PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryuu Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Sterling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Matsumoto
vs
Sterling

175 cm
39
159 lbs
24 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Matsumoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matsumoto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matsumoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matsumoto connects with a nice short shot to Sterling's temple.
Matsumoto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Matsumoto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sterling hang on?
Matsumoto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Matsumoto landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sterling is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Matsumoto locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Sterling is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryuu Matsumoto!
Ryuu Matsumoto retains his lightweight title!