PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Lucas Matthysse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rung The Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Tank is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: คนบ้านเดียŪ. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Matthysse
vs
The Tank

174 cm
20
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

163 cm
23
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Matthysse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rung The Tank!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from The Tank misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of The Tank 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Tank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Tank takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been informed that The Tank 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.
Matthysse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Tank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthysse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Tank takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matthysse lands with a hook. The Tank tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Tank misses with a body shot.
The Tank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Matthysse there.
Matthysse lands with a right hand.
The Tank takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matthysse lands a nice hook to The Tank's body. The Tank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Tank takes one to the chin there.
Matthysse misses with a hook
and The Tank counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matthysse misses with a looping right.
The Tank takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matthysse lands a body shot.
Matthysse is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Tank needs to keep his hands up - Matthysse had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tank throws a push kick but Matthysse slaps the foot to one side.
The Tank misses with a hook. Matthysse ducked under it nicely.
The Tank slips a straight right by Matthysse.
The Tank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Tank closes the distance but Matthysse moves to the side
and Matthysse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthysse throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Tank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Matthysse as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Matthysse dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Matthysse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Tank manages to avoid it.
Matthysse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matthysse lands a nice looking body shot.
Matthysse is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A shot to the body from Matthysse misses
and The Tank counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matthysse's knee momentarily.
Matthysse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matthysse catches The Tank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Tank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthysse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthysse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from The Tank misses.
The Tank lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthysse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matthysse connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Tank. The Tank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Tank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matthysse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Tank.
The Tank moves away from the strike by Matthysse.
The Tank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthysse lands a nice hook to The Tank's body. The Tank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Tank is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthysse lands with a straight right. The Tank didn't see that one coming.
Matthysse lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthysse cracks The Tank with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The Tank on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rung The Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthysse. The Tank does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Tank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthysse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthysse jabs at The Tank's body.
Matthysse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Matthysse dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Matthysse misses with an uppercut. The Tank saw that one coming.
The Tank takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Tank has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Tank on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matthysse throws a lazy right hand but The Tank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Tank misses the shot to the body.
Matthysse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matthysse looks to score with a jab to the body but The Tank is just out of range.
Matthysse throws out a powerful jab.
The Tank misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Tank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthysse connects with a looping right hand.
The Tank throws a nice looking combination but Matthysse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthysse misses with an uppercut. The Tank saw that one coming.
Lucas Matthysse is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Matthysse.
The Tank needs to keep his hands up - Matthysse had a free shot at his head there.
The Tank throws a hook to the side of Matthysse's head but Matthysse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthysse misses with a wild body shot.
Matthysse on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tank takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matthysse connects with a body shot.
Matthysse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthysse cracks The Tank with a good jab.
Matthysse looks to land a right hand but The Tank moved out of range.
Matthysse lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from The Tank misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthysse lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matthysse.
The Tank tried to score with a low kick but Matthysse checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Matthysse clearly takes that round.
That's time! Matthysse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Matthysse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matthysse lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Matthysse blocks the leg kick.
Matthysse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Tank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matthysse misses with a body shot.
The Tank throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthysse.
The Tank blocks a jab.
Matthysse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Tank's head backwards.
Matthysse connects with a right hand. The Tank shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank misses with a head kick.
Matthysse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matthysse thuds his right hand into The Tank's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matthysse sizes up The Tank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Tank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthysse's hands.
Matthysse swings for the body but The Tank moves out of range.
Matthysse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Tank at a distance.
The Tank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthysse throws a jab but it's blocked by The Tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthysse goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matthysse scores with a shot to the body.
Matthysse slips a jab from The Tank.

The Tank closes the distance and pushes Matthysse back into the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Matthysse has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthysse wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Tank throws an elbow that misses.
The Tank misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthysse blocks an elbow strike.
The Tank wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthysse won't allow it.
The Tank misses with an elbow strike.
Matthysse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Tank has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Matthysse had his way with Rung The Tank in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The Tank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matthysse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matthysse connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Tank. The Tank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthysse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Matthysse as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from The Tank.
Lucas Matthysse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Tank will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rung The Tank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthysse connects with a single shot there.
Matthysse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matthysse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthysse throws a sloppy body shot
and The Tank counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matthysse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Matthysse.
Matthysse lands with a shot to the body.
Matthysse scores with a hook.
Matthysse lands with a straight right. The Tank didn't see that one coming.
Matthysse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

The Tank is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthysse cracks The Tank with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! The Tank is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and The Tank is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! The Tank could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lucas Matthysse!
Rung The Tank was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so disappointed in myself. Sorry to all my fans.'.