manages to kick Lankinen off! Lankinen jumps back into Matsuzaka's guard.
Lankinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lankinen postures up in Matsuzaka's guard and throws a big left but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Lankinen throws an elbow that misses. Matsuzaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lankinen's guard. Nice move by Matsuzaka!#REVR#
Lankinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsuzaka manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lankinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lankinen wants to pass the guard but Matsuzaka is keeping the position.
Lankinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lankinen lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuzaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lankinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lankinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lankinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Lankinen 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lankinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Lankinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Good shot there by Lankinen.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Lankinen avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lankinen.
Nice shot lands for Matsuzaka.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Lankinen moves away and avoids it.
Lankinen connects with a crisp jab.
Lankinen connects with a single shot there.
Lankinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Lankinen.
Matsuzaka throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lankinen avoids it.
Lankinen scores with a jab.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lankinen.
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 Lankinen checks a leg kick.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsuzaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lankinen scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Matsuzaka moves in looking to clinch but Lankinen pushes him off.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Lankinen 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.
Matsuzaka tries to move into range but Lankinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lankinen looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Lankinen thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Lankinen shoots and misses
and Matsuzaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuzaka moves in looking to clinch but Lankinen pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from Matsuzaka misses.
A big right from Lankinen misses.
A big right from Lankinen misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Lankinen ducked under it nicely.
Lankinen feints the counter takedown.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Lankinen.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lankinen.
Lankinen slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Lankinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nova Lankinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankinen lands an overhand right.
Lankinen lands with a hook. Matsuzaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lankinen.
The crowd cheers as Lankinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Lankinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsuzaka quickly recovers to half guard.
Lankinen winds up and cracks Matsuzaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lankinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lankinen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lankinen is thwarting Matsuzaka's attempts to control the position.
Lankinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Lankinen throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Lankinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lankinen wants to pass the guard but Matsuzaka is defending well.
Lankinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nova Lankinen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Matsuzaka is looking to control Lankinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matsuzaka avoid being mounted?
Lankinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lankinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matsuzaka moves into full guard.
Lankinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Lankinen is working Matsuzaka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lankinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lankinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Matsuzaka looking to control.
Lankinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Lankinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuzaka has wrist control.
Lankinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lankinen throwing strikes from guard but Matsuzaka blocks nicely.
Lankinen with a nice head shot there.
Lankinen lands a couple of digs.
Matsuzaka has Lankinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Lankinen slips nicely into half guard.
Lankinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lankinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lankinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nova Lankinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lankinen 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Lankinen!
Our winner, Nova Lankinen, 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 131
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Wagner throws a push kick but Matsuzaka slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wagner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wagner misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wagner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka blocks a head kick by Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Wagner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wagner counters with a good low kick that Matsuzaka was not able to check.
Wagner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wagner throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wagner.
Matsuzaka digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka backing away here, and Wagner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Wagner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. #T1#
Good shot there by Matsuzaka.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Wagner moves forwards but Matsuzaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matsuzaka connects with the punch.
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wagner with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands the left hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wagner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wagner jabs Matsuzaka right on the nose. Matsuzaka blinks but takes it well.
Wagner scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.#T2#
Matsuzaka lands the left hand.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.
Wagner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Wagner tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wagner slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wagner 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 Matsuzaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsuzaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Wagner slips under a jab.
Wagner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wagner throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the nose.
Wagner misses with a leg kick.
Wagner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Wagner throws a head kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
A lazy left from Matsuzaka finds it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Matsuzaka blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Wagner lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuzaka's head back. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Wagner checks it.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Wagner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Wagner tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wagner moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Wagner.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Wagner.
Matsuzaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wagner counters with a good low kick that Matsuzaka was not able to check.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wagner slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka connects with a leg kick.
Wagner throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka misses with a kick to the body
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Wagner counters with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Wagner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wagner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsuzaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuzaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsuzaka lands with a straight right. Wagner didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wagner.#T1#
Wagner lands a jab to the head.
Wagner scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsuzaka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wagner.
Matsuzaka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner staying out of range there.
It seemed like Wagner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wagner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Wagner misses with a leg kick.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Wagner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Wagner scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Wagner moved out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a nice head shot.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Matsuzaka - just one landing.
Matsuzaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Wagner lands with a light punch inside.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands. #T3#
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.#BC2#
Wagner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wagner throws a lazy body kick
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Wagner's ribs.
Matsuzaka cracks Wagner with a good jab.
Wagner misses with a double jab. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Matsuzaka is predictable there
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner tries to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wagner tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Wagner throws a fast counter high kick but Matsuzaka manages to duck under it in time.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsuzaka steps away.
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wagner checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Konrad Wagner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Wagner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsuzaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Matsuzaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wagner doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Wagner feints a counter leg kick.
Wagner staying out of range there.
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
Wagner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wagner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Matsuzaka digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsuzaka steps away.
Wagner moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuzaka.
Jab from Matsuzaka.
Wagner throws a good cross that connects.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Matsuzaka.
Wagner scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuzaka.
Wagner tries to land a body kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wagner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuzaka's head backwards.
Wagner throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Wagner delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Wagner throws a body kick that misses.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka backing away here, and Wagner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but Wagner avoids it.
Matsuzaka misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wagners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Wagner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wagner motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Wagner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Wagner 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.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Wagner feints and then cracks Matsuzaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuzaka down.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a sloppy head kick and Wagner moves out of range easily.
Wagner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Wagner digs a good body shot into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagner, as that shot connected.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Wagner blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Wagner.
Wagner throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wagner.
Matsuzaka moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Wagner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wagner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Wagner.
That kick from Matsuzaka tenderised Wagner's leg. Wagner is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Wagner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Konrad Wagner just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuzaka's head backwards.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsuzaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with an outside leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Wagner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Matsuzaka clinches up with Wagner and pushes him back against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuzaka has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Wagner.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Wagner in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Konrad Wagner has been cut.
Wagner digs a right hand into Matsuzaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsuzaka's gas tank.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Wagner.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Konrad Wagner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsuzaka has Wagner pressed against the cage, preventing Wagner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Wagner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matsuzaka.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsuzaka has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Wagner.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wagner breaks from the clinch.
Wagner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wagner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Wagner's body.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Matsuzaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuzaka tries to avoid it.
Wagner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it well.
Wagner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy body kick
and Wagner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matsuzaka's knee momentarily.
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!
Wagner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the body
and Wagner counters with an inside leg kick.
Wagner takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wagner momentarily.
Wagner throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka scores with a three punch combo!
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Wagner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wagner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Konrad Wagner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Konrad Wagner'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!#R5#
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka jabs at Wagner's body.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with a right hand to the body.
Wagner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wagner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Wagner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wagner punishes Matsuzaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
Wagner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick. #T1#
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a low kick, right behind Matsuzaka 's knee.
Matsuzaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wagner at a distance.
Matsuzaka tries to score with a low kick but Wagner moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner throws a big counter head kick but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Matsuzaka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Wagner.
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.
Wagner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konrad Wagner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wagner misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the head.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Wagner.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Matsuzaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wagner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner throws a head kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka is looking for a counter combo.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka connects with the punch.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Wagner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Wagner breaks away and moves out of range.
Wagner throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Good exchange - Wagner coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Wagner's front leg with a kick but Wagner checks it.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsuzaka 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 Wagner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wagner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wagner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wagner lands a head kick!
Matsuzaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wagner is out of range. #T4#
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wagner is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wagner slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Wagner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wagner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matsuzaka scrambles back to his feet.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuzaka throws a series of punches but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Wagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wagner 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Wagner!
Konrad Wagner is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Konrad Wagner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 124
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
Jinx lands with an overhand left.
Jinx rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
A jab from Jinx misses.
Jinx fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsuzaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Jinx has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jinx turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Jinx avoids it with no problem.
Jinx looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jinx pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Jinx settles back down.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jinx misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Matsuzaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Jinx misses.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Jinx avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Jinx is out of range. #T1#
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jinx staying out of range there.
Jinx swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jinx slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Jinx throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Jinx scores with a jab to the head.
Jinx connects with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka tries to land a leg kick but Jinx saw it coming and moves away.
Matsuzaka takes one to the chin there.
Jinx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jinx avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jinx lands a nice shot to the body.
Jinx throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Jinx throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Jinx.
A jab from Jinx misses.
Matsuzaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jinx with a body shot.
Leroy Jinx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jinx was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Jinx dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuzaka. That did some damage!
Jinx scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jinx lands with a right hand.
Jinx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Jinx misses with a body punch
and Jinx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jinx feints and then cracks Matsuzaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuzaka down.
Jinx fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jinx thumps Matsuzaka with a low kick.
Matsuzaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jinx.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jinx darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jinx connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Jinx throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jinx with a nice calf kick.
Jinx lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuzaka off balance momentarily.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jinx fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jinx is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jinx was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by Matsuzaka as he checks the leg kick.
Jinx motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Jinx throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jinx tried to counter with a leg kick but Matsuzaka avoided it.
Jinx swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jinx.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Jinx throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Jinx lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
Jinx scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Jinx.
Matsuzaka throws a right and a left that Jinx avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jinx.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jinx.
Jinx throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Jinx tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Matsuzaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Jinx throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Matsuzaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jinx scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jinx tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Jinx throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
That's time! Jinx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A leg kick checked by Matsuzaka.
Jinx attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Jinx.
Matsuzaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jinx bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jinx scores with a nice right hand.
Jinx jabs Matsuzaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jinx misses the body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Leroy Jinx is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka misses with a left hand
and Jinx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jinx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Jinx.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot. #T1#
Jinx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jinx tries to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka moves his leg out of the way.
Jinx with a nice calf kick.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Jinx moves out of range.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jinx connects with a jab.
Jinx throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jinx misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jinx with a body shot.
Jinx jabs Matsuzaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jinx comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jinx misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Jinx catches Matsuzaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.
Jinx misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Matsuzaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jinx explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jinx throws a wild body kick that Matsuzaka sees coming a mile off.
Jinx lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matsuzaka will feel that in the morning.
Jinx throws a body kick that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Leroy Jinx's cut is getting worse.
Jinx takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jinx's head backwards.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Matsuzaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jinx has got the better of the exchanges.
Matsuzaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jinx wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Jinx ducks down to avoid it.
Jinx swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Matsuzaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsuzaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jinx finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuzaka's head.
Good shot there by Jinx.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jinx, as that shot connected.
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Jinx misses with a kick to the body.
Jinx throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jinx changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jinx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsuzaka can do to turn this around?
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jinx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jinx swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka cracks Jinx with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jinx works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Jinx throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jinx misses with a leg kick.
Jinx tried to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Jinx keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
It looked like Jinx was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsuzaka.
Jinx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jinx lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuzaka off balance momentarily.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Jinx's head but Jinx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jinx.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Jinx moves away and avoids it.
Jinx misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jinx.
Jinx misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Leroy Jinx's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick from Jinx.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
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.#R3#
Jinx is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jinx tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jinx misses with a body kick.
Jinx scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuzaka in his tracks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jinx with a nice calf kick.
A jab lands there for Jinx.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Jinx.
Jinx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a right hand.
Jinx throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
Jinx swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Jinx slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jinx tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.#T1#
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Jinx.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Jinx avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jinx.
It looks like Jinx has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jinx throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Jinx thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matsuzaka if he has to take too many more of those.
Jinx scores with a decent looking hook.
Jinx goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jinx throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Jinx looks for the body kick but Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Jinx tries to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Matsuzaka.
Jinx changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Jinx.
Jinx throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Jinx throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Jinx tenderised Matsuzaka's leg. Matsuzaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Jinx.
Matsuzaka avoids a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jinx throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jinx.
Jinx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka takes one to the chin there.
Jinx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jinx lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jinx connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Jinx has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuzaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Jinx's head.
Jinx throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Jeez, Leroy Jinx's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jinx lands a really nice looking cross but Matsuzaka seems unphased.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jinx.
Jinx throws out a leg kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range and Jinx only half commits.
Nice shot lands for Jinx.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jinx moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jinx misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Jinx finds it's target.
Jinx scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jinx misses the shot to the body.
Jinx takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jinx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jinx tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jinx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jinx connects with a jab.
Jinx cracks Matsuzaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jinx lands a nice looking body shot.
Jinx scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jinx throws a body kick that misses.
Matsuzaka is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Jinx moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jinx throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jinx displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Jinx misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Jinx throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jinx.
Jinx throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsuzaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsuzaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Jinx throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Matsuzaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jinx misses with a hook
and Jinx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jinx scores with a spinning back kick!
Jinx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Jinx darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jinx misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Jinx throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Matsuzaka drops Jinx with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jinx looks back up at him and smiles so Matsuzaka waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Jinx is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leroy Jinx's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka is the new welterweight champion!
Keisuke Matsuzaka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 114
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot that sends Curtis's belly button to the back.
Matsuzaka 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.
Curtis wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Curtis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Matsuzaka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Curtis.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot that sends Curtis's belly button to the back.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
We've been informed that Curtis 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.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matsuzaka counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Curtis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsuzaka with the inside leg kick.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
As Curtis tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Curtis manages to avoid the attempt.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Curtis.
Curtis wants to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Curtis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Curtis scores with a nice right hand.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Curtis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Curtis clinches up against the cage.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Curtis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Curtis looking to slow down the pace here.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Curtis in his tracks for a moment.
Curtis dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Curtis's brow.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Curtis's defenses.
Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsuzakas head.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. #BC#
Matsuzaka breaks from the clinch.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Curtis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curtis scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a solid body kick.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Darry Curtis's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curtis! But no joy.#T4#
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Curtis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
Curtis scores with a nice body kick.
Curtis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Curtis lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Curtis lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matsuzaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Curtis clinches.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuzaka.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Curtis 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
A short right from Curtis.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Curtis won't allow it.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Curtis effectively controlling the action here.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Curtis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka gets through Curtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Curtis prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow. #BC#
Matsuzaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curtis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuzaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka. #T3#
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
A cross from Curtis lands.
Curtis checks a leg kick nicely.
Curtis swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a jab. Matsuzaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A leg kick checked by Matsuzaka.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka throws a quick counter kick to the body but Curtis avoids it.
Curtis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka 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.
Curtis slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Curtis scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Curtis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Curtis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curtis checks a leg kick nicely.
Curtis throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Curtis with a hook.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Curtis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Curtis throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsuzaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsuzaka pushes Curtis away with a front kick.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Curtis unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Curtis ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka 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. #CUT#The cut above Darry Curtis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Curtis is predictable there
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Curtis is rocked!
A combination from Curtis does no damage.
Curtis is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?#CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Curtis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis seems to have recovered his senses.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Matsuzaka.
Curtis avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Curtis.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuzaka is trying to break free.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Donk. Curtis catches Matsuzaka right on the button with a cross.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The referee calls for Curtis to work.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Darry Curtis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darry Curtis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 104
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Matsuzaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Barbosa clinches up against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Matsuzaka manages to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbosa 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.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbosa can pounce on him.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a left hand
and Barbosa 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.
Matsuzaka lands a right hook to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Barbosa is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Barbosa throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Matsuzaka seems unphased.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa. #CL2#
Barbosa pushes Matsuzaka up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsuzaka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Matsuzaka.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Matsuzaka tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsuzaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuzaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Matsuzaka's ribs.#T4#
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka walks into a left hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbosa.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka with a nice calf kick.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuzaka's head backwards.
Matsuzaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab to the body
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka thuds his shin into the meat of Barbosa's side.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick, looking for Barbosa's leg but Barbosa calmly moves out of range.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range. #CL2#
Barbosa clinches up with Matsuzaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Matsuzaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsuzaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Matsuzaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsuzaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa just manages to avoid it.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuzaka's head back.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuzaka. That did some damage!
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsuzaka lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Barbosa. #T3#
Barbosa lands with a hook. Matsuzaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Matsuzaka backing up. Matsuzaka nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Barbosa.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Matsuzaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Barbosa checks it.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Matsuzaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
Good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa cracks a nice hook into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Matsuzaka is looking to land body kicks.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baldomir Barbosa 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Matsuzaka misses.
Barbosa slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka backing away here, and Barbosa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbosa avoided it.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Matsuzaka lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Matsuzaka had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Barbosa there.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Matsuzaka scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Matsuzaka coming out on top.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Matsuzaka stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsuzaka.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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!
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Matsuzaka.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a front kick aimed at Matsuzaka's knee but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.#T3#
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand right.
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matsuzaka up against the cage.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa working aggressively here. #T4#
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Matsuzaka breaks from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuzaka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Barbosa does a little dance to reset 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!
Matsuzaka wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
A solid body kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Barbosa cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuzaka connects with a crisp jab.
Barbosa moves forwards but Matsuzaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsuzaka throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsuzaka.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 97
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuzaka, as that shot connected.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee 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.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Matsuzaka sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Matsuzaka avoids it this time.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch up but Matsuzaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
A low kick from Lee misses
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Lee rushes Matsuzaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee jumps guard but Matsuzaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka won't allow it. #T2#
Lee jumps guard but Matsuzaka stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Lee.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee jumps guard but Matsuzaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Matsuzaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsuzaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice kick to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Lee tries to bum rush Matsuzaka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsuzaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsuzaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Matsuzaka's leg but Matsuzaka calmly moves out of range.
Matsuzaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsuzaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Lee checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Lee.
Matsuzaka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsuzaka rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
Lee moves out of range as Matsuzaka throws a body kick.
Matsuzaka moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A left lands for Lee.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsuzaka off the cage and back into range.
Lee is looking to chop away at Matsuzaka's legs.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee misses the jab.
Matsuzaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matsuzaka thinking.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Matsuzaka shakes him off and moves away.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuzaka doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Matsuzaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsuzaka.
Lee slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsuzaka walks into a left hand.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mister Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries to clinch but Matsuzaka is having none of it.
Mister Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsuzaka defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka throws out a powerful jab.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuzaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a hook.#T3#
Matsuzaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsuzaka misses with a few strikes there.
Matsuzaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Lee throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsuzaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee wants to counter the offense by Matsuzaka and move into the clinch position.
Lee misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsuzaka under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Lee 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee jabs Matsuzaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Matsuzaka as he checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Matsuzaka's head back.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target. #T1#
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee tries to land a body kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee slips under a jab.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Matsuzaka misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsuzaka tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Matsuzaka looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee wants to counter the offense by Matsuzaka and move into the clinch position.
Matsuzaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Matsuzaka's belly button to the back.
Matsuzaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.#BC#
Matsuzaka manages to break the clinch.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lee.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Lee.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Lee.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Lee wants to counter the offense by Matsuzaka and move into the clinch position.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Lee.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 90
Date: Oct 13, 2021

#R1#
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka misses with the body kick
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanchez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Sanchez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Matsuzaka sneaks back into half guard.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Matsuzaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez prevents Matsuzaka from improving his position.
Sanchez wants to control but Matsuzaka is keeping him busy. #T1#
Matsuzaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Matsuzaka is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at GWad's Playpen that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sanchez misses with a head shot. Matsuzaka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Matsuzaka trying to control the position here.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsuzaka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuzaka has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Matsuzaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Matsuzaka!#REVR#
Matsuzaka stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Matsuzaka pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matsuzaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Matsuzaka stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Matsuzaka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez is looking to sweep but instead, Matsuzaka has passed into half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Matsuzaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to control but Matsuzaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matsuzaka scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Matsuzaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanchez as Matsuzaka tries to tie him up.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sanchez has clasped his hands together around Matsuzaka's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sanchez controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka gets back to half guard.
Matsuzaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Matsuzaka is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Sanchez.
Matsuzaka is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Matsuzaka is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuzaka defending well though. #T2#
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matsuzaka trying to control here.
Sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Matsuzaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Matsuzaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuzaka defending well though.
Matsuzaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Matsuzaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but Matsuzaka recovers full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Matsuzaka keeps moving.
Sanchez throws a strike but Matsuzaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Matsuzaka wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuzaka is one step ahead there.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Matsuzaka has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Matsuzaka is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. #CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Matsuzaka stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez can't get the takedown.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Sanchez tries to stall but Matsuzaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Matsuzaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sanchez.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka. #CUT#It looks like Samuel Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsuzaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanchez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matsuzaka gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matsuzaka after a bit of a struggle.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samuel Sanchez!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 85
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Queen lands a nice looking body shot.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Queen misses with a body shot
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Ceedee Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen lands a jab.
Matsuzaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Queen at a distance.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Matsuzaka has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen tries to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling the position.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka stops a takedown attempt from Queen.
Matsuzaka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
I was talking to Queen'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, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Queen.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Queen or not.
Matsuzaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Queen is trying to force a seperation but Matsuzaka has the dominant position.#T2#
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen blocks an elbow strike.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka presses Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Queen dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Queen blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Queen takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Ceedee Queen has been cut.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Queen.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Queen looking for a takedown.
Queen digs a right hand into Matsuzaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsuzaka's gas tank.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Queen can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Matsuzaka.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Queen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Queen misses with a body punch. #T4#
Queen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Queen.
Queen dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
Queen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceedee Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Queen breaks the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsuzaka.
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!
Queen tries for a takedown but Matsuzaka circles away easily
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Queen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Queen moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Queen 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 solid leg kick lands there for Queen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ceedee Queen'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#
Queen keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Queen doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsuzaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Queen lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Matsuzaka defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Queen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsuzaka circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka lands with a straight right. Queen didn't see that one coming.
Queen with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Matsuzaka moves into range and clinches up with Queen.
Queen blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is pressed up against the cage. Queen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matsuzaka down to the mat. Matsuzaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##TD#
Queen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsuzaka kicks Queen off and gets to his feet.
Queen misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Matsuzaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside that Queen shrugs off.
Queen prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Queen in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Queen breaks from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Queen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Queen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsuzaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Queen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Queen.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsuzaka avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Queen scores with a body shot.
Queen is looking to wear down Matsuzaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle momentarily. Queen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Queen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen connects with a looping right hand.
Matsuzaka stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceedee Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka connects with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
Queen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsuzaka connects with a leg kick.
Queen missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Queen shoots for a takedown but Matsuzaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Queen throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Matsuzaka as Queen shoots in.
Queen sets himself, and Matsuzaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Queen avoids it this time.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ceedee Queen'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. 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#
Queen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Queen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matsuzaka if he has to take too many more of those.
Matsuzaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Queen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen attempts a counter takedown but Matsuzaka avoids it well and moves away.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Queen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Queen's front leg with a kick but Queen checks it.
Queen feinted with a counter takedown.
Matsuzaka falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matsuzaka!
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.
Matsuzaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Queen fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Matsuzaka wants to control but Queen postures up.
Queen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Queen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Queen tries to move to mount but Matsuzaka blocks the move with his legs.
Matsuzaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsuzaka wants to get back to his feet but Queen drags him back down.
Queen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matsuzaka is avoiding damage well.
Queen fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matsuzaka tries to buck Queen off but Queen is having none of it.
Queen working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuzaka struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Queen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ceedee Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen misses with the ground and pound.
Queen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Queen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Queen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Matsuzaka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Queen.
Queen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Queen trying to control the position but Matsuzaka is working away.
What's Matsuzaka going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Matsuzaka regains half guard, as Queen was trying to land strikes.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsuzaka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Queen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Queen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsuzaka is trying to control the position but Queen postures up.
Matsuzaka has control of Queen's left arm, preventing Queen from doing any damage.
Queen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Queen throws a big right hand that misses.
Queen lands a couple of elbows.
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen throws an elbow that misses. Matsuzaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Queen's guard. Nice move by Matsuzaka!#REVB#
Matsuzaka preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ceedee Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 77
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Christiano throws a lazy body kick
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Christiano misses its intended target.
Christiano throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano throws a wild body kick that Matsuzaka sees coming a mile off.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christiano defending well as Matsuzaka loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Christiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsuzaka momentarily.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuzaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Christiano misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christiano lands the left hand.
Christiano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Christiano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Christiano misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka throws a series of punches but Christiano avoids them all with ease.
Christiano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christiano lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
It seemed like Matsuzaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Christiano scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Christiano lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body. Matsuzaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christiano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christiano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Christiano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christiano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsuzaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Christiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick which misses Christiano's front leg but catches the back leg as Christiano tries to avoid it.
A jab from Christiano misses.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano 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#
Christiano lands a lovely overhand right.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsuzaka can do to turn this around?
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Matsuzaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Christiano has got the better of the exchanges.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Matsuzaka feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christiano lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Christiano connects with the punch.
Christiano cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Christiano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Matsuzaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsuzaka.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
Christiano tries to move into range but Matsuzaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Juan Christiano has been cut.
Christiano slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.#T3#
Christiano throws a head kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Christiano throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Matsuzaka 's knee.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano cracks a nice hook into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Christiano misses with a wild combination.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano lands a front kick.#T4#
Matsuzaka takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A cross from Christiano lands.
Christiano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Christiano thinks about countering with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
Christiano lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Christiano digs a good hook to Matsuzaka's body.
Christiano 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Christiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christiano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Christiano throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.
Matsuzaka lands with a straight right. Christiano didn't see that one coming.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano pushes Matsuzaka away with a front kick.#T2#
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka punishes Christiano's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsuzaka.
Christiano wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Matsuzaka.
Christiano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christiano swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Christiano misses with a head kick. #T4#
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christiano's head.
A jab from Christiano misses.
A nice side step and Matsuzaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christiano fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsuzaka in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Juan Christiano did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Matsuzaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsuzaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christiano misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses.
Christiano lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Matsuzaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christiano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Christiano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano scores with a jab. Matsuzaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christiano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christiano jabs Matsuzaka right on the nose. Matsuzaka blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
It looked like Christiano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsuzaka.
Christiano misses with a body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a left to the body.
Christiano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christiano swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range. #T2#
Matsuzaka throws the kick towards the body but Christiano avoids it.
Christiano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Christiano.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christiano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Matsuzaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Christiano throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka stuns Christiano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Christiano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christiano to score with a decent uppercut.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Christiano does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano had his way with Keisuke Matsuzaka in that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
That's time! Christiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka misses with a kick to the body
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano's corner calls for a 1-2. Christiano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuzaka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Christiano.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christiano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsuzaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christiano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
Christiano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Matsuzaka down.
Christiano throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Christiano's body.
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christiano's head.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Christiano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christiano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Matsuzaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano throws a push kick but Matsuzaka slaps the foot to one side.
Matsuzaka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Matsuzaka's leg but Matsuzaka calmly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Matsuzaka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
Matsuzaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsuzaka thuds his shin into the meat of Christiano's side.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Christiano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Jab by Christiano.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a counter combo.
Christiano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christiano throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christiano 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano retains his welterweight title!
Juan Christiano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 72
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Crow.
Crow thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Crow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.
Crow misses with a takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Crow throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crow.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Crow.
Crow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuzaka doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Crow.#T1#
Crow happy to just control the position for now.
Matsuzaka can't do much from the bottom here.
Crow throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Crow cracks Matsuzaka with a big right hand but Matsuzaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Matsuzaka is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Crow is chipping away with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Crow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Crow in side control, throwing shots but Matsuzaka defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Crow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Crow is trying to ground and pound but Matsuzaka uses the momentary lack of control by Crow to regain half guard.
Crow thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Matsuzaka taking some punishment here, with Crow in his half guard.
Crow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crow looks to land a strike but Matsuzaka avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Crow looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuzaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Crow wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuzaka postures up.
Matsuzaka preventing the sweep.
Matsuzaka 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.
Crow managing to control the position. #T3#
Crow working a defensive guard here.
Crow managing to control the position.
Crow trying to control the position.
Crow is adopting a defensive guard.
Crow wants to sweep here but Matsuzaka controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matsuzaka controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Crow.
Crow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matsuzaka defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crow looks to throw a body kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Crow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crow with a poor takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crow misses with a right hand
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
Crow misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Crow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsuzaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka lands with a right hand.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crow in his tracks.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka. #TD#
Crow shoots in and gets a takedown into Matsuzaka's guard.#T2#
Matsuzaka has momentary wrist control but Crow slips an elbow through the middle.
Crow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crow throws an elbow that misses. Matsuzaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crow's guard. Nice move by Matsuzaka!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crow is on top in guard. #REVR#
Crow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsuzaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsuzaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Crow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow connects with a couple of short punches.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow throws a big elbow that misses.
Crow throws a strike but Matsuzaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Matsuzaka preventing the sweep.
Crow is trying to control the position but Matsuzaka postures up.
Matsuzaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Crow trying to control the position. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crow is on top in guard. #REVR#
Crow throwing strikes but missing.
Crow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsuzaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crow throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsuzaka defending well as Crow loads up on a big left hand.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Crow 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.
Crow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsuzaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crow somewhat.
Crow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Matsuzaka as he checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsuzaka to score with a decent uppercut.
Crow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsuzaka lands a slapping body shot.
Crow misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crow works the jab nicely.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Crow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crow thows a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it #KD2#
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crow! Matsuzaka lets Crow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Crow is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Crow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crow is looking to score with low kicks.
Matsuzaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Matsuzaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crow throws a series of punches but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Crow seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Crow misses.
Crow tries for a takedown but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Crow steps away.
Crow throws a head kick that Matsuzaka semi-blocks. #T3#
Crow works the jab nicely.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crow counters with an outside leg kick.
Crow misses with a lunging right hand
and Crow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuzaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Crow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matsuzaka cracks Crow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Crow throws a front kick aimed at Matsuzaka's knee but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Matsuzaka needs to keep his hands up - Crow had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Crow.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka misses with a combination
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
A very excited looking Keisuke Matsuzaka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 66
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice side step and Matsuzaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsuzaka lands a head shot.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Perkele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Matsuzaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from Perkele.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ispa Perkele has been cut.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perkele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele misses the body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Perkele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka. #T1#
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perkele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Matsuzaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perkele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Perkele.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick that knocks Perkele off balance momentarily.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele misses with a few strikes there.
Perkele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perkele motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele digs a good hook to Matsuzaka's body.
Perkele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Perkele.
Matsuzaka feints a counter leg kick.
Perkele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Perkele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Perkele connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Perkele lands with a good body shot.
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuzaka. That did some damage!
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Perkele walks into a straight right hand from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsuzaka.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Perkele.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping right hand.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuzaka! But no joy.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Perkele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Matsuzaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Perkele's knee momentarily.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Perkele's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Perkele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perkele scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matsuzaka walks into a stiff left hand from Perkele.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a body punch
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsuzaka can do to turn this around?
Perkele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perkele connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsuzaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perkele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perkele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses.
Perkele takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuzaka! But no joy.
Perkele slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Perkele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Perkele connects with a body 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!
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Perkele catches Matsuzaka right on the button with a cross.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Matsuzaka scores with a leg kick.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Perkele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body. Matsuzaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice jab there from Perkele.
Perkele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Perkele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Perkele.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Perkele.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele digs a good hook to Matsuzaka's body.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Matsuzaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Perkele has got the better of the exchanges.
Matsuzaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perkele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#Ispa Perkele's cut is getting worse.
Perkele lands with an overhand left.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perkele 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.
Perkele misses with a body shot
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand. #T4#
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele misses the jab.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp right hand that drops Perkele! Matsuzaka lets Perkele back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Perkele is rocked!#CUT2#Ispa Perkele's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Matsuzaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oh Perkele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Perkele seems to have got his legs back now.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele misses with a head kick.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perkele throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
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 Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ispa Perkele'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#
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Matsuzaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perkele tried to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Matsuzaka ducks right into an uppercut from Perkele.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuzaka with a nice cross.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good low kick that Perkele was not able to check.
Matsuzaka lands with a shot to the body.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perkele with a body shot.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Perkele with a hook.#T1#
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele thows a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele connects with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Perkele.
Matsuzaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perkele with a body shot.
Matsuzaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsuzaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perkele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perkele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perkele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Perkele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perkele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Matsuzaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuzaka tries to avoid it.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Perkele catches Matsuzaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Perkele dodges the punch combination from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.#T3#
Perkele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matsuzakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
It seemed like Matsuzaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Perkele 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Jeez, Ispa Perkele's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Matsuzaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perkele takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Matsuzaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perkele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perkele throwing a counter right hand but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Perkele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsuzaka works Perkele's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Perkele misses with a hook #KD2#
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp right hand that drops Perkele! Matsuzaka lets Perkele back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ispa Perkele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Ispa Perkele spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym I guess.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 59
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Queen.
Matsuzaka throws out a leg kick but Queen moves out of range and Matsuzaka only half commits.
Queen lands with a good body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Queen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Queen slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Queen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Queen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuzaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Queen moved away.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Queen moves out of range. #T1#
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Queen blocks the low kick.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Queen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Queen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matsuzaka's guard.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Matsuzaka blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuzaka is pulling down on Queen's head to control his posture.
Queen looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Queen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queen throws an elbow that misses. Matsuzaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Queen's guard. Nice move by Matsuzaka!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen is pulling down on Matsuzaka's head. It's preventing any offense from Matsuzaka, at least for the moment.
Queen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matsuzaka has passed into side control.
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Queen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Queen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Queen sneaks back into half guard.
Queen wants to improve his position but Matsuzaka is controlling well.
Queen is doing well to control the position and prevent Matsuzaka from advancing to side control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Queen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Queen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuzaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ceedee Queen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Queen takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Queen counters with a shoot takedown. Matsuzaka fights it but they end up in guard.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsuzaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Queen works over Matsuzaka with some ground and pound from guard.
Matsuzaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen distracts Matsuzaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuzaka has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Queen wants to control from the top but Matsuzaka keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Queen thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Queen misses with a straight right.
Queen scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka tries to score with a low kick but Queen moves his leg out of the way.
Queen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka moves forwards but Queen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Queen lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Queen thumps Matsuzaka with a low kick.
Ceedee Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Queen lands with a straight right. Matsuzaka didn't see that one coming.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
Queen takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick
and Queen counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen misses with a leg kick.
Ceedee Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Queen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Matsuzaka controlling the position well.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Queen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matsuzaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matsuzaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Queen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matsuzaka wants to get back to full guard but Queen has passed into side control.
The ground and pound from Queen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Queen landing strikes.
Queen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Matsuzaka dodges the ground and pound from Queen.
Queen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Matsuzaka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Queen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matsuzaka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Matsuzaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsuzaka dodges the ground and pound from Queen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuzaka taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen 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#
Queen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Queen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matsuzaka on his heels. He'll look to pass Matsuzaka's guard now, I'm sure.
Queen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Queen landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsuzaka controls Queen momentarily but Queen frees himself.
Queen throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen postures up. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Queen checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Queen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsuzaka rather than just go for the knockout.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Queen tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsuzaka is wise to it.
A lazy body kick from Queen
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Queen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a series of strikes. Queen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Queen lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Queen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsuzaka sprawls well initially but Queen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matsuzaka tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Ceedee Queen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuzaka keeps working.
Queen content to control rather than advance.
Matsuzaka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Queen.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Queen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queen lands a couple of digs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Queen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Queen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuzaka has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsuzaka throws a solid leg kick but Queen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuzaka is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ceedee Queen.
Well Queen 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceedee Queen!
After the fight, Ceedee Queen 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 54
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Lee.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Matsuzaka.
Lee throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Lee.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Matsuzaka connects with a single shot there.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsuzaka momentarily.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuzaka.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuzaka defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
Lee tries to move into range but Matsuzaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsuzaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Matsuzaka. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Matsuzaka - just one landing.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsuzaka jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Matsuzaka's belly button to the back.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mister Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsuzaka steps away.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Matsuzaka's head back.
Matsuzaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Lee.
Matsuzaka clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Lee slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Lee.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsuzaka with a body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Matsuzaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuzaka tries to avoid it.
Lee avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a good cross that connects.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Matsuzaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Matsuzaka.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lee misses the body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsuzaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Lee slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsuzaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Lee.#T2#
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses its target.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee with a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsuzaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsuzaka ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Matsuzaka stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Matsuzaka.
Lee slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.#T3#
Lee moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Matsuzaka's leg but Matsuzaka calmly moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses its target.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee 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. #T4#
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it well.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Lee strikes.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee slips under a jab.
A jab from Matsuzaka finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand. #T2#
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Lee.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the head.
Lee slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsuzaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsuzaka is wise to it.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.#T3#
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee misses the jab.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuzaka off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Lee swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Lee feints and then cracks Matsuzaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuzaka down.
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee takes one on the button.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Matsuzaka's defenses.
Matsuzaka swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Mister Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 48
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuhren throws out the jab.
We've been informed that Fuhren 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.
Fuhren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
A cross from Fuhren lands.
Fuhren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsuzaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Psiris Fuhren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuhren misses the jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsuzaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fuhren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Fuhren. #T1#
Fuhren misses with a body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Fuhren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fuhren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fuhren throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fuhren! Matsuzaka lets Fuhren back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Fuhren is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuhren misses with a jab to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka 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.
In defeat, Psiris Fuhren stepped up to the mic, saying 'We were in exchanges...we were in exchanges...and I felt stiff. '.

Event: BBFC Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 05, 2021

#R1#
Garrett misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garrett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Matsuzaka's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garrett throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Garrett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrett connects with a crisp jab.
Garrett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matsuzaka backs up against the cage.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Garrett moves out of range.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrett.
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Garrett.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Garrett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Garrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
letting Garrett counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Garrett's body.
Garrett throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrett.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrett throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrett moves away.#T2#
Garrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Garrett takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrett.
Matsuzaka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Garrett's ribs.
Garrett takes one to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Garrett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garrett moves to clinch but Matsuzaka breaks away
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
Garrett misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garrett at a distance.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Garrett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garrett misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuzaka is looking to wear down Garrett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garrett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garrett misses with a jab to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Garrett jabs Matsuzaka right on the nose. Matsuzaka blinks but takes it well.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett misses with a straight right.
Garrett lands with a good body shot.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Garrett connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Garrett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garrett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garrett looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka takes one to the chin there.
Garrett looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Garrett connects with a body shot that sends Matsuzaka's belly button to the back.
Garrett lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka 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.#R2#
Matsuzaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garrett scores with a nice right hand.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garrett! But no joy.
A slow jab from Garrett misses its intended target.
Garrett throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Garrett swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garrett misses with a looping right.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Garrett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Garrett throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Matsuzaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garrett misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrett lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Garrett jabs at Matsuzaka's body.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garrett counters with a straight right hand.
Garrett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsuzaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Garrett is rocked!
Garrett walks into a left hand.
Garrett is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.#T2#
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that drops Garrett like a sack of potatoes! Matsuzaka dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BFC HARDCORE 7
Date: Jan 15, 2021

#R1#
Matsuzaka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jinx throws a big shot that misses.
Jinx misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Jinx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jinx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jinx misses the shot to the body.
Jinx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Jinx is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuzaka.
Jinx misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jinx manages to circle out of the way.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Jinx moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jinx 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 Matsuzaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsuzaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jinx misses with a hook.
Jinx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Jinx's shoulder, as Jinx tries to avoid the shot.
Jinx looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch
and Jinx counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Jinx.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jinx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jinx.
A lazy body kick from Jinx
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
Jinx misses the shot to the body.
Jinx throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Jinx saw that one coming.
Jinx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jinx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Jinx.
Jinx lands an overhand right.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jinx is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jinx throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Jinx throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuzaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jinx thumps Matsuzaka with a low kick.#T2#
Jinx wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Jinx has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Jinx.
Jinx slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jinx moves away.
Leroy Jinx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jinx tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Matsuzaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jinx counters with an outside leg kick.
Jinx throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jinx misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jinx avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
A jab from Jinx finds it's way through Matsuzaka's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jinx.
Jinx lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Jinx.#T3#
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Jinx slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
It seemed like Jinx was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jinx's corner calls for a 1-2. Jinx 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 Matsuzaka. Jinx does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Jinx was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsuzaka as he connects with a hook.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Jinx moved out of range.
Matsuzaka needs to keep his hands up - Jinx had a free shot at his head there.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jinx.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Jinx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jinx tries to move into range but Matsuzaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jinx moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Jinx.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Jinx moves out of range.
Jinx blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jinx throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Jinx manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Jinx was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Matsuzaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jinx misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Jinx throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
Jinx moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jinx.
Jinx takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jinx throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Jinx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Jinx slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
A telegraphed right hand from Jinx misses the target.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Jinx manages to avoid it.
Jinx misses with an uppercut
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leroy Jinx 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.#R2#
Matsuzaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jinx moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jinx throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
A nice side step and Jinx releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jinx throws a head kick that half lands.
Matsuzaka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jinx. Jinx circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Jinx lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka cracks Jinx with an open hand slap.
Jinx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Jinx fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsuzaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Jinx's shoulder, as Jinx tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jinx! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Jinx.
Good leg kick by Jinx.
Jinx connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Jinx misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Jinx misses.
Jinx scores with a jab. Matsuzaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick from Jinx misses.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Jinx and move into the clinch.
Jinx misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Jinx's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka needs to keep his hands up - Jinx had a free shot at his head there.
Jinx throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuzaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jinx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jinx tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsuzaka is wise to it.
Jinx throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matsuzaka stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuzaka fails to land.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jinx pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
Matsuzaka is leaning against Jinx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Jinx wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsuzaka won't allow it.
Jinx blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Leroy Jinx has been cut.
Jinx tries to break free but Matsuzaka pushes him back against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Jinx is trying to break free.
Jinx avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka presses Jinx against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jinx throws a head punch that misses.
Jinx misses with the head strike.
Jinx throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
A head punch on the inside from Jinx fails to land.
Jinx lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Jinx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jinx.
Jinx can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Jinx lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jinx working aggressively here. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jinx.
Jinx fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Jinx swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jinx scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jinx swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jinx tries to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling the position.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Jinx in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jinx backwards.
Leroy Jinx seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Jinx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka walks into a stiff left hand from Jinx.
Jinx throws a head kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Jinx throws a head kick that misses.
Matsuzaka works Jinx's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leroy Jinx seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jinx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jinx throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuzaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Jinx stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jinx misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuzaka, as that shot connected.
Matsuzaka swings widly with a right hand
and Jinx counters with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
Jinx avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Jinx throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
A big left from Jinx misses.
Jinx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leroy Jinx will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx'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#
Jinx throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jinx lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jinx misses with a two punch combination.
Jinx ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka walks into a left hand.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Jinx moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Jinx moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jinx.
Jinx with the inside leg kick.
Jinx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jinx connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matsuzaka scrambles back to his feet.
Matsuzaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Jinx keeps it at a distance.
Jinx just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Jinx. #T1#
Matsuzaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jinx connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matsuzaka scrambles back to his feet.
Jinx misses the jab.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Jinx staying out of range there.
Jinx appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jinx takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jinx on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsuzaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka defending well as Jinx loads up on a big left hand.
Jinx moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Jinx throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
A low kick from Jinx is predictable there #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Jinx leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jinx misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Jinx blocks it.
Jinx misses with the head strike.
Jinx blocks an elbow strike.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Matsuzaka. #BC2#
Jinx breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Matsuzaka misses
and Jinx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jinx throws out a powerful jab.
Jinx misses with a hook #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters by clinching up.
Jinx working hard to break the clinch.
Jinx scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka managing to block the knees to the body from Jinx.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jinx.
Jinx has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Jinx makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsuzaka lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Jinx on the inside.
Matsuzaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jinx's efforts to push away.
Jinx misses with some punches. #T3#
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Jinx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jinx misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Jinx controls the action.
Jinx throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Jinx misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jinx throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsuzakas head.
Jinx blocks an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Jinx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jinx's defenses.
Jinx dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Jinx leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Jinx misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka. #CUT#That has opened up Leroy Jinx's cut even more.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jinx blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jinx takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jinx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jinx blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka has Jinx pushed against the cage.
Jinx swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jinx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Leroy Jinx's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jinx misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jinx's defenses.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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 Keisuke Matsuzaka.
I think Jinx 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BFC Fight Night 7
Date: Dec 04, 2020

#R1#
Mulder shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Matsuzaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mulder throws a head kick that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mulder shoots and misses
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mulder tries to move into range but Matsuzaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mulder tries for a takedown but Matsuzaka circles away easily
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niek Mulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuzaka there.
Mulder has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice right hand that sends Mulder toppling to the canvas! Mulder scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Matsuzaka finish him?!#ROC2#Mulder is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Mulder tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Matsuzaka wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My advice? Stick to beating your meat, Conor.'.

Event: BFC 26: Volkov Vs. Nimoy
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bob misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Matsuzaka. Beautiful body shot.
Bob moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka lands a nice hook to Bob's body. Bob takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bob has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Power Shark Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
Bob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Bob blocks it.
Bob takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Matsuzaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bob doesn't seem phased though.
Bob connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Bob lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Bob closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Bob.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Bob blocks it. #T1#
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bob lands a shoulder strike.
Bob avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka can't break the clinch.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Bob lands a shot to the body.
Bob misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Bob.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bob lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Bob is working Matsuzaka over against the cage.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob.
Matsuzaka lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka. #T2#
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Bob stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bob.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Bob.
Bob looking to slow down the pace here.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into Bob's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bob's gas tank.
Bob'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.
Bob misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Bob struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobs head. #T3#
Bob tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka is pushing Bob up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bob fails to land.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Bob misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Bob.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Bob lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Bob is trying to maintain a safe position but Matsuzaka gets an underhook and turns Bob into the cage.
Bob struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Bob is pushing Matsuzaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside that Bob shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob stalling in the clinch but Matsuzaka improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Bob fails to land.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
Bob can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Scooter Bob will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Bob was well out of range.
Bob gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Scooter Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Bob lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Bob is looking to counter punch.
Bob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsuzaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Bob moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Bob scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bob takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bob throws a series of punches but Matsuzaka moves 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!
Bob has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuzaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Bob's head.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Scooter Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Bob misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Bob counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsuzaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Bob tries to counter by clinching up but Matsuzaka breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Bob misses with a double jab.
Bob swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Bob tries to clinch up.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
As Matsuzaka tries to get set, Bob tries to push him back and clinch up but Matsuzaka manages to avoid the attempt.
Bob lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matsuzaka backs up against the cage.
Bob tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Bob ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Bob counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Bob just leaning against Matsuzaka, taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scooter Bob has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bob working aggressively here.
Bob lands with a left to the head.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bob can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Bob avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Bob swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Matsuzaka tries to break the clinch but Bob is controlling the position.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bob lands a shoulder strike.
Bob lands with a right to the head.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Bob.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bob blocks the elbow strike.
Bob avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Bob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bob takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bob. #T4#
Bob cracks Matsuzaka with a nice body shot.
A short right from Matsuzaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bob tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Bob's head.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bob slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Bob takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Bob throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuzaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bob works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Bob dominated that second round.
That's time! Bob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Bob tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Bob scores with a one two! Matsuzaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Bob throwing a counter right hand but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Bob is looking to clinch.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.#T1#
Bob lands a nice hook to Matsuzaka's body. Matsuzaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bob lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuzaka. That snapped Bob's head back.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
It seemed like Matsuzaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Bob clinches.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand.
Bob is looking to control Matsuzaka's arms but Matsuzaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bob has his back to the cage.
Bob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka is trying to break free.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob blocks an elbow strike.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside that Bob shrugs off.
Bob lands a shoulder strike.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside that Bob shrugs off.
Bob takes an elbow to the temple.
Bob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Bob lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Bob.
Bob misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bob.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bob pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Nice body punch from Bob.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Bob leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bob's brow.
Bob tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Bob back against the cage.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Bob avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob gets through Matsuzaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Matsuzaka to work.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bob just leaning against Matsuzaka, taking a breather.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Bob tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob.
Bob takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Bob scores with a shot to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
A short uppercut from Bob.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuzaka is stalling here.
Bob misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Bob.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Scooter Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.

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 Scooter Bob.
Well Bob 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Bob!
Scooter Bob opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: BFC 23:Butcher vs. Matsuzaka 2
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Butcher tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Butcher.
Butcher is looking to clinch.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butcher attempts a counter takedown but Matsuzaka avoids it well and moves away.
Matsuzaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Butcher misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Butcher has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Butcher has a takedown stuffed.
Butcher moves out of range of the strikes.
Butcher shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsuzaka sprawls well. He's pushed Butcher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Butcher's head but Butcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Butcher pushes Matsuzaka up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Butcher rushes Matsuzaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Butcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Conor Butcher has been cut.
Butcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butcher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Butcher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Butcher showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butcher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Butcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Butcher throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Matsuzaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Butcher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Butcher is looking to advance position but Matsuzaka won't allow it.
Matsuzaka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Matsuzaka is looking for a sweep. Butcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsuzaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butcher.
Matsuzaka won't allow Butcher to pass to mount.
Butcher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Butcher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Butcher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matsuzaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butcher.
Butcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matsuzaka wants to get back to full guard.
Matsuzaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Butcher is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Butcher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Butcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsuzaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Butcher there.
Matsuzaka tries to get to full guard but Butcher has control of the leg.
Butcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Matsuzaka is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Butcher is taking a breather. Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Butcher. #T4#
Butcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuzaka keeps working.
Matsuzaka has hold of Butcher's hands but Butcher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butcher throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Butcher trying to pass the guard but Matsuzaka defending well.
Butcher slips a nice elbow through Matsuzaka's hands, connecting with Matsuzaka's forehead.
Butcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matsuzaka controlling the position for now.
Butcher is thwarting Matsuzaka's attempts to control the position.
Butcher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher'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#
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Butcher.
Butcher working the ground and pound but Matsuzaka is defending the strikes.
Matsuzaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butcher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Butcher are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Butcher throws an elbow but Matsuzaka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Butcher.
Butcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuzaka keeps working.
Butcher tries to score with some ground and pound. Matsuzaka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher tries to score with some ground and pound. Matsuzaka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Butcher throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Matsuzaka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Butcher.
The strikes coming from Butcher are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Butcher throws a strike aimed at the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Butcher is looking to take a break and control but Matsuzaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butcher is working Matsuzaka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Conor Butcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuzaka keeps working.
Butcher misses with the ground and pound.
Butcher has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Matsuzaka!
Butcher landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Matsuzaka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Butcher.
Butcher landing shots from mount.
Butcher thowing shots but they're missing.
Matsuzaka holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Butcher tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Butcher throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Butcher misses with a head shot.
Matsuzaka wants to hold on but Butcher pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Matsuzaka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Butcher there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Butcher avoids the attempt from Matsuzaka to control.
Butcher with good strikes from the mount here!
Butcher punching from mount but Matsuzaka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Butcher looking to ground and pound but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Butcher thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Butcher is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Butcher with shots to the head and body - Matsuzaka looks very uncomfortable down there.
Butcher punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Butcher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Butcher with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Matsuzaka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Butcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsuzaka can do to turn this around?
Butcher is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Butcher throwing strikes but Matsuzaka bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Matsuzaka preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Butcher is looking for a triangle here but Matsuzaka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Butcher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Butcher is pressing down on Matsuzaka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matsuzaka wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Butcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Butcher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD#
Butcher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsuzaka sprawls well initially but Butcher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Butcher working Matsuzaka over with strikes.
Butcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Butcher thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Butcher is trying to control the action in half guard but Matsuzaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Butcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butcher slips a nice elbow through Matsuzaka's hands, connecting with Matsuzaka's forehead.
Butcher thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Butcher wants to take a breather but Matsuzaka is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Butcher connects with a nice short shot to Matsuzaka's temple.
Butcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matsuzaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butcher.
Butcher throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely. #T1#
Butcher working the head and body with strikes.
Butcher thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Butcher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Butcher working the head and body with strikes.
Butcher wants to take a breather but Matsuzaka is having none of it.
Matsuzaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Butcher.
Butcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuzaka defending well though.
Butcher thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Butcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head. #T2#
Matsuzaka won't allow Butcher to pass to mount.
Butcher passes the guard and advances to mount!
Matsuzaka is in a horrible position here. Butcher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Matsuzaka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Butcher.
Butcher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matsuzaka?
Butcher lands a nice shot to the head.
Matsuzaka is bucking up trying to escape but Butcher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Butcher throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Matsuzaka taking shots to the head.
Matsuzaka is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Butcher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Butcher landing strikes, looking to finish!
Butcher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Butcher with good strikes from the mount here!
Butcher lands a couple of good shots and Matsuzaka has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Butcher's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Butcher lands an elbow 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!
Matsuzaka covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4#
Even with his hooks in, Butcher manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Butcher throwing damaging strikes from the back! Matsuzaka could be in trouble here!
Butcher throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Matsuzaka covering up well under a series of strikes from Butcher.
Butcher throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Butcher throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Butcher somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Butcher manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Butcher manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Butcher clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher'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.#R4#
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Butcher was well out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Butcher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Butcher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butcher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Matsuzaka as Butcher shoots in.
Butcher shoots for a takedown but Matsuzaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Butcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Butcher moves into range and clinches up with Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Matsuzaka breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Butcher shoots in and gets a takedown into Matsuzaka's guard.
Butcher throws a strike but Matsuzaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuzaka is one step ahead there.
Butcher is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka pushes down on Butcher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Butcher wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matsuzaka trying to control from half guard but Butcher is working away.
Butcher is looking to improve his position.
Butcher trying to control from the bottom.
Butcher is trying to control but Matsuzaka passes into side control!
Butcher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsuzaka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Butcher manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Butcher wants to sweep here but Matsuzaka controlling him for the moment.
Butcher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsuzaka manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Butcher being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsuzaka controls Butcher momentarily but Butcher frees himself.
Butcher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Butcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butcher with a nice head shot there.
Matsuzaka is pulling down on Butcher's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
Butcher wants to pass the guard but Matsuzaka is keeping the position.
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 Conor Butcher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher'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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsuzaka as he jumps to the side.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Butcher finds it's target.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsuzaka sprawls well. Matsuzaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Butcher gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Butcher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuzaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher tries to clinch up.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Butcher avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Butcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot. #CL#
Butcher takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Butcher tries for a takedown but Matsuzaka manages to get underhooks.
Butcher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matsuzaka smiles and moves away.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Butcher scores with a nice right hand.
Butcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Matsuzaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Matsuzaka tries to sprawl but Butcher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Butcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butcher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matsuzaka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuzaka defending well though.
Matsuzaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsuzaka is looking to control Butcher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matsuzaka avoid being mounted?
Butcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Butcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Butcher works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Butcher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Matsuzaka blocking the ground and pound.
Butcher working Matsuzaka over with strikes here.
Conor Butcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butcher controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Butcher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Butcher.
Matsuzaka is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Butcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Butcher, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:44
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Butcher!
Conor Butcher retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Conor Butcher 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: BFC Halle Birthday Bash 1
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Butcher clinches.
A right hand to the body from Butcher.
Butcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher digs a right hand into Matsuzaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsuzaka's gas tank.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Butcher. #BC2#
Matsuzaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Butcher drops his hands momentarily and Matsuzaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Conor Butcher has been cut.
Matsuzaka cracks Butcher with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Butcher finds it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuzaka there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Butcher moved out of range.
Butcher scores with a jab to the head.
Butcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Butcher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Butcher pushes Matsuzaka up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Butcher has picked Matsuzaka up - he's going for a ride! Butcher dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Matsuzaka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Butcher. #T1#
Butcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsuzaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsuzaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher chips away with some ground and pound.
Butcher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butcher throwing strikes from guard but Matsuzaka blocks nicely.
Butcher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Butcher is controlling the pace.
Butcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Butcher trying to mount his opponent but Matsuzaka defends it.
Butcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuzaka defending well though.
Butcher is keen to just control but Matsuzaka is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matsuzaka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Butcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Butcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Butcher lands strikes from half guard.
Butcher winds up and cracks Matsuzaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Butcher throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely. #T3#
Matsuzaka taking some punishment here, with Butcher in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuzaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butcher.
Butcher is looking to take a break and control but Matsuzaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butcher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Butcher thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Matsuzaka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Matsuzaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matsuzaka is trying to control but can't.
Butcher throws a strike but Matsuzaka avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Butcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Butcher stays in close to Matsuzaka's body and controls the position.
Matsuzaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butcher.
Butcher slips nicely into half guard.
Butcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Butcher throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Matsuzaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Butcher.
Butcher trying to control from half guard but Matsuzaka is working away.
Butcher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Butcher is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Butcher landing shots from mount.
Butcher lands a couple of good shots and Matsuzaka has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher misses with punches from the back.
Matsuzaka takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Butcher throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Matsuzaka!
Butcher punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Matsuzaka leaves Butcher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Butcher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Butcher is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Butcher is defended easily by Matsuzaka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conor Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsuzaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Butcher moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka misses the body punch #CL#
and Butcher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Butcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Butcher controls his hands.
Butcher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Butcher dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka wants to break free but Butcher has control.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butcher misses with some punches.
Butcher misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Butcher tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Butcher.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Butcher can't get the takedown.
Butcher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matsuzaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Butcher pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Butcher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Butcher working a defensive guard but Matsuzaka manages to pass into side control anyway.
Butcher is trying to improve his position.
Butcher looks to move to half guard but instead Matsuzaka has passed into mount! Damn!
Matsuzaka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Butcher really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Butcher is working hard here to advance position.
Butcher wants to hold on but Matsuzaka pushes him away.
Butcher is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Butcher wants to control but Matsuzaka is having none of it.
Butcher is trying to reverse the position but instead Matsuzaka has taken his back - oops!
Matsuzaka tries to get the hooks in deep but Butcher pushed the leg off.
Butcher tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Butcher tries to reverse the position but Matsuzaka maintains control.
Butcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsuzaka can do to turn this around?
Conor Butcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher regains half guard.
Butcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher'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.#R3#
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Butcher looks for a takedown but Matsuzaka sprawls well.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Butcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsuzaka to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Butcher tries to counter with a takedown but Matsuzaka is quick to defend against it.
Matsuzaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butcher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsuzaka dips to his left and cracks Butcher with an uppercut!
Matsuzaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Butcher.
Decent striking displayed by Butcher there.#T1#
Butcher tries to clinch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Butcher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butcher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Butcher takes the fight into the clinch.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Butcher gets control of Matsuzaka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Butcher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Butcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butcher is on top in guard. #REVR#
Butcher trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matsuzaka manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet. #T2#
Matsuzaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsuzaka's guard. #REVR#
Butcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Butcher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsuzaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butcher.
Matsuzaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsuzaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Butcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsuzaka defends it easily.#T3#
Butcher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuzaka is one step ahead there.
Butcher controls Matsuzaka momentarily but Matsuzaka frees himself.
Matsuzaka is fighting to break Butcher's control of his arms but Butcher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuzaka trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matsuzaka stopping the sweep attempt from Butcher.
Matsuzaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Butcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuzaka tests Butcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka connects with a right hand. Butcher shakes it off.
A big left from Butcher misses.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Butcher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matsuzaka.
Butcher tries to clinch but Matsuzaka moves away
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Butcher moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##CL#
Matsuzaka gets tackled into the cage by Butcher. Butcher maintains the clinch.
A short right from Butcher on the inside.
Matsuzaka is trying to break free.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Matsuzaka tries to circle away but Butcher has him pinned against the cage.
Butcher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Butcher tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka won't allow it.
Butcher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsuzakas head.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Matsuzaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Matsuzaka finds it's target.#CL#
Butcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Butcher blocking some punches. #TD#
Butcher jumps guard and drags Matsuzaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1##SUB#
Matsuzaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsuzaka has managed to get both his arms back between Butcher's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Butcher working for a triangle but Matsuzaka defends it easily.
Butcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsuzaka looking to pass the guard.
Butcher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsuzaka's guard. #REVR#
Matsuzaka 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Butcher postures up in Matsuzaka's guard and throws a big left but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Butcher is in close to Matsuzaka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matsuzaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuzaka is one step ahead there.
Butcher wants to hit a sweep here but Matsuzaka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Butcher there!
Butcher is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Butcher 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.
Butcher is not content to let Matsuzaka control the position.
Butcher tries to get to full guard but Matsuzaka has control of the leg.
Butcher wants to control the action here but instead Matsuzaka manages to pass to full mount!
Butcher is looking to improve his position but Matsuzaka isn't that keen on the idea.
Butcher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Butcher wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Butcher wants to sweep but Matsuzaka has passed to side control!
Butcher is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Butcher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Butcher is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuzaka keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Conor Butcher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka lands with a right hand.
Butcher fails with the takedown.
Matsuzaka throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Butcher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matsuzaka's guard.
Matsuzaka pulls Butcher in close to his closed guard and prevents Butcher from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka is trying to keep Butcher in close. #SUB2#
Matsuzaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Butcher looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Matsuzaka working a defensive guard here.
Butcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Butcher throws a strike but Matsuzaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Butcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butcher 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#
Butcher throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Butcher tries to pass to full mount but Matsuzaka defends it. #T2#
Butcher is trying to control the action in half guard but Matsuzaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matsuzaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Butcher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Butcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Butcher passes to side control.
Butcher misses with the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Matsuzaka tries to control but Butcher manages to take his back.
Matsuzaka avoids the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher punishes Matsuzaka with strikes from the back mount.
Butcher misses with an elbow to the head. #T3#
Matsuzaka staying busy and making it hard for Butcher to control.
Matsuzaka covering up well under a series of strikes from Butcher.
Butcher thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Butcher throwing sloppy strikes.
Butcher connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Matsuzaka to escape the position.
Butcher missing with punches from the back.
Butcher connects with a big shot to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Butcher biding his time, controlling Matsuzaka.
Butcher controlling well, preventing Matsuzaka from escaping the position. #T4#
Can Matsuzaka hold on?! Butcher is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Butcher is landing with strikes. Matsuzaka can't take much more of this.
Matsuzaka is trying to remain composed but Butcher is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Butcher thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Matsuzaka has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher has Matsuzaka flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka covering up well and avoiding damage.
Butcher throwing sloppy strikes.
Matsuzaka covering up well under a series of strikes from Butcher.
Butcher wants to control the position but Matsuzaka frees himself and scrambles - Butcher manages to regain control in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Butcher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Butcher 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Conor Butcher 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: BFC Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada throws a leg kick
and Hamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamada connects with a single shot there.
Matsuzaka lands a jab.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Hamada is out of range.
Hamada throws a sloppy head kick
and Hamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamada scores with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hamada.
Hamada with a poor takedown
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamada throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamada throws a poor cross that misses
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Matsuzaka's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Hamada fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matsuzaka to the ground. Hamada is now in Matsuzaka's guard.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Hamada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Matsuzaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamada throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada throwing strikes from guard but Matsuzaka blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Hamada throws a right hand that Matsuzaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuzaka also avoids with ease.
Hamada misses the body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamada misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Hamada.
Hamada throws a combination that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka tests Hamada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka with a hook.
Hamada misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka lands a right hook to the body.
Hamada throws a right hand that misses
and Hamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Hamada staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Hamada avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Hamada is out of range.
Nice jab there from Matsuzaka.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hamada.
Hamada moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Hamada misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Hamada dives in and grabs Matsuzaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matsuzaka pushes down on Hamada's head and hops out.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Hamada avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka. #T4#
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Hamada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Matsuzaka gets caught flat footed, as Hamada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamada is one step ahead there.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Matsuzaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsuzaka tries to get out of the position.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Hamada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsuzaka quickly recovers to half guard.
Matsuzaka is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hamada working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Matsuzaka's thigh. Matsuzaka counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hamada throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka has his hands on Hamada's head, controlling the position.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully. #T1#
Matsuzaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamada is one step ahead there.
Matsuzaka pulls Hamada in close to his closed guard and prevents Hamada from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Hamada 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.
Matsuzaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamada on the ground.
Matsuzaka pulls Hamada in close to his closed guard and prevents Hamada from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Ryo Hamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamada drops his hands momentarily and Matsuzaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamada fails with the takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka lands a head shot.
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hamada's head.
Matsuzaka connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Hamada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuzaka at a distance.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsuzaka as he jumps to the side.
Hamada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Hamada throws a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook.#TD2#
Hamada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matsuzaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Hamada tries for a kimura but Matsuzaka is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hamada goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matsuzaka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hamada but great work by Matsuzaka.#T4#
Hamada wants to control but Matsuzaka postures up.
Hamada gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hamada wants to control but Matsuzaka is keeping busy.
Matsuzaka is looking to advance position but Hamada won't allow it.
Ryo Hamada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamada regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hamada looking for a guillotine here but Matsuzaka defends easily.
Matsuzaka won't allow Hamada to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryo Hamada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
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#
Hamada throws a head kick that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a left to the body.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsuzaka rather than just go for the knockout.
Hamada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsuzaka is fending him off so far but Hamada persists. Nope, Matsuzaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Hamada there.
Hamada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Hamada moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsuzaka cracks Hamada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.#T1#
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Hamada ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka cracks Hamada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hamada throws a right hand that Matsuzaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuzaka also avoids with ease.
Hamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamada misses with a wild body shot.
Hamada misses with a takedown
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamada dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsuzaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Hamada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Matsuzaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hamada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsuzaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hamada scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Hamada is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hamada! Matsuzaka dives in looking to finish! Hamada 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 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: BFC BLOODBATH 1
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and pushes Mendoza back into the cage.
A short right from Matsuzaka on the inside.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka. #CUT#It looks like Enzo Mendoza has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendoza's brow.
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendoza misses with a looping left.
Mendoza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Mendoza takes one to the chin there.
Mendoza misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuzaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendoza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsuzaka cracks Mendoza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mendoza throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.#T1#
Mendoza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#That has opened up Enzo Mendoza's cut even more.
Mendoza connects with a jab.
Mendoza misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Enzo Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Matsuzaka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Matsuzaka drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mendoza right on the button. Mendoza goes down! Matsuzaka follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Matsuzaka gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
In his post fight interview, Keisuke Matsuzaka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BFC HARDCORE 1
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith .
Smith throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Matsuzaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith 's head.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Smith .
Matsuzaka connects with a single shot there.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Smith misses with a body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuzaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuzaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith 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.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Matsuzaka coming out on top.
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Smith misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Smith tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Matsuzaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsuzaka lands with a shot to the body.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Matsuzaka scores with a hook.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsuzaka connects with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!#KD#
Matsuzaka cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matsuzaka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith looks winded!
Smith misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Matsuzaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Smith 's head.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
Matsuzaka pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Smith ! Matsuzaka unloads with more strikes and Smith sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
A very excited looking Keisuke Matsuzaka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1##CL#
Matsuzaka has Giuliani up against the cage in a clinch.
Giuliani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Giuliani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Matsuzaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Giuliani swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Giuliani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giuliani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giuliani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Giuliani swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Giuliani.
Giuliani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Giuliani.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Giuliani.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Giuliani breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka lands with an overhand left.
Giuliani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Giuliani misses with a straight right.
Giuliani looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Giuliani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
It seemed like Giuliani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to 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!
Giuliani lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Giuliani swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Matsuzaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Giuliani throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Giuliani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Giuliani misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka defending well as Giuliani loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Giuliani throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Giuliani missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Giuliani breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka cracks Giuliani with an open hand slap.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Giuliani.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Giuliani manages to circle out of the way.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Giuliani throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Matsuzaka instigates a clinch.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Giuliani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Giuliani blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2##BC2#
Giuliani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Giuliani throws a right and a left that Matsuzaka avoids nicely.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
letting Giuliani counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Giuliani.
Giuliani misses with a looping right.
Rudy Giuliani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Rudy Giuliani has been cut.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Giuliani lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Giuliani working hard to break the clinch.
Giuliani dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Giuliani is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling him.#T3#
Giuliani wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matsuzaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Giuliani's efforts to push away.
Giuliani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka cracks Giuliani with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Giuliani wants to break free but Matsuzaka has control.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Giuliani backwards.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Giuliani is rocked!
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Giuliani is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Giuliani! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Matsuzaka.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 5
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Jab by Matsuzaka.#CL2#
Higgins clinches.
Higgins is trying to break free.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsuzaka pushes Higgins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Higgins breaks the clinch.
Higgins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Higgins misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Higgins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka throws out a powerful jab.
Higgins misses with a takedown #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters by clinching up.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Matsuzaka.
Higgins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Higgins takes an elbow to the temple.
Higgins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Higgins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka. #CUT#
It looks like Spud Higgins has been cut.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Higgins tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Higgins drops back down to his feet.
Higgins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuzaka avoids it.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matsuzaka'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.#T2#
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside that Higgins shrugs off. #ROC#
Higgins is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Spud Higgins's cut even more.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Higgins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Higgins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Higgins is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
Matsuzaka creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Higgins! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Matsuzaka.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
The defeated Spud Higgins had this to say: 'I need a beer, any sponsors? '.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Oni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oni's corner calls for a 1-2. Oni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oni has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Oni circles away.
Matsuzaka with a nice cross.
Oni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Oni misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Matsuzaka's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oni lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuzaka's head back.
Matsuzaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oni.
Matsuzaka lands the left hand.
Matsuzaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oni fails to land the takedown.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Oni and move into the clinch.
Oni swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.
Exeudo Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Oni throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Oni moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Oni misses the jab.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.
Oni misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matsuzaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oni dives in and grabs Matsuzaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matsuzaka pushes down on Oni's head and hops out.
Oni looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range. #T2#
Oni misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matsuzaka needs to keep his hands up - Oni had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Oni misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Oni breaks away and moves out of range.
Oni takes one to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oni on the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Oni scores with a four punch combination!
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Oni swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Oni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Matsuzaka wants to slow Oni down by chopping away at his legs.
Oni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsuzaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oni on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Oni throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Oni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Oni.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Oni and move into the clinch.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Oni.
A swing and a miss from Oni.
The fighters circling - Oni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Oni breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oni's hands.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oni shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Matsuzaka clinches.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oni takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka stalling in the clinch but Oni improves position.
Oni is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsuzaka has double underhooks.
Oni is trying to break free.
Oni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Oni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oni can do to turn this around?
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Oni is having none of it.
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Exeudo Oni's cut even more.
Oni needs to keep his hands up - Matsuzaka had a free shot at his head there.
Oni cracks Matsuzaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oni throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Oni.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up but Oni circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuzaka cracks Oni with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Oni.
Oni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A big right from Oni misses.
A low kick from Oni misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Oni tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oni.
The fighters circling - Oni throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Oni gets an underhook and turns Matsuzaka into the ropes.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Oni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oni stalling in the clinch but Matsuzaka improves position. #T2#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oni blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
The cut above Exeudo Oni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Oni tries to stall but Matsuzaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oni is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsuzaka has double underhooks.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oni's defenses. #CUT#
Exeudo Oni's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Oni avoiding damage. #T3#
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Oni controls his hands.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oni takes an elbow to the forehead.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Exeudo Oni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keisuke Matsuzaka!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Matsuzaka clinches up against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Dadashev has been cut.
Dadashev tries to break free but Matsuzaka pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Maxim Dadashev's cut is getting worse.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dadashev wants to break free but Matsuzaka has control.
Dadashev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matsuzaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dadashev takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Maxim Dadashev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Dadashev in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2#
Dadashev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadashev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matsuzaka after a bit of a struggle.
Matsuzaka pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Dadashev! Matsuzaka unloads with more strikes and Dadashev sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!

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