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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeo Matsukata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takeo Matsukata!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power ducks under a wild hook from Matsukata.
Power tries to bum rush Matsukata with a series of wild strikes but Matsukata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsukata closes the distance and clinches up with Power, looking for a takedown. Matsukata pushes Power against the cage but Power circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense.
Matsukata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsukata throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeo Matsukata.
Matsukata throws a head kick that misses.
Takeo Matsukata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsukata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Power circles away.
Power defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsukata.
Matsukata moves out of range of the leg kick from Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsukata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Power has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Power throws a leg kick but Matsukata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsukata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsukata shoots in for a double leg but Power sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Power misses with a few strikes there.
Matsukata fails with the takedown.
Power really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsukata is defended easily by Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsukata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsukata misses with a body kick.
Power misses with a low kick as Matsukata jumps back.
Matsukata moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power stops a takedown attempt from Matsukata.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsukata stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matsukata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsukata throws out the jab.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsukata gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Matsukata on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsukata just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsukata throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Power moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsukata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsukata.
Matsukata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeo Matsukata dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matsukata throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power throws a combination. Matsukata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matsukata.
Power shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matsukata eats them both and turns towards Power to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matsukata shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Matsukata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsukata misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeo Matsukata.
Matsukata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matsukata.
Matsukata wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Power tries to keep at a distance but Matsukata has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matsukata jumps into guard, dragging Power to the mat.
Power wants to pass the guard but Matsukata is keeping the position.
Matsukata looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsukata, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Power drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matsukata dives on top into guard.
Matsukata is looking to stand up but Power won't let him.
Matsukata trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeo Matsukata has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Matsukata shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsukata drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsukata.
Matsukata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsukata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsukata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsukata moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Power defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsukata.
Matsukata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsukata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Power is able to avoid easily.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Matsukata shoots in.
Takeo Matsukata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsukata.
Power connects with the punch.
Matsukata has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Power!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeo Matsukata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsukata. Matsukata gets slowly back to his feet.
Power slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsukata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matsukata moves into the clinch successfully.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsukata successfully pulls guard.
Power postures up in Matsukata's guard and throws a big left but Matsukata blocks it.
Power has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Power throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matsukata on the ground.
Matsukata keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power throwing strikes from guard but Matsukata blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsukata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matsukata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Power is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Matsukata.
Matsukata controls Power momentarily but Power frees himself.
Matsukata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsukata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsukata. Matsukata gets slowly back to his feet.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeo Matsukata.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsukata.
Matsukata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Max Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsukata.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsukata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata tries for a takedown but Power sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Power coming out on top.
Matsukata throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Matsukata seems unphased.
Power avoids the head kick by Matsukata.
Matsukata walks into a left hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsukata taking a breather.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Matsukata controls the action.
Power misses with some punches.
Matsukata breaks the clinch.
Matsukata moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsukata as Power tries to tie him up.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsukata blocks an uppercut.
Takeo Matsukata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Power is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeo Matsukata.
Well Matsukata 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeo Matsukata!
After the fight, Takeo Matsukata was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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