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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jin Matsushima (ranked 698 p4p, 697 weight class) and Heon Ji Baek (ranked 66 p4p, 65 weight class). Baek has chosen Agust D 'Haegeum as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Matsushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heon Ji Baek!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baek looks to land a left hand but Matsushima moved out of range nicely.
Matsushima throwing a counter right hand but Baek manages to avoid it.
Matsushima moves away from the strike by Baek.
Matsushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsushima.
Matsushima ducks under a wild hook from Baek.
Matsushima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baek takes a swing at Matsushima's ribcage but misses.
Matsushima tries to clinch up.
Matsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsushima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsushima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baek.
Baek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Matsushima misses.
Matsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baek moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushima on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baek throws a shot from downtown. Matsushima moves away and avoids it.
Matsushima tries to clinch
and Baek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsushima swings for the body but Baek moves out of range.
Baek misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsushima counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.
I was talking to Matsushima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsushima tries to work over Baek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsushima or not.
Baek working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsushima blocks a body shot from Baek.
Matsushima throws a head punch that misses.
Matsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsushima throws a head punch that misses.
Baek lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Baek.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsushima.
Matsushima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsushima misses with a punch to the body.
Baek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baek misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baek.
Baek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baek lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsushima.
Baek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsushima's elbow.
Baek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsushimas head.
Baek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima.
Baek breaks the clinch.
Baek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsushima.
Baek throws a lazy uppercut
and Baek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsushima is looking to wear down Baek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baek works Matsushima's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Baek. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Matsushima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. Baek catches Matsushima right on the button with a cross.
Baek with a nice cross.
Baek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsushima moves away.
Matsushima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baek.
Baek lands with a hook. Matsushima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsushima moves away.
Jab from Baek.
A shot to the liver by Matsushima. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baek throws out a loose jab but Matsushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baek swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsushima.
Baek throws a looping overhand right but Matsushima ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baek punishes Matsushima's body with a nice straight punch.
Baek throws the left hand but Matsushima avoids the punch easily.
Matsushima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baek throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima tries to clinch but Baek moves out of range.
Baek throws an overhand right that lands on Matsushima's shoulder, as Matsushima tries to avoid the shot.
Baek lands a leg kick that knocks Matsushima off balance momentarily.
Matsushima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baek misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick from Baek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsushima lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baek backs up against the cage.
Baek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsushima was well out of range. Poor timing from Baek.
Matsushima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsushima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsushima misses with a hook. Baek ducked under it nicely.
Baek scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heon Ji Baek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matsushima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsushima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baek.
Baek misses with an uppercut.
Baek throws an overhand right that lands on Matsushima's shoulder, as Matsushima tries to avoid the shot.
Baek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsushima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baek missing with a left hand there. Matsushima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heon Ji Baek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baek throws a body punch but Matsushima moves out of range.
Baek throws a hook to the side of Matsushima's head but Matsushima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Matsushima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matsushima staying out of range there.
Baek misses the jab.
Matsushima is looking to counter punch.
Baek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsushima throws a looping overhand right but Baek ducks down to avoid it.
Baek swings for the body but Matsushima moves out of range.
Matsushima throws a body punch but Baek moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baek misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Baek.
Baek lands a really nice looking cross but Matsushima seems unphased.
Baek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsushima.
Baek swings for the body but Matsushima moves out of range.
Baek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baek thuds a left hand into Matsushima's body.
Baek misses with a hook.
Matsushima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baek manages to circle out of the way.
Matsushima on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsushima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsushima misses with a straight left.
Baek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baek misses with a body shot
and Matsushima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baek lands with a cross.
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 takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by Matsushima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsushima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Baek catches Matsushima right on the button with a cross.
Matsushima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsushima with a jab.
Baek throws the left hand but Matsushima avoids the punch easily.
Heon Ji Baek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsushima looks to land a combination but Baek avoids it well.
Donk. Baek catches Matsushima right on the button with a cross.
Matsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baek takes a swing at Matsushima's ribcage but misses.
Matsushima throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsushima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baek to score with a decent uppercut.
Baek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsushima momentarily.
Baek defending well as Matsushima loads up on a big left hand.
Matsushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baek.
Matsushima blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima throws a body punch but Baek moves out of range.
Baek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsushima.
Baek moves away from the strike by Matsushima.
Baek misses with a hook. Matsushima ducked under it nicely.
Baek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsushima under the eye.
Matsushima clinches up with Baek and pushes him back against the cage.
Heon Ji Baek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsushima misses with the head strike.
Baek lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Baek as the two fighters clinch.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baek lands a jab to the head.
Baek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baek misses with a hook
and Matsushima counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsushima.
Baek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baek blocks a jab.
Matsushima moves forwards but Baek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsushima staying out of range there.
Matsushima throws a right hand that misses
and Baek counters with a nice uppercut.
Baek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsushima tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Baek. Beautiful body shot.
Baek throws a looping overhand right but Matsushima ducks down to avoid it.
Matsushima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baek.
Matsushima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baek.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baek throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsushima.
Baek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsushima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heon Ji Baek 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!
Matsushima takes one on the button.
Heon Ji Baek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsushima misses the shot to the body.
Baek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsushima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baek thuds his right hand into Matsushima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsushima takes one to the side of the head.
Baek with a nice calf kick.
Baek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsushima.
Matsushima slips a jab from Baek.
Matsushima connects with a right hand. Baek shakes it off.
Matsushima misses the shot to the body.
Matsushima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baek.
Baek throws the left hand but Matsushima avoids the punch easily.
Baek scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baek lands a nice looking body shot.
Baek throws a poor cross that misses
letting Matsushima counter with a right hand.
Matsushima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushima takes one to the side of the head.
Baek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baek scores with a jab to the head.
Matsushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baek.
Matsushima is looking to clinch but Baek is avoiding it.
Matsushima misses with a body shot.
Baek lands with a cross.
Baek works Matsushima's body with a nice hook.
Baek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baek punishes Matsushima's body with a nice straight punch.
Jin Matsushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsushima on the side of the head.
Matsushima tries to close the distance and clinch but Baek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsushima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsushima blocks a jab.
Baek scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsushima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baek to score with a decent uppercut.
Baek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsushima counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Baek misses the target.
Matsushima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsushima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baek throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsushima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baek tests Matsushima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baek misses with an uppercut.
Baek swings widly with a right hand
enabling Matsushima to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsushima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baek finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsushima's head.
Baek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsushima was well out of range. Poor timing from Baek.
Matsushima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsushima scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsushima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baek misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Matsushima misses its intended target.
Matsushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baek.
Matsushima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baek lands with a good body shot.
Baek lands the left hand.
Matsushima slips under a jab from Baek.
As Baek tries to get set, Matsushima tries to push him back and clinch up but Baek manages to avoid the attempt.
Matsushima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baek throws a one two combo.
Baek lunges at Matsushima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsushima's hand.
Matsushima swings for the body but Baek moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Baek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsushima takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baek.
Matsushima lands a really nice looking cross but Baek seems unphased.
Matsushima fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baek lands a jab to Matsushima's midsection.
Matsushima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsushima moves away.
A cross from Matsushima lands.
Matsushima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baek misses with a combination
and Matsushima counters by clinching up.
A left hand lands to the body for Baek.
Baek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Baek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heon Ji Baek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baek 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heon Ji Baek!
After winning the bout, Heon Ji Baek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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