PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Videl Marakmanov (ranked 3904 p4p, 2915 weight class) and Daisuke Matsuyama (ranked 388 p4p, 309 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Marakmanov
vs
Matsuyama

188 cm
23
178
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
178
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Kore Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Videl Marakmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daisuke Matsuyama!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marakmanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Marakmanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsuyama sprawls well. Matsuyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marakmanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Marakmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuyama.
A low kick from Matsuyama is predictable there
and Marakmanov counters with a two punch combo.
We've been hearing reports that Marakmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matsuyama tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakmanov shoots in but Matsuyama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Videl Marakmanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuyama thumps Marakmanov with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marakmanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsuyama, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marakmanov with a poor takedown

and Matsuyama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matsuyama has a couple of punches blocked by Marakmanov.
Matsuyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marakmanov is defending well for now.
Matsuyama working Marakmanov over with knees to the body.
Marakmanov is breathing heavily.
Matsuyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Videl Marakmanov has been cut.
Matsuyama lands with a light punch inside.
Matsuyama pushes Marakmanov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marakmanov avoids it.
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matsuyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marakmanov avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Matsuyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marakmanov's brow.
Marakmanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matsuyama pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuyama tries to throw a body punch but Marakmanov avoids it by throwing Matsuyama back against the ropes.
Marakmanov is working for takedown but Matsuyama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Matsuyama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuyama with a knee to the head.
Matsuyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marakmanov avoiding damage as Matsuyama throws knees to the body.
Matsuyama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matsuyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marakmanov managing to block the knees to the body from Matsuyama.
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marakmanov is defending well for now.
Matsuyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuyama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marakmanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matsuyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuyama.
Matsuyama scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Matsuyama as the two fighters clinch.
Matsuyama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matsuyama.
A short left from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marakmanov.
Matsuyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marakmanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marakmanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matsuyama lands a nice elbow.
Matsuyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marakmanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Matsuyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuyama trying to land knees to the body.
Matsuyama trying to land knees to the body.
Matsuyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuyama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matsuyama misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Matsuyama.
Marakmanov dodges an elbow strike from Matsuyama.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matsuyama obliges.
Matsuyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuyama lands a shoulder strike.
Matsuyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marakmanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matsuyama prevents the takedown attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marakmanov avoiding damage as Matsuyama throws knees to the body.
Marakmanov takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuyama.
Matsuyama lands a nice knee to the body.
Matsuyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marakmanov is defending well for now.
Matsuyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marakmanov goes for a takedown attempt but Matsuyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matsuyama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Matsuyama darts in and clinches Marakmanov up against the ropes.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsuyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuyama missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuyama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marakmanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matsuyama lands an elbow just above Marakmanov 's eye.
Matsuyama lands a knee to the head.
Matsuyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Marakmanov is rocked!
Marakmanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Marakmanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuyama jerks Marakmanov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Marakmanov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Matsuyama goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Matsuyama because Marakmanov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Daisuke Matsuyama!
During a confident post fight interview, Daisuke Matsuyama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.