PBP Commentary

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

Helsing
vs
Matsui

188 cm
19
143 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

165 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Van Helsing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helsing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Matsui gets caught flat footed, as Helsing shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helsing lands a couple of elbows.
Helsing is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsui has wrist control.
Matsui manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helsing manages to get himself to full guard.
Matsui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helsing is keeping the position for now.
Matsui passes into half guard.

Matsui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helsing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matsui.
Matsui moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Helsing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Matsui goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Helsing has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matsui but great work by Helsing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helsing's best efforts.
Matsui manages to get to full guard.
Matsui manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helsing manages to get himself to full guard.
Matsui looking to pass the guard.
Helsing has Matsui pulled in close to control his posture.
Matsui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsui advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matsui in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Helsing tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Matsui!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takashi Matsui!