Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 19
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Juggernaut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsushima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juggernaut misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsushima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juggernaut misses with a takedown attempt
letting Matsushima counter with a right hand.
Juggernaut throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsushima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Juggernaut tries for a takedown but Matsushima circles away easily
and Matsushima counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordy Juggernaut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juggernaut throws a lazy body kick
and Matsushima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juggernaut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsushima counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Juggernaut is rocked!
Juggernaut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Matsushima counters by clinching up.
Oh Juggernaut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsushima lands a body shot.
Matsushima gets underhooks to prevent Juggernaut's takedown attempt.
Juggernaut seems to have got his legs back now.
Matsushima is leaning against Juggernaut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsushima prevents Juggernaut from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Matsushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
Matsushima is pressed up against the cage. Juggernaut has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matsushima down to the mat. Matsushima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Juggernaut clinches up with Matsushima and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Matsushima.
Matsushima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsushima lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Matsushima.
Matsushima lands a nice uppercut.
Juggernaut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matsushima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Juggernaut tries to stall but Matsushima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Juggernaut is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juggernaut backwards. #T2#
Matsushima prevents Juggernaut from breaking the clinch.
Juggernaut tries for a takedown but Matsushima manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsushima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Juggernaut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juggernaut looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Juggernaut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juggernaut misses with an uppercut
and Matsushima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juggernaut throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsushima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juggernaut shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Jordy Juggernaut has been cut.
Jin Matsushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juggernaut attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsushima drops Juggernaut with a naaaaasty hook - Juggernaut is in real trouble here! Matsushima dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Matsushima!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 130
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Duboulay tries for a takedown but Matsushima circles away easily
and Matsushima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duboulay's coach down at Rising Sun Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Duboulay's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Duboulay with a nice cross.
Duboulay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duboulay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsushima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duboulay fails with the takedown#CL#
and Matsushima counters by moving into the clinch.
Jin Matsushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Duboulay.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duboulay wants a takedown but no success here.
Duboulay tries to score a body lock takedown but Matsushima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duboulay is trying to break the clinch but Matsushima is controlling him.
Duboulay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matsushima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duboulay is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matsushima misses with a punch to the body.
Duboulay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matsushima prevents it. #T1#
Matsushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duboulay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsushima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Matsushima - that landed with a thud.
Duboulay has Matsushima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matsushima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duboulay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matsushima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duboulay throws a hook but Matsushima blocks it.
Matsushima with a hook.
Matsushima with a nice cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duboulay or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsushima, which made it look bad.
Matsushima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duboulay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duboulay cracks Matsushima with a good jab.#T2#
Matsushima misses with a wild body shot.
Duboulay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsushima.#CL#
Matsushima clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duboulay can't get the takedown.
Matsushima can't find room to land a body shot as Duboulay controls the action.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Duboulay.
Matsushima gets underhooks to prevent Duboulay's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duboulay.
Duboulay has a couple of punches blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima misses with a punch to the body.
Matsushima throws a head punch that misses.
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Duboulay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Duboulay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duboulay is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Duboulay blocks an uppercut.
Matsushima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duboulay.
Duboulay tries to score a body lock takedown but Matsushima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Duboulay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Duboulay is trying to trip Matsushima. He has hold of a leg but Matsushima is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Duboulay persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Matsushima has his feet on Duboulay's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matsushima scores with a body shot.
Matsushima leaves Duboulay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duboulay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsushima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Duboulay misses with a hook
and Matsushima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duboulay thinking.
A left lands for Duboulay.
Duboulay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duboulay.
Matsushima throws out a loose jab but Duboulay uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsushima.
Matsushima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duboulay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jin Matsushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Duboulay drives through with a takedown into Matsushima's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Duboulay trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsushima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsushima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Matsushima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Matsushima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duboulay lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsushima's head.
Jin Matsushima is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsushima. Duboulay does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matsushima tries to kick Duboulay off but Duboulay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Duboulay 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duboulay trying to control the action but Matsushima is working from the bottom. #T1#
Duboulay is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Duboulay is just content to waste time from the top position. Matsushima takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Matsushima wants to get back to his feet but Duboulay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duboulay wants to pass the guard but Matsushima is keeping the position.
Matsushima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duboulay on the ground.
Matsushima keeping moving, preventing Duboulay from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matsushima scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A swing and a miss from Duboulay.
Duboulay scores with a hook.
Duboulay misses with a hook
and Matsushima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duboulay throws the left hand but Matsushima avoids the punch easily.
Matsushima misses with a straight right.
Duboulay throws a hook but Matsushima blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsushima misses the target.
Duboulay misses with an uppercut. Matsushima saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Matsushima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Duboulay misses the target.
Matsushima moves away from the strike by Duboulay.
Duboulay goes for a double leg but Matsushima avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsushima continues to drive forward.
The fighters circling - Duboulay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duboulay misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duboulay or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsushima, which made it look bad.
Matsushima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duboulay under the eye.
Matsushima slips a jab from Duboulay.
Matsushima lands a nice shot that snaps Duboulay's head back. #T3#
Duboulay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jin Matsushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Duboulay.
Matsushima connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsushima connects with the punch.
Matsushima throws a body punch but Duboulay moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duboulay! But no joy.
Duboulay misses with a right hand
letting Matsushima counter with a right hand. #ROC#Duboulay is rocked!
Duboulay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsushima swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Matsushima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duboulay is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsushima finish him?
Matsushima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duboulay.
Matsushima just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duboulay moves away.
Duboulay seems to have recovered his senses.
Duboulay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vincent Duboulay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duboulay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsushima under the eye.
Duboulay staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duboulay or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsushima, which made it look bad.
Matsushima takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Duboulay throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsushima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsushima misses with a wild body shot.
Duboulay throws a looping overhand right but Matsushima ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Matsushima. Beautiful body shot.
Matsushima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duboulay can do to turn this around?
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown but Matsushima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duboulay or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsushima, which made it look bad.
Duboulay is breathing heavily.
Matsushima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duboulay.
A big left from Duboulay misses.
Duboulay fails with the takedown
and Matsushima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsushima. Duboulay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duboulay shoots in and drives through. Matsushima sprawls well.
Matsushima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duboulay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duboulay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsushima is fending him off so far but Duboulay persists. Nope, Matsushima circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsushima 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.

Jin Matsushima dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Duboulay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsushima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vincent Duboulay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duboulay connects with the punch.#CL#
Duboulay tries to keep at a distance but Matsushima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsushima misses with a punch to the body.
Jin Matsushima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matsushima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duboulay stalling in the clinch but Matsushima improves position.
Duboulay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matsushima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matsushima scores with a shot to the side of Duboulay's head.
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Matsushima as the two fighters clinch.
Duboulay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duboulay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jin Matsushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Duboulay.
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duboulay backwards.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsushima digs a right hand into Duboulay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duboulay's gas tank. #T1#
Matsushima lands a nice uppercut.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Duboulay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duboulay has a couple of punches blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima. #TD2#
Duboulay has hold of one of Matsushima's legs. Matsushima is fighting the takedown attempt but Duboulay gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Matsushima manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Duboulay with a poor takedown
and Matsushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duboulay misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushima stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsushima wants it to stay on the feet.
Duboulay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsushima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duboulay on the side of the head.
Matsushima walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Duboulay drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Matsushima swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Duboulay's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Matsushima!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 120
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Matsushima lands an overhand right.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matsushima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Montana to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsushima misses with a straight right.
Ryan Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana loads up on a big right hand but Matsushima slips the punch.
Matsushima is looking to counter punch.
Montana looks to land a right hand but Matsushima moved out of range.
Matsushima defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
Montana defending well as Matsushima loads up on a big left hand.
Matsushima lands a nice shot to the body.
Montana misses with a looping right.
A jab from Matsushima misses.
Matsushima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsushima throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsushima looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range.
Matsushima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana.
Montana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsushima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana misses with a hook. Matsushima ducked under it nicely.
Matsushima throwing a counter right hand but Montana manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Montana working aggressively here. #T1#
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana misses with a body punch.
Matsushima tries to work over Montana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montana misses with some punches.
Montana misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Matsushima.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
Matsushima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
Matsushima scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Good body shot from Matsushima.
Matsushima is leaning against Montana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Montana lands a shot to the body.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Matsushima managing to block the knees to the body from Montana.
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Montana.
Matsushima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matsushima takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Matsushima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsushima.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsushima pushes Montana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsushima. #T3#
Montana working aggressively here.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana throws a head punch that misses.
Montana trying to control the position but instead, Matsushima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montana into the cage.
Matsushima is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Montana's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Matsushima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana blocks a body shot from Matsushima.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land.
Montana throws a head punch that misses.
Montana lands an uppercut.#T4#
Matsushima tries to work over Montana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima tries to work over Montana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana blocking some punches.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana slowing the pace effectively.
Matsushima blocking some punches.
Montana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Montana working aggressively here.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana just leaning against Matsushima, taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsushima presses Montana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsushima backwards.
Matsushima misses with some punches.
Montana misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Montana.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Montana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Matsushima misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming.
Matsushima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsushima slips a jab from Montana.
A big right from Matsushima misses.
Montana 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.
Matsushima cracks Montana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsushima blocks a jab.
Matsushima ducks under a wild hook from Montana.
It looked like Matsushima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montana throws a lazy right hand but Matsushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montana throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Montana misses the target.
Matsushima ducks under a wild hook from Montana.
Montana looks to land a left hand but Matsushima moved out of range nicely.
Matsushima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsushima sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Matsushima avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana avoids the body shot from Matsushima.
Montana throws a hook but Matsushima avoids it easily.
Montana slips under a jab from Matsushima.
Montana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montana misses with a hook #CL#
and Matsushima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matsushima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana lands a left hand. #T1#
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima is working Montana over against the cage.
Ryan Montana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land.
Matsushima blocking some punches.
Matsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsushima scores with a hook to the body.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.
Montana misses with the head strike.
Montana leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Montana.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
Matsushima blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsushima.
Matsushima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Montana misses with some punches.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Montana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsushima backwards.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana trying to stall but Matsushima improves his position.
Matsushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montana.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Montana 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.
Matsushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Montana. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Matsushima lands with a short shot to the head.
Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Matsushima.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Montana.
Montana throws a head punch that misses.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land. #T3#
Montana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Matsushima.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana.
Montana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A hook to the body from Matsushima.
Matsushima blocking some punches.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsushima uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Montana misses with the head strike.
Montana blocking some punches.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montana working aggressively here.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima blocking some punches.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsushima avoids it.
Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Montana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Montana missing with a left hand there. Matsushima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsushima is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Matsushima darts in and clinches Montana up against the cage.
Matsushima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana misses with some punches.
Matsushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Matsushima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Matsushima.
Matsushima lands a shot to the body.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Matsushima blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsushima is defending well for now.
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Matsushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montana misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Matsushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Montana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana has Matsushima pushed against the cage.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jin Matsushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montana.
Matsushima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montana misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Matsushima misses with a body punch.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Montana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matsushima is keeping busy.
Matsushima pushes Montana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana misses with the head strike.
Matsushima misses with some punches.
Montana lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsushima.
Matsushima gets through Montana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsushima scores with a shot to the side of Montana's head.
Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Matsushima tries a body shot but Montana blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana lands a left hand.
Matsushima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matsushima blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana.
Montana is trying to stall.
Montana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montana lands a nice uppercut.
Montana working aggressively here.
Montana takes a shot to the head.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana taking a breather.
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Montana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsushima misses with the head strike.
Matsushima throws a head punch that misses.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana.
Montana wants to stall.
Matsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsushima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana prevents a body shot from Matsushima.
Montana scores with a shot to the side of Matsushima's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsushima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsushima lands with a left to the head.
Montana trying to land knees to the body.
Montana tries to stall but Matsushima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana.
Good body shot from Matsushima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Ryan Montana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Matsushima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Montana 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Montana!

Event: MILF FW Week 2
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Nielsen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nielsen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Nielsen crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Nielsen.
Matsushima being controlled for a moment.
Matsushima is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nielsen is controlling him well.
Matsushima trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen in side control, throwing shots but Matsushima defends.
Matsushima taking a bit of punishment here - Nielsen scoring with strikes.
Nielsen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nielsen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
The ground and pound from Nielsen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nielsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Nielsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsushima, who protects the arm well.
Nielsen wants to control but Matsushima is keeping him busy.
Nielsen lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen landing strikes.
Nielsen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nielsen working the head with strikes.
Nielsen misses with the ground and pound.
Nielsen cracks Matsushima with a big elbow.
Nielsen scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Matsushima takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Nielsen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nielsen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matsushima sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nielsen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nielsen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Nielsen.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Matsushima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matsushima to see if he's OK.
Matsushima takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Nielsen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Matsushima is trying to escape and Nielsen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Matsushima is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nielsen! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Finley Nielsen!

Event: MILF FW Week 1
Date: Sep 13, 2024

#R1#
Matsushima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kush takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Kush shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matsushima's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Matsushima manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Matsushima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsushima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsushima stops a takedown attempt from Kush.
Matsushima lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsushima misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Kush wants to break free but Matsushima has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsushima as Kush tries to tie him up.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Kush.
A hook to the body from Matsushima.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Kush.
Matsushima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsushima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kush backwards.
Matsushima lands an uppercut.
Matsushima lands a right hand.
Matsushima lands with a short shot to the head.
Kush is trying to force a seperation but Matsushima has the dominant position.
Kush wants to stall.
Matsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Kush controls his hands. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Kush's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matsushima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kush is working for takedown but Matsushima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jin Matsushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kona Kush.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsushima.
Matsushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kush can't get the takedown.
Matsushima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsushima tries a body shot but Kush blocks it.
Matsushima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsushima.
Kush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsushima presses Kush against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsushima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kush or not. #T3#
Matsushima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kush misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Matsushima.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsushima.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Kush.
Kush prevents a body shot from Matsushima.
Kush tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Kush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kush! But no joy.
Matsushima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsushima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kush has time to react.
Kush works Matsushima's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Kush looks to land a left hand but Matsushima moved out of range nicely.
Matsushima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsushima slips a jab from Kush.
Matsushima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matsushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kush.
Kush takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Matsushima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matsushima.
Kush blocking some punches.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Kush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kush pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matsushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Matsushima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matsushima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsushima wants to clinch but Kush slips to the side
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsushima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsushima scores with a hook to the body. Kush takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kush swings for the body but Matsushima moves out of range.
Kush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsushima's hands.
A punch combination from Kush misses.
Matsushima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsushima wants to clinch
and Kush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushima looks to score with a jab to the body but Kush is just out of range.
Matsushima misses with a hook to the body
letting Kush counter with a right hand.
Matsushima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kush feints the counter takedown.
Matsushima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kush has time to react.
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!
Matsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kush has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Matsushima scores with a jab. Kush acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsushima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kush throws a right hand that Matsushima ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsushima also avoids with ease.
Matsushima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kush can do to turn this around?
Kush lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kush.
Kush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsushima swings for the body but Kush moves out of range.
Matsushima is looking to wear down Kush with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matsushima blocks a jab.
Jin Matsushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsushima throws a jab when Kush was well out of range.
Kush with the counter takedown but Matsushima avoids it easily.
Kush throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Matsushima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matsushima misses with some punches.
Matsushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kush displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matsushima up against the cage.
Matsushima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kush backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsushima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsushima can't find room to land a body shot as Kush controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Kush - that landed with a thud.
Matsushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsushima blocking some punches.
A short right from Matsushima.
Kush'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.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima.
Kush working hard to break the clinch.
Matsushima lands a body punch. #BC2#
Kush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsushima fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kush. Matsushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsushima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kush walks into a jab.
Matsushima scores with the left hand. Kush knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Matsushima.#ROC#Kush is rocked!
Kush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kush is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsushima finish him?#T4#
and Matsushima counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kush! He's just covering up as Matsushima starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Matsushima!

Event: MILF 111 Browning vs Popper
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Matsushima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Baroza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baroza throws a hook but Matsushima avoids it easily.
Baroza misses with a straight left.
Baroza lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jin Matsushima has been cut.#CL#
Baroza closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Baroza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baroza throws an off balance right hand
and Matsushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baroza ducks under a wild hook from Matsushima.
Baroza avoids a punch combination nicely. #KD#
Baroza lands a big head kick that sends Matsushima tumbling to the mat! Baroza takes a step backwards and waves Matsushima back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Baroza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsushima looks to throw the jab but Baroza is out of range.
Matsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baroza moves away.#T1#
Matsushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baroza.
Baroza throws a quick counter head kick but Matsushima was just out of range.
Matsushima connects with a body shot.
Baroza misses with a looping right.
Baroza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matsushima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baroza throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matsushima's head.#ROC#Matsushima is rocked!
Matsushima's coach down at Squirrel Sports ðŸ¿ï¸ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matsushima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Baroza instigates a clinch.
Matsushima is still on wobbly legs! Can Baroza finish him?
Baroza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsushima being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baroza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baroza works on Matsushima's body with a couple of short punches.
Matsushima working aggressively here.
Matsushima seems to have recovered his senses.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baroza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Jin Matsushima's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baroza misses with a body punch.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Baroza.
Matsushima misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Matsushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baroza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsushima tries to work over Baroza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsushima.
Baroza has Matsushima pushed against the cage.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside.
Baroza stalls.
Baroza prevents a body shot from Matsushima.
Baroza pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matsushima prevents a body shot from Baroza. #T3#
Baroza misses with some punches.
Baroza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsushima or not.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baroza.
Matsushima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baroza lands a right hand.
Baroza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Baroza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baroza throws an overhand right that lands on Matsushima's shoulder, as Matsushima tries to avoid the shot.
Matsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baroza moves forwards but Matsushima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsushima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baroza throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Matsushima counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baroza.
Matsushima misses with some punches.
Matsushima prevents a body shot from Baroza. #T4#
Matsushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baroza struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsushima controls his hands.
Baroza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsushima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baroza's elbow.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baroza misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
A left hand lands to the body for Baroza.
A shot in the inside from Matsushima.
A head punch on the inside from Baroza fails to land.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baroza looking to slow down the pace here.
Baroza blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Baroza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Matsushima's cut.
That's time! Baroza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matsushima digs a good body shot into Baroza's ribs.
Matsushima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baroza throws out the jab.
Baroza 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.
A head kick misses from Baroza.
Matsushima just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Matsushima misses.
Matsushima scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsushima scores with a punch to the head.
Baroza scores with a punch to the head.
Baroza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Matsushima misses.
Jorge Baroza is winning the standup battle so far.
Baroza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsushima on the side of the head.
Matsushima blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushima punishes Baroza's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Baroza misses.
A big right from Baroza misses.
Baroza scores with a head kick. Matsushima tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Baroza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baroza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Baroza instigates a clinch.
Baroza is trying to maintain a safe position but Matsushima gets an underhook and turns Baroza into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Matsushima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baroza throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Baroza.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baroza has Matsushima pushed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsushima prevents a body shot from Baroza.
Jorge Baroza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matsushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baroza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsushima can do to turn this around?
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Baroza.
Matsushima can't find room to land a body shot as Baroza controls the action. #T2#
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baroza pushes Matsushima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matsushima lands a left hand.
Baroza misses with a body punch.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baroza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsushima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsushima can't find room to land a body shot as Baroza controls the action.
Matsushima misses with some punches.
Matsushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baroza lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsushima backwards.
Baroza tries a body shot but Matsushima blocks it.
Baroza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baroza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsushima blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Matsushima misses with some punches.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Baroza uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.
Matsushima scores with a hook to the body.
Baroza can't find room to land a body shot as Matsushima controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baroza displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matsushima up against the cage.
Matsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Baroza controls his hands. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baroza.
Baroza is trying to stall.
Matsushima is working Baroza over against the cage.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baroza.
Matsushima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
Baroza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baroza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsushima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baroza's elbow.
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Matsushima.
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 Jorge Baroza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jin Matsushima's cut.
That's time! Baroza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsushima misses with a body shot.
Matsushima throws a looping overhand right but Baroza ducks down to avoid it.
Baroza throws a right hand that misses
enabling Matsushima to counter with a crisp jab.
Baroza misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Baroza.
Baroza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baroza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baroza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matsushima throws a body shot but no joy.
Baroza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Baroza gets a clinch.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Baroza 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.
Matsushima takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baroza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsushima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baroza manages to avoid it.
Baroza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baroza walks into a straight right hand from Matsushima.#T1#
Matsushima takes a swing at Baroza's ribcage but misses.
Jorge Baroza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baroza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsushima swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baroza counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsushima sizes up Baroza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsushima digs a good body shot into Baroza's ribs.
Matsushima throws a shot from downtown. Baroza moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Baroza.
Matsushima jabs Baroza to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Baroza closes the distance and pushes Matsushima back into the cage.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baroza stalling.
Jin Matsushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
Matsushima misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baroza. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baroza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsushima backwards. #CUT#The cut above Jin Matsushima's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Baroza throws a head punch that misses.
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Baroza avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage.
Baroza is trying to maintain a safe position but Matsushima gets an underhook and turns Baroza into the cage.
Baroza avoiding damage.
Baroza prevents a body shot from Matsushima.
Baroza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Baroza controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Baroza.
Still in the clinch, Matsushima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Baroza. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Baroza fails to land.
Baroza taking a breather.
Matsushima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baroza backwards.
Matsushima prevents a body shot from Baroza.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Baroza.
Baroza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baroza lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Matsushima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsushima lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baroza.
Baroza misses with some punches.
Matsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Baroza controls his hands.
Baroza digs a right hand into Matsushima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsushima's gas tank. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Baroza avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage.
Matsushima working aggressively here.
Matsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Baroza controls his hands.
Baroza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baroza blocking some punches.
Baroza has a couple of punches blocked by Matsushima.
Baroza tries to throw a body punch but Matsushima avoids it by throwing Baroza back against the cage.
Matsushima blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Matsushima.
Matsushima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baroza's elbow.
Baroza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Baroza.
Baroza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsushima backwards.
Jorge Baroza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsushima pushes Baroza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jin Matsushima.
I think Baroza 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Baroza!

Event: MILF 105 Young VS Igwe
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Durham misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Matsushima misses.
Matsushima blocks a jab.
Durham misses with a hook to the body
enabling Matsushima to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsushima moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsushima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durham.
Matsushima cracks Durham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsushima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Durham swings widly with a right hand
and Matsushima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsushima.
Durham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durham misses with a body shot.
Matsushima digs a good body shot into Durham's ribs.
Matsushima scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durham looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsushima is just out of range.
Durham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsushima was well out of range. Poor timing from Durham.
Matsushima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsushima feints a jab promting Durham to slip. Matsushima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Durham slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durham swings for the body but Matsushima moves out of range.
Durham misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Durham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Durham misses. #T1#
Durham swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Matsushima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsushima has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matsushima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durham backwards.
Durham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsushima has him pressed against the cage.
Matsushima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durham wants to break free but Matsushima has control.
Durham is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsushima has double underhooks.
Durham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsushima lands a shot to the body.
Matsushima keeps control of Durham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matsushima digs a right hand into Durham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durham's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsushima.
A hook to the body from Matsushima.
Durham misses with a body punch.
Matsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Durham tries to break the clinch but Matsushima is controlling the position.
Matsushima prevents Durham from breaking the clinch.
Durham working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Durham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Durham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsushima.
Durham misses with an uppercut
and Matsushima counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durham.
Matsushima is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matsushima avoids the body shot from Durham.
Durham misses with a straight right.
Matsushima punishes Durham's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durham.
Matsushima lands with a hook. Durham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durham misses with a straight left.
Durham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsushima slips under a jab from Durham.
Durham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsushima.
Durham throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Matsushima to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsushima lands a jab to Durham's midsection.
Durham takes a swing at Matsushima's ribcage but misses.
Durham misses the shot to the body.
Durham throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsushima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Durham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsushima works Durham's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Matsushima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima.
Matsushima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durham's efforts to push away.
Durham is trying to break free.
Durham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsushima has him pressed against the cage.
Durham working hard to break the clinch.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Durham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durham throws a body shot but no joy.
Durham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsushima connects with a jab.
Durham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsushima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durham misses the body punch
and Matsushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsushima is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Durham had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Matsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Matsushima lands a really nice looking cross but Durham seems unphased.
Durham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsushima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsushima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the body from Durham misses
and Matsushima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durham throws a hook to the side of Matsushima's head but Matsushima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsushima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durham looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsushima is just out of range.
Durham throws a right hand that misses
and Matsushima counters with a straight right hand.
Durham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsushima.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsushima.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsushima manages to avoid it.
Durham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsushima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Durham.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Matsushima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Durham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Matsushima. Those never looked like landing.
Matsushima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durham.
Nice body punch from Matsushima.
Matsushima throws out a powerful jab.
Matsushima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsushima slips a straight right by Durham.
Durham throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Matsushima to counter with a crisp jab.
Durham 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.
Durham misses with a body shot.
Durham avoids the body shot from Matsushima.
Durham misses with a body shot
enabling Matsushima to counter with a crisp jab.
Durham misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Matsushima has managed to clinch.
Matsushima scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durham misses with the head strike.
Matsushima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durham backwards. #T1#
Matsushima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durham backwards.
Matsushima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsushima lands a body punch.
Durham struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsushima controls his hands.
Matsushima lands a right hand.
Durham looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsushima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durham or not.
Matsushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsushima lands with a right to the head.
Matsushima lands with a left to the head.
Durham is trying to push Matsushima away but Matsushima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Durham tries to break free but Matsushima pushes him back against the cage.
Durham wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsushima won't allow it.
Matsushima prevents Durham from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Durham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsushima lands with an overhand left.
Durham misses with a body shot.
Durham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durham. Matsushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsushima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Landin Durham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Matsushima connects with the punch.
Durham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durham.
Durham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsushima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durham.
Durham just misses with a punch to the body.
Durham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsushima throws a series of punches but Durham avoids them all with ease.
Matsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsushima connects with a body shot.
Durham takes a swing at Matsushima's ribcage but misses.
Durham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsushima manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Matsushima.
Jin Matsushima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsushima sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
A left lands for Matsushima.
Nice body punch from Matsushima.
Durham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsushima.
Matsushima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durham misses with a straight left.
Durham throws a right hand that misses
and Matsushima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durham is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Matsushima's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Durham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsushima counters with a nice uppercut.
Durham looks to land a left hand but Matsushima moved out of range nicely.
Matsushima tries to counter with a clinch but Durham shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Durham misses the target.
Matsushima scores with a body shot.
Durham lands with a nice body punch.
Matsushima connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsushima tries to clinch up but Durham circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsushima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durham misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsushima! But no joy.
Matsushima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Matsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsushima moves away from the strike by Durham.
Durham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsushima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durham.
Matsushima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durham throws a body shot but no joy.
Durham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsushima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsushima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsushima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durham at a distance.
Durham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsushima lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsushima moves away.
Durham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durham keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsushima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Matsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Matsushima lands a right hook to the body.
Landin Durham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durham drops his hands momentarily and Matsushima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Durham misses.
Durham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsushima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsushima works Durham's body with a nice hook.
Matsushima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durham misses with a right hand
and Matsushima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durham misses with a right hand
enabling Matsushima to counter with a crisp jab.
Durham misses the shot to the body.
Durham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsushima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Durham is rocked!
Matsushima lands with a straight right. Durham didn't see that one coming.
Oh Durham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durham throws a right hand that misses
and Matsushima counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsushima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsushima throws a monster overhand right that drops Durham! Matsushima follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Matsushima!

Event: The Island Season 15, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Pacio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Matsushima forces Pacio back against the cage and clinches.
Matsushima misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Matsushima takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Jin Matsushima has been cut.#BC#
Pacio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matsushima rushes Pacio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matsushima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pacio's elbow.
Matsushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsushima throws a head punch that misses.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacio lands with a right to the head.
Pacio lands a damaging elbow.
Matsushima misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Pacio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsushima looks to land a combination. Pacio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsushima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Pacio moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.
Pacio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Pacio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pacio lands an elbow that stopped Matsushima in his tracks for a moment.
Matsushima misses with a body punch. #BC#
Pacio breaks the clinch.
Matsushima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsushima's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matsushima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Matsushima slips a jab and a cross from Pacio.
Matsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacio moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matsushima scores with a shot to the side of Pacio's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pacio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matsushima's brow.
Matsushima working aggressively here.
Pacio slows down the pace here. #T2#
Matsushima misses with a body punch. #BC#
Pacio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacio lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsushima's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matsushima staying out of range there.
Matsushima looks to land a right hand but Pacio moved out of range.
Matsushima walks into a straight right hand from Pacio.
Pacio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matsushima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pacio thinking. #CL2#
Matsushima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Pacio.
Pacio takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pacio. #BC#
Pacio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacio swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsushima.
It looked like Pacio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Pacio staying out of range there.
Pacio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pacio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsushima.
Pacio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pacio takes one to the chin there.
Pacio misses with a straight right.
Pacio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsushima misses with a straight left.
Matsushima slips a straight right by Pacio.
Pacio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsushima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsushima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsushima throws a shot from downtown. Pacio moves away and avoids it.
Pacio moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsushima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsushima gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4##CL#
Pacio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pacio blocks a body shot from Matsushima.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
Pacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pacio stalling against the cage. #BC#
Pacio breaks the clinch.
Pacio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsushima.
Matsushima wants to clinch up but Pacio keeps it at a distance.
Pacio cracks Matsushima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Matsushima.
Matsushima slips a jab from Pacio.
Pacio cracks Matsushima with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacio misses with an uppercut.
Matsushima throws a big shot that misses.
Matsushima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Matsushima gets tackled into the cage by Pacio. Pacio maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Passion Pacio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Matsushima's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Matsushima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Pacio.
Pacio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsushima takes one to the chin there.
Pacio with a jab.
Pacio misses the jab.
Matsushima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pacio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pacio misses with a straight right.
Matsushima blocks a jab.
Pacio misses with an uppercut
and Matsushima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsushima. Pacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacio avoids the body shot from Matsushima. #CL#
Pacio moves into the clinch successfully.
Pacio lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsushima scores with a hook to the body.
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Pacio avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage.
Matsushima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsushimas head. #T1#
Pacio looking to slow down the pace here.
Passion Pacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matsushima lands a shot to the body.
Matsushima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsushima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pacio blocks a body shot from Matsushima.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matsushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsushima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsushima cracks Pacio with a nice body shot.
Pacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsushima can do to turn this around?#BC#
Pacio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacio throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsushima counters with a two punch combo.
Matsushima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pacio has time to react.
Matsushima slips under a jab from Pacio.
Passion Pacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsushima lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacio with a hook.
Jab, jab by Matsushima - just one landing. #T2#
Pacio misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsushima counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Pacio.
Matsushima lands a jab to Pacio's midsection.
Matsushima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacio swings for the body but Matsushima moves out of range.
Pacio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pacio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Pacio moves into the clinch successfully.
Pacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pacio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsushima is leaning against Pacio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsushima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Pacio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pacio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsushima's hands.
Matsushima throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Matsushima takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matsushima lands an overhand right.
Pacio looks to land a right hand but Matsushima moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsushima! But no joy.
Pacio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsushima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Passion Pacio is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Pacio pushes Matsushima up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pacio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacio throws a body punch but Matsushima moves out of range.
Matsushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Pacio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pacio walks into a jab.
Matsushima tries to clinch
and Pacio counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsushima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pacio cracks Matsushima with a good jab.
Pacio lands a jab-cross combination.
Pacio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pacio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsushima.#T4##CL#
Pacio has closed the distance and engaged Matsushima in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Pacio manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Matsushima catches Pacio right on the button with a cross.
Pacio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsushima.
Pacio lands a lovely overhand right.
Pacio throws a right and a left that Matsushima avoids nicely.
Matsushima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Pacio moves into range and clinches up with Matsushima.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
Matsushima works on Pacio's body with a couple of short punches.
Matsushima scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Pacio avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage.
Pacio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Matsushima dodges an elbow strike from Pacio.
Pacio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Passion Pacio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jin Matsushima's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsushima throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacio.
Pacio scores with a body shot.
Matsushima throws a big shot that misses.
Pacio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#That has opened up Jin Matsushima's cut even more.
Pacio misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Matsushima.
Matsushima fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Matsushima. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Matsushima has managed to clinch. #BC#
Pacio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacio scores with a nice right hand.
Matsushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacio.
Pacio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushima with a hook.
Pacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsushima.
Matsushima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacio throws out the jab. #T1#
Matsushima misses with an uppercut. Pacio saw that one coming.
Matsushima misses with a straight right.
Pacio moves away from the strike by Matsushima.
Matsushima misses the shot to the body.
Matsushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsushima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsushima swings for the body but Pacio moves out of range.
Matsushima throws a body punch but Pacio moves out of range.
Matsushima takes one to the chin there.
Pacio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pacio misses with the combination.
Nice shot by Pacio.
Jin Matsushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsushima takes a swing at Pacio's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Matsushima walks into a jab.
Pacio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matsushima 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.
Pacio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pacio throws out a powerful jab.
Matsushima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacio looks to land a left hand but Matsushima moved out of range nicely.
Pacio misses with a looping left.
Matsushima wants to counter with a clinch but Pacio pushes him away.
Matsushima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pacio scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsushima should have avoided that one.
Pacio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacio slips a jab from Matsushima.
Pacio thuds a left hand into Matsushima's body.
Pacio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Pacio is rocked!
Matsushima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Pacio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsushima misses with a straight left.
Pacio seems to have got his legs back now.
Matsushima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Matsushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsushima. Matsushima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matsushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pacio lands a right hand.
Pacio lands an elbow inside that Matsushima shrugs off.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pacio throws a head punch that misses.
Pacio throws an elbow that misses.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsushima misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Pacio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsushima throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacio.
Matsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacio moves away.#T4##CL#
Pacio has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pacio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Pacio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pacio tests Matsushima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsushima misses with a looping left.
Pacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsushima moves away.
Matsushima throws a shot from downtown. Pacio moves away and avoids it.
Pacio connects with a body shot.
Pacio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pacio connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Pacio moves into the clinch.
Matsushima misses with the head strike. #BC#
Pacio breaks from the clinch.
Pacio misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Passion Pacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pacio 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Passion Pacio!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Passion Pacio!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Passion Pacio!

Passion Pacio wins by unanimous decision!

Event: The Island Season 15, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Couture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matsushima, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsushima can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
Couture wants to take the fight to the mat but Matsushima manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matsushima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Couture is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Matsushima can't fight it off and eventually Couture manages to take the fight to the floor. Matsushima looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Couture pushes down on Matsushima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Couture wants to control but Matsushima is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matsushima can do anything to dispel that myth.
Couture is keen to just control but Matsushima is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Matsushima is defending well.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsushima defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Couture is keen to just control but Matsushima is a slippery customer.
Matsushima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Couture 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.
Couture trying to control from half guard but Matsushima is working away.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Matsushima is defending well.
Couture wants to take a breather but Matsushima is having none of it.
Couture is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Matsushima reverses the position - he's now on top in Couture's guard.
Matsushima wants to stand but Couture is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Matsushima is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Matsushima preventing the sweep.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Couture is pulling down on Matsushima's head. It's preventing any offense from Matsushima, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matsushima wants to clinch.
Couture looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Couture rushes Matsushima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matsushima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsushima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Couture stalls.
Couture leaning his opponent against the cage.
Couture drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsushimas head. #T4#
Matsushima stops a takedown attempt from Couture.
Matsushima misses with the head strike.
Matsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matsushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture tries to work over Matsushima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsushima.
Couture is looking to take this one to the mat.
Couture goes for a takedown attempt but Matsushima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Couture moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture wants a takedown but no success here.
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 Xavier Couture 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#
Couture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Couture moves into the clinch.
Matsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Couture taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Couture has picked Matsushima up - he's going for a ride! Couture dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Matsushima manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Xavier Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsushima finds it's way round the side to connect with Couture's head.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Matsushima.
Couture gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by Matsushima.
Matsushima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Couture.
Couture drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Couture gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Couture is keen to just control but Matsushima is a slippery customer.
Matsushima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Matsushima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matsushima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
Matsushima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
Xavier Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture is keen to just control but Matsushima is a slippery customer.
Couture throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Couture trying to control the action but Matsushima is working from the bottom.
Couture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsushima's head.
Couture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matsushima is staying active underneath Couture, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Couture tries to pass to full mount but Matsushima defends it.
Couture wants to take a breather but Matsushima is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Couture takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Couture pushes Matsushima up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture is trying to drag Matsushima to the mat but Matsushima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matsushima misses with a punch to the body.
Couture has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matsushima after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture goes for a takedown attempt but Matsushima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matsushima lands a nice hook to Couture's body. Couture takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Couture has Matsushima up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matsushima after a bit of a struggle.
Matsushima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couture goes for a takedown attempt but Matsushima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Couture has Matsushima up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture looking to stall.
Matsushima prevents the takedown attempt.
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matsushima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Couture is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Couture wants to take the fight to the mat but Matsushima manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Couture.
Couture wants a takedown.
Matsushima misses with a body punch.
Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsushima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Matsushima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couture wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matsushima pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Couture clinches with his opponent.
Couture is working for takedown but Matsushima is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture.
Matsushima is pressed up against the cage. Couture has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matsushima down to the mat. Matsushima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Couture clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Matsushima.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Matsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsushima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xavier Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima working aggressively here.
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Couture avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage.
Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsushima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matsushima misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsushima.
Couture wants a takedown.
Couture is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsushima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jin Matsushima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushima digs a right hand underneath Couture's ribcage. Couture let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsushima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Matsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsushima lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsushima scores with a shot to the side of Couture's head. #T1#
Matsushima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Couture is rocked!
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture seems to have got his legs back now.
Matsushima prevents the takedown attempt.
Matsushima tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
Couture has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matsushima after a bit of a struggle.
Couture drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matsushima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jin Matsushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Couture tries to keep at a distance but Matsushima has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsushima.
Matsushima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2##TD#
Couture has hold of one of Matsushima's legs. Matsushima is fighting the takedown attempt but Couture gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture stops Matsushima from standing up.
Couture postures up in Matsushima's guard and throws a big left but Matsushima blocks it.
Matsushima is looking to stand up but Couture isn't so interested in that idea.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Matsushima wants to stand up but Couture is controlling him.
Couture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Couture wants to control from the top but Matsushima keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Couture rushes Matsushima and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Couture tries for a takedown but Matsushima manages to get underhooks.
Couture tries to work over Matsushima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Matsushima's head.
Still in the clinch, Matsushima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couture is looking for a takedown.
Couture tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matsushima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Couture is trying to drag Matsushima to the mat but Matsushima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matsushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Matsushima - that landed with a thud.
Matsushima is pressed up against the cage. Couture has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matsushima down to the mat. Matsushima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matsushima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Couture looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsushima throws out a powerful jab.
Matsushima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Couture darts in and clinches Matsushima up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushima prevents the takedown attempt.
Couture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Couture looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsushima.
Couture takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Couture turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jin Matsushima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsushima is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Couture is controlling him well.
Couture looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matsushima is avoiding damage well.
Couture creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matsushima sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Matsushima is pushing Couture's head away, looking to escape. Couture manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
Matsushima throws Couture to one side and escapes!
A big left from Couture misses. #CL2#
Matsushima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matsushima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Matsushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsushima 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Jin Matsushima!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Jin Matsushima!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Jin Matsushima!

Jin Matsushima wins by unanimous decision!

Event: MILF 99 Night of Champions
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Matsushima misses the shot to the body.
As Matsushima tries to get set, Young tries to push him back and clinch up but Matsushima manages to avoid the attempt.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsushima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Young's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsushima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Young somewhat.#CL#
Young clinches.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsushima misses with some punches.
Matsushima tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Young to work.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Matsushima throws a head punch that misses.
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
Matsushima letting Young take a breather here.
Young holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Matsushima.
Matsushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young.
The referee calls for Young to work. #T2#
Young blocks a body shot from Matsushima.
Matsushima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Young jumps into guard, dragging Matsushima to the mat.
Young has Matsushima pulled in close to control his posture.
Young trying to keep a closed guard but Matsushima is proving a slippery customer.
Young pulls Matsushima in to control the position.
Young looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Matsushima is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Young has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Matsushima is looking to defend but Young has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Matsushima! Young pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Matsushima taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Angus Young!
Angus Young retains his bantamweight title!

Event: MILF 87 Young VS Baroza
Date: Jun 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Chavez has closed the distance and engaged Matsushima in a clinch. #TD#
Chavez pulls Matsushima into guard. #SUB#
Chavez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matsushima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matsushima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Chavez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Chavez working for a triangle but Matsushima defends it easily. #SUB#
Chavez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsushima defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chavez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsushima defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Chavez working for a triangle but Matsushima defends it easily. #SUB#
Chavez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Chavez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Chavez working for a triangle but Matsushima defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chavez working for a triangle but Matsushima defends it easily. #T2#
Matsushima wants to stand but Chavez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matsushima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Matsushima gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Donk. Matsushima catches Chavez right on the button with a cross.
Matsushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsushima's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matsushima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Chavez moves into the clinch successfully.
Chavez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matsushima is keeping busy.
Matsushima lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima. #T3#
Matsushima lands an uppercut.
Chavez jumps guard but Matsushima stands there with Chavez around his waist. Chavez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matsushima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima.
Chavez looking to stall.
Matsushima throws a head punch that misses.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside.
Chavez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chavez tries to pull guard but Matsushima holds him up against the cage and eventually Chavez drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsushima is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land. #T4#
Matsushima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Chavez just leaning against Matsushima, taking a breather.
Matsushima lands an uppercut.
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage. #TD#
Chavez successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Chavez looking for a guillotine here but Matsushima defends easily. #SUB#
Chavez working for a triangle but Matsushima defends it easily. #SUB#
Chavez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matsushima defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jin Matsushima will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima.
Good body shot from Matsushima.
Matsushima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chavez jumps guard but Matsushima stands there with Chavez around his waist. Chavez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chavez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsushima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsushima misses with some punches.
Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chavez tries to pull guard but Matsushima holds him up against the cage and eventually Chavez drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Matsushima digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
Chavez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chavez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matsushima to keep the fight standing.
Chavez stalling in the clinch but Matsushima improves position.
Matsushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsushima working aggressively here.
Chavez is trying to pull guard but Matsushima has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Matsushima.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsushima.
Chavez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matsushima lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsushima throws a head punch that misses.
Matsushima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chavez.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Chavez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsushima walks away with a smile on his face. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target. #CL#
Chavez pushes Matsushima up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Matsushima on the inside.
Chavez tries to pull guard but Matsushima holds him up against the cage and eventually Chavez drops back down to his feet.
Matsushima gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsushima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chavez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsushima scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsushima works on Chavez's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Matsushima on the inside.
Matsushima is working Chavez over against the cage.
Chavez jumps guard but Matsushima stands there with Chavez around his waist. Chavez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsushima lands a left hand.
Jin Matsushima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Matsushima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chavez or not.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez jumps guard but Matsushima stands there with Chavez around his waist. Chavez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Matsushima - that landed with a thud.
Matsushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsushima lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsushima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.
Matsushima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chavez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsushima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chavez jumps guard but Matsushima stands there with Chavez around his waist. Chavez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Matsushima lands a nice uppercut.
Matsushima gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chavez fails to pull guard.
Matsushima working aggressively here.
Matsushima works on Chavez's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushima working aggressively here. #TD#
Chavez decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Chavez is looking for a triangle but Matsushima pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Chavez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsushima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matsushima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chavez has his foot on Matsushima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsushima works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Matsushima stands up and waves to Chavez to follow him.
Matsushima digs a good body shot into Chavez's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Matsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Matsushima connects with a nice looking jab.
Eduardo Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsushima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsushima lands a jab to Chavez's midsection.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Matsushima off balance momentarily.
Chavez lands the left hand.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Matsushima ducks down to avoid it.
Matsushima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matsushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima scores with a hook to the body.
Matsushima lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards. #TD#
Chavez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Matsushima uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Chavez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Chavez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Matsushima stands up and waves to Chavez to follow him. #T1#
Matsushima scores with a three punch combo!
Matsushima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsushima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, jab by Matsushima - just one landing.
Chavez takes a swing at Matsushima's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Chavez has managed to clinch.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsushima controls his hands.
Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsushima lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Chavez is rocked!
Chavez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oh Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsushima lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Matsushima.
Chavez tries to pull guard but Matsushima won't allow it.
Matsushima lands a body shot.
Matsushima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head. #T2#
Matsushima pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Matsushima.
Matsushima is working Chavez over against the cage.
Matsushima pushes Chavez against the cage. Matsushima is working some dirty boxing. Matsushima pushes off with a quick right hook! Chavez goes down! Chavez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Matsushima moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Matsushima!

Event: MILF 78 Young VS Callixtus 2
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown but Matsushima shows good takedown defense.
Duboulay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Duboulay backs off Matsushima throws a huge counter combo but Duboulay manages to avoid it all.
Matsushima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matsushima's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matsushima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Duboulay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsushima swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Duboulay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsushima's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsushima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Matsushima. No joy for Duboulay on that attempt.
Duboulay shoots in but Matsushima avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Matsushima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duboulay to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duboulay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matsushima can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Duboulay advances to half guard.
Matsushima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duboulay.
Duboulay trying to control the action but Matsushima is working from the bottom.
Duboulay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsushima's head.
Matsushima is trying to stand.
Duboulay stalling.
Duboulay is keen to just control but Matsushima is a slippery customer.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matsushima looks like he's trying to stand up.
Duboulay thows a huge punch but Matsushima dodges it nicely.
Duboulay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duboulay shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsushima sprawls well. He's pushed Duboulay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duboulay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsushima's waist but Matsushima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duboulay off to one side.
Matsushima connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duboulay momentarily.
Duboulay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsushima's waist but Matsushima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duboulay off to one side.
Jab, jab by Matsushima - just one landing.
Matsushima lands a lovely overhand right.
Duboulay tries for a takedown but Matsushima circles away easily
and Matsushima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Duboulay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duboulay fails with the takedown.
Duboulay sets himself, and Matsushima steps forward looking for the clinch! Duboulay avoids it this time.
Matsushima tries to clinch there but Duboulay circles away.
Duboulay feinted with a counter takedown.
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsushima as he jumps to the side.
Matsushima throws out a counter right but Duboulay avoids it with no problem.
Matsushima tries to clinch up but Duboulay circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsushima jabs Duboulay right on the nose. Duboulay blinks but takes it well.
Duboulay misses with a takedown
enabling Matsushima to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsushima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duboulay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsushima avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Duboulay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duboulay shoots in and drives through. Matsushima sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsushima! But no joy.
Matsushima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsushima as he jumps to the side.
A left lands for Matsushima.
Duboulay has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Matsushima.
Matsushima swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushima scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Matsushima dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsushima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Duboulay fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsushima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vincent Duboulay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duboulay misses with a takedown
and Matsushima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsushima sprawls well. Matsushima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duboulay gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsushima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Duboulay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Matsushima finds it's target.
Matsushima 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.#T1#
Duboulay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsushima scores with a hook.#ROC2#Duboulay is rocked!
Good shot there by Matsushima.
Oh Duboulay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsushima but Matsushima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duboulay dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsushima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matsushima is working Duboulay over against the cage.
Duboulay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsushima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duboulay seems to have got his legs back now.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsushima is leaning against Duboulay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duboulay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Duboulay.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsushima. #T2#
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Duboulay goes for a takedown attempt but Matsushima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Duboulay gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duboulay is trying to control. Matsushima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Duboulay is trying to work for a kimura but Matsushima is defending well.
Duboulay throwing shots but Matsushima is blocking nicely. #T3#
Duboulay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Duboulay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Duboulay seems to be looking for submissions.
Duboulay stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Duboulay stands up from half guard.
Matsushima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duboulay throws a right hand that misses
and Duboulay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsushima misses with a wild body shot.
Duboulay feinted with a counter takedown.
Matsushima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duboulay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsushima lands a right hook to the body.
Duboulay fails to land the takedown.
Matsushima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Matsushima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsushima.
Duboulay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Matsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsushima works the jab nicely.
Matsushima scores with a hook.
Matsushima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duboulay's hands.
Matsushima stuffs the takedown.
Duboulay shoots in for a double leg but Matsushima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matsushima lands a right hook to the body.
Matsushima lands a body shot.
Matsushima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Matsushima clinches up with Duboulay and pushes him back against the cage.
Matsushima pushes Duboulay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matsushima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duboulay's elbow.
Matsushima throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushima gets underhooks to prevent Duboulay's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Duboulay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Matsushima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duboulay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Duboulay manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Duboulay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsushima wanted to stand there but Duboulay had control of the position.
Duboulay tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Duboulay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Matsushima gets to his feet. Duboulay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Matsushima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duboulay dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsushima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsushima lands a body shot.
Duboulay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matsushima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duboulay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Matsushima.
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!
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duboulay backwards.
A short left from Matsushima.
Duboulay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matsushima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jin Matsushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsushima darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Matsushima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duboulay at a distance.
Duboulay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsushima scores with a nice head shot.
Matsushima stuns Duboulay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsushima scores with a body shot.
Duboulay shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsushima sprawls well. He's pushed Duboulay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duboulay has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Matsushima moves into the clinch.
Duboulay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike.
Jin Matsushima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
Matsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duboulay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duboulay tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duboulay tries to pull guard but Matsushima won't allow it.
A short left from Matsushima.
Vincent Duboulay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Matsushima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matsushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Matsushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsushima 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Matsushima!

Event: MILF 66 McCoy vs Roy
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Igwe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsushima tries to clinch up but Igwe circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Igwe.
Igwe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Jin Matsushima has been cut.
Matsushima defending well as Igwe loads up on a big left hand.
Igwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsushima.
Igwe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eja Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsushima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsushima.
Matsushima just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsushima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Igwe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsushima.
Igwe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsushima slips under a jab.
Igwe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsushima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Igwe in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Matsushima.
Matsushima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Igwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matsushima misses with an uppercut.
Igwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsushima.
Igwe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsushima.
A nice side step and Matsushima releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1##CL2#
Matsushima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
Matsushima tries a body shot but Igwe blocks it.
Igwe prevents a body shot from Matsushima.
Matsushima misses with the head strike. #BC#
Igwe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Igwe lands a nice shot to the body.
Igwe ducks under a wild hook from Matsushima.
Igwe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Igwe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Igwe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Igwe lands a big head kick that sends Matsushima tumbling to the mat! Igwe takes a step backwards and waves Matsushima back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!#KD#
Igwe lands a big uppercut and Matsushima crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Matsushima looks OK. Igwe waves Matsushima back to his feet!#ROC#Matsushima is rocked!
Igwe connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Matsushima out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eja Igwe!

Event: MILF 56 Callixtus vs Young
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Kush throws out a loose jab but Matsushima uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Kush shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matsushima's guard.
Matsushima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matsushima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kush trying to control but Matsushima is working from the bottom.
Kush throws a big elbow that misses.
Kush wants to pass the guard but Matsushima is keeping the position.
Kush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kush lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushima keeping moving, preventing Kush from controlling successfully.
Matsushima wants to stand and escape but Kush is having none of it.
Kush pushes down on Matsushima's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Kush moves into full mount! Matsushima won't be happy about that!
Matsushima is squirming around, avoiding Kush's attempts to control the action.
Kush thowing shots but they're missing.
Kush with shots to the head and body - Matsushima looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kush thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kush throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Matsushima because Kush loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Kush working for a guillotine from mount but Matsushima is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kush looking for a guillotine from mount but Matsushima is having none of it. #T2#
Kush trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Kush has control of Matsushima's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Matsushima regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kush looking to control but Matsushima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kush 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.
Kush thowing shots but they're missing.
Kush with shots to the head and body - Matsushima looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Kush sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Matsushima blocking the ground and pound.
Kush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kush throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've been informed that Matsushima has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kush thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kush throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Matsushima because Kush loaded up on that one.
Kush wants to control the pace but Matsushima is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kush looking for a guillotine from mount but Matsushima is having none of it. #SU#
Kush stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4#
Kush cracks Matsushima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsushima ducks under a wild hook from Kush.
Matsushima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsushima.
Matsushima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsushima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsushima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsushima throws out a loose jab but Kush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kush with a hook.
Kush throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Matsushima counter with a right hand.
Kush takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Matsushima forces Kush back against the cage and clinches.
Kush tries to pull guard but Matsushima holds him up against the cage and eventually Kush drops back down to his feet.
Kush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kona Kush dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kush feints a jab promting Matsushima to slip. Kush then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matsushima slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kush scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kush takes one to the side of the head.
Kush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Matsushima counters by clinching up.
Matsushima gets through Kush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kush looking to stall.
Matsushima scores with a shoulder strike.
Kush's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kush goes for a takedown attempt but Matsushima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kush slips a jab from Matsushima.
A swing and a miss from Matsushima.
Matsushima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kush.
Matsushima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsushima connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kush misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsushima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kona Kush has been cut.
Nice body punch from Kush.
Matsushima walks into a left hand.
Matsushima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kush finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsushima's head.
A jab lands there for Matsushima.
Kush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsushima can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Kush.
Kush misses with a body shot
enabling Matsushima to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Kush is rocked!
Matsushima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Kush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jin Matsushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kush. Matsushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kush finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Matsushima's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Kush falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Matsushima!

Event: MILF 44 Durham VS Zuniga
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsushima.
Matsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Matsushima takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsushima lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Matsushima.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Parks pulls guard successfully.
Parks looking for a sweep. Not yet Parks, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parks working a defensive guard here.
Parks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsushima is one step ahead there.
Parks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Matsushima stopping the sweep attempt from Parks.
Matsushima wants to stand but Parks has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Matsushima decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matsushima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matsushima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parks.
Matsushima lands a nice hook to Parks's body. Parks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsushima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parks thinking.
Parks shoots and misses #CL#
and Matsushima moves into the clinch.
Jin Matsushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Parks.
Matsushima gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsushima.
Matsushima lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Matsushima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsushima is leaning against Parks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsushima walks away with a smile on his face. Parks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsushima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsushima connects with the punch.#CL#
Matsushima moves into the clinch successfully.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike.
Parks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matsushima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matsushima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parks.
Matsushima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
A right hand to the body from Matsushima.
Matsushima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parks is working for takedown but Matsushima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matsushima gets underhooks to prevent Parks's takedown attempt.
Parks looks winded!
Parks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsushima walks away with a smile on his face. Parks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##CL2#
Matsushima tries to keep at a distance but Parks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsushima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside.
Matsushima gets underhooks to prevent Parks's takedown attempt.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsushima.
Matsushima pushes Parks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matsushima lands a body punch.
Matsushima looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matsushima is defending well.
Matsushima lands with a left to the head.
Matsushima gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsushima.
Matsushima is leaning against Parks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushima lands with a left to the head.
Matsushima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Parks is rocked!
Parks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parks is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsushima finish him?
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Matsushima lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Parks to his knees! Matsushima keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Matsushima!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024

#R1#
Matsushima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsushima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matsushima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsushima ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Matsushima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Matsushima.
Riley scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsushima should have avoided that one.
Matsushima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsushima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsushima.
Matsushima misses with a body shot.
Riley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matsushima lands 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!
Matsushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riley moves away from the strike by Matsushima.
Riley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsushima walks into a left hand.
Riley throws a jab when Matsushima was well out of range.
Riley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Riley misses the jab.
Matsushima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsushima lands with a straight right. Riley didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Matsushima has closed the distance and engaged Riley in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima.
Matsushima digs a right hand underneath Riley's ribcage. Riley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riley tries to circle away but Matsushima has him pinned against the cage.
Matsushima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riley or not.
A frustrated look appears on Riley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matsushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riley blocking some punches.
Matsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
Matsushima presses Riley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Riley is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsushima has double underhooks.
Riley swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Matsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsushima keeps control of Riley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riley is trying to break free.
Matsushima pushes Riley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsushima lands a shot to the body.
Matsushima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsushima tries to work over Riley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsushima digs a right hand underneath Riley's ribcage. Riley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima.
Matsushima pushes Riley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Riley breaks from the clinch.
Matsushima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riley.
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsushima.
Matsushima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Matsushima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riley, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Matsushima.
Matsushima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsushima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Matsushima dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Matsushima swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Matsushima throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Riley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Matsushima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsushima as he connects with a hook.
Davis Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Matsushima clinches with his opponent.
Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsushima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riley's efforts to push away.
Riley is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
Matsushima misses with some punches. #T1#
Riley takes a shot to the head.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Riley.
Matsushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsushima pushes Riley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Matsushima as the two fighters clinch.
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage.
Matsushima presses Riley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsushima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rileys head.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Matsushima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riley can't break the clinch.
Riley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riley blocks an uppercut.
Matsushima tries a body shot but Riley blocks it.
Matsushima misses with some punches.
Matsushima misses with the head strike.
Matsushima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushima digs a right hand underneath Riley's ribcage. Riley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsushima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside.
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage.
Matsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsushima.
Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riley prevents a body shot from Matsushima.
Riley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Matsushima can't find room to land a body shot as Riley controls the action.
Riley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsushima. #T4#
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima.
Riley takes a shot to the head.
Matsushima scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage.
Matsushima cracks Riley with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsushima lands a nice uppercut.
Matsushima has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Matsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsushima scores with a body shot.
Matsushima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riley rather than just go for the knockout.
Riley throws a series of punches but Matsushima avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Riley gets tackled into the cage by Matsushima. Matsushima maintains the clinch.
Riley working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.
Riley wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsushima won't allow it.
Matsushima can't find room to land a body shot as Riley controls the action.
Matsushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jin Matsushima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushima prevents Riley from breaking the clinch.
Riley blocking some punches.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Matsushima.
Riley has had enough of the clinch but Matsushima keeps him there for the moment.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
Riley is trying to break the clinch but Matsushima has him pressed against the cage.
Matsushima working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsushima.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
Riley is trying to break free.#T2#
Riley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matsushima has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsushima lands with a left to the head.
Riley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riley blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsushima.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsushima.
Matsushima gets through Riley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Matsushima.
Davis Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsushima.
Matsushima has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsushima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riley's efforts to push away.
Matsushima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Matsushima on the inside.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Matsushima.
Jin Matsushima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riley blocking some punches.
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside.
Riley trying to control the position but instead, Matsushima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riley into the cage.
Matsushima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Matsushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsushima 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Matsushima!

Event: UIW 10: Road to Champions 4
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Try misses with a looping left.
Try dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Matsushima - just one landing.
Lightest Island Try seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Try misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Try misses its intended target.
Matsushima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Try.
Try misses with a left hand
and Matsushima counters with a left to the body.
Try misses with an uppercut
and Matsushima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Try misses with a left hand
and Try takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Try 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.
Try misses with a looping right.
Matsushima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A cross from Matsushima lands.
A big left from Try misses.
Matsushima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Try misses with a hook
and Matsushima counters with a 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!
Try misses with a hook.
Matsushima ducks under a wild hook from Try.
Matsushima is looking to counter the offense by Try and move into the clinch.
Try just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Matsushima rushes Try and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Try working aggressively here.
Try working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsushima takes a shot to the head. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Try.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Try uses good head movement to avoid it.
Try throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Try.
Try makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Try throws a head punch that misses.
Try lands a nice uppercut.
Try fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Try is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Matsushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Try has a couple of punches blocked by Matsushima.
Try throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima lands a body punch.
Try lands a hook to the side of the head.
Try blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Try has a couple of punches blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Try fails to land.
Try working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Try misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Try.
Matsushima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Try.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Try.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Try makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Try just leaning against Matsushima, taking a breather.
Matsushima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Try swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Try working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Try lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsushima backwards.
Try misses with some punches.
Matsushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Try blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Try lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsushima backwards.
Try misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Matsushima.
Matsushima blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsushima. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Try.
Matsushima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Try backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Matsushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Try misses with some punches.
Try lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsushima misses with the head strike.
Matsushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Matsushima.
Try working aggressively here.
Matsushima scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsushima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Try working aggressively here.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Try uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Try fails to land. #T4#
Try fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Try tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Matsushima.
Try blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Try blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Matsushima misses with a body punch.
Try lands with a light punch inside.
Try tries to land a knee to the head but Matsushima blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsushima.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Try has a couple of punches blocked by Matsushima.
Try blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Try lands a shoulder strike.
Try misses with a punch on the inside.
Try misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lightest Island Try dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matsushima moves away from the strike by Try.
Matsushima slips a straight right by Try.
Matsushima wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Try throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsushima moves away from the strike by Try.
Try 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.
Try takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsushima slips a jab from Try.
Nice defenses there by Matsushima.
Try throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsushima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Try ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Try throws a hook but Matsushima avoids it easily.
Matsushima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsushima blocks a jab.
Try missing with a left hand there. Matsushima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Try throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Try fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Try misses with a body shot
and Matsushima counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsushima lands a really nice looking cross but Try seems unphased.
Matsushima blocks a jab.
Matsushima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Try misses with a straight left. #CL#
Matsushima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Try misses with a punch on the inside.
Try throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Lightest Island Try seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matsushima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Try.
Matsushima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trys head.
Try lands a left hand.
Matsushima working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Matsushima.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.
Try tries a knee to the head but Matsushima blocks it.
Try throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Try.
Try lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsushima backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Try takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Try.
Try prevents a body shot from Matsushima.
Try misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsushima.
Try misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Try.
Matsushima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Try's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Try.
Try misses with the head strike.
Matsushima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Try.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Try gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jin Matsushima has been cut.
Try throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Try working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsushima lands a hook that snaps the head of Try backwards. #T3#
Matsushima blocking some punches.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Try uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsushima.
Try tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Try misses with a short punch on the inside.
Try misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsushima.
Try blocks a body shot from Matsushima.
A shot in the inside from Matsushima.
Matsushima blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Try lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsushima backwards.
Try throws an elbow that misses.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsushima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Try.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Try trying to stall but Matsushima improves his position.
Matsushima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Try misses with the head strike.
Matsushima presses Try against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsushima lands a hook that snaps the head of Try backwards.
Matsushima is working Try over against the cage.
Try throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Try misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Try.
Matsushima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Try throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Try is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Try.
Matsushima lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsushima blocks an elbow strike from Try.
Try misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Try.
Matsushima lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Jin Matsushima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jin Matsushima's cut.
That's time! Matsushima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Matsushima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Try is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsushima.
Matsushima dips to his left and cracks Try with an uppercut!
Try is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsushima.
Try throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsushima counters with a right hand to the body.
Matsushima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Matsushima catches Try right on the button with a cross.
Try throws a lazy right hand but Matsushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsushima thuds a left hand into Try's body.
Matsushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Try takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Try throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Try lands a nice shot that snaps Matsushima's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsushima moves out of range of the strikes.
Try gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Try swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Try swings widly with a right hand
letting Matsushima counter with a right hand.
Try is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsushima. #T1#
Try misses with a looping right.
Try takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Try misses with a hook
and Try takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Try swings for the body but Matsushima moves out of range.
Matsushima is looking to counter the offense by Try and move into the clinch.
Try swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Try swings widly with a right hand
and Matsushima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsushima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Try.
Matsushima's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsushima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsushima cracks Try with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Try misses with an uppercut
and Matsushima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Try thinking.
Try moves forwards but Matsushima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Try dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Matsushima closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Try swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trys head.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsushima as Try tries to tie him up. #T2#
Matsushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Try throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Try fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Matsushima on the inside.
Try taking a breather.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
Try has a couple of punches blocked by Matsushima.
Try misses with a knee strike.
Try fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Try misses with the head strike.
Matsushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsushima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Try misses with some punches.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsushima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matsushima can't find room to land a body shot as Try controls the action.
Try blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Try working aggressively here.
Try throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Try.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Matsushima lands a shot to the body.
Matsushima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Try backwards.
Try is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Try misses with the head strike.
Try swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Try misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Try backwards.
Try fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Matsushima.
Try working aggressively here.
Try throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Matsushima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Matsushima lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsushima lands with a right to the head.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Try.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.
Try lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsushima lands with a right to the head.
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Try backwards.
Try is looking to control Matsushima's arms but Matsushima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Try has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Try misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Try.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Try just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matsushima's brow.
Try throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsushima.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Matsushima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsushima 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Jin Matsushima!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight as a draw!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: UIW 4
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Matsushima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Matsushima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matsushima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matsushima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Simons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsushima manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Matsushima tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Simons 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. #SUB#
Matsushima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simons landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Simons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsushima's guard.
Matsushima is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Simons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matsushima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simons.
Matsushima wants to improve his position but Simons is controlling well. #SUB2#
Simons is working for a kimura but Matsushima is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB2#
Simons seems to be working for a kimura but Matsushima defends the submission attempt.
Simons is trying to control. Matsushima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsushima tries to get to full guard but Simons has control of the leg.
Matsushima is refusing to be controlled, as Simons sits in half guard.
Simons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matsushima looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Simons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsushima's head.
Matsushima is looking for a sweep. Simons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsushima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simons on the ground.
Simons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simons is nestled in close to Matsushima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matsushima is trying to get back to full guard.
Simons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matsushima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matsushima flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Matsushima trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Matsushima trying to get back to full guard but Simons takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Simons looking for a guillotine from mount but Matsushima is having none of it.
Matsushima is desperately trying to improve his position but Simons has a good base and remains in mount.
Matsushima taking shots to the head.
Simons punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matsushima wants to hold on but Simons 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!
BOOM! Simons connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Simons is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Simons looking to secure an arm triangle but Matsushima defends it well.
Simons avoids the attempt from Matsushima to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Simons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Matsushima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matsushima trying to control the action but Simons is working from the bottom.
Simons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Simons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Simons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsushima pulls his head out easily.
Simons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Simons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsushima pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushima slows the pace down in half guard.
Simons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SU#
Matsushima decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Matsushima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matsushima controls the pace.
Matsushima advances position into side control!
Matsushima is looking to take a break and control but Simons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Simons is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matsushima is trying to control. Simons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Simons looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Simons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Simons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsushima pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Simons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simons is breathing heavily.#T3#
Matsushima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsushima is trying to control the action in half guard but Simons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matsushima throws a strike but Simons avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Matsushima looking to pass the guard.
Matsushima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Simons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsushima preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Matsushima postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simons is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matsushima, into his guard. #REVB#
Simons won't allow Matsushima to get back to his feet. #T4#
Simons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freddie Simons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsushima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsushima tries to get out of the position.
Matsushima is trying to keep Simons in close. #SUB#
Matsushima looking for a guillotine here but Simons defends easily.
Matsushima is looking to stand up but Simons isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Jin Matsushima will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matsushima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Simons dodges the punch combination from Matsushima. #CL#
Matsushima takes the fight into the clinch.
Simons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsushima walks away with a smile on his face. Simons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons misses with a takedown #CL#
and Matsushima moves into the clinch.
Matsushima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1##TD#
Matsushima works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Simons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Matsushima has hold of Simons's hands but Simons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Simons trying to control from half guard but Matsushima is working away.
Matsushima is trying to control but Simons manages to pass to mount!
Matsushima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Simons working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Simons is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Simons looking for a guillotine here but Matsushima defends easily.
Simons wants to sweep here but Matsushima controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Matsushima wants to control from the top but Simons keeps moving.
Matsushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Simons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matsushima is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Simons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsushima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsushima tries to free his leg and advance position but Simons is retaining full guard.
Matsushima wants to stand and escape but instead Simons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4##SUB2#
Simons is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matsushima is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matsushima has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Matsushima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsushima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsushima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsushima looking to pass the guard.
Simons trying to strike off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Freddie Simons.
I think Simons 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Simons!

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