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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Kwang Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makao Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwang Soo comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like Teen Spirit. Matsumoto has chosen Sepultura - Territory as his entrance music. 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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215 lbs
24 - 20 - 0 |
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188 cm
35
210 lbs
26 - 19 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Kwang Soo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Makao Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsumoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwang Soo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsumoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kwang Soo feints and then cracks Matsumoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsumoto down.
Matsumoto blocks a head kick by Kwang Soo.
Kwang Soo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matsumoto throwing strikes but missing.
Matsumoto postures up in Kwang Soo's guard and throws a big left but Kwang Soo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto wants to pass the guard but Kwang Soo is keeping the position.
Kwang Soo is pulling down on Matsumoto's head to control his posture.
Kwang Soo keeping full guard, as Matsumoto tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Kwang Soo keeps moving.
Kwang Soo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matsumoto looking to pass the guard.
Matsumoto throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsumoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matsumoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwang Soo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matsumoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Matsumoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsumoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matsumoto postures up.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Kwang Soo keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Matsumoto working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matsumoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kwang Soo dives on top into guard.
Matsumoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kwang Soo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kwang Soo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo stopping the sweep attempt from Matsumoto.
Kwang Soo landing with the ground and pound.
Kwang Soo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kwang Soo landing with the ground and pound.
Matsumoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kwang Soo trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kwang Soo is aware though and is defending well.
Kwang Soo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kwang Soo throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kwang Soo uses it to pass to side control.
Kwang Soo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matsumoto is avoiding damage well.
Kwang Soo cracks Matsumoto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Matsumoto is looking for a sweep.
Kwang Soo scores with punches from side control.
Matsumoto tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwang Soo lands some shots froms side control.
Matsumoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsumoto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Makao Matsumoto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kwang Soo lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsumoto.
A big left from Kwang Soo misses.
Kwang Soo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsumoto.
Makao Matsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kwang Soo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kwang Soo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kwang Soo showed some decent athleticism there.
Matsumoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kwang Soo.
Matsumoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsumoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kwang Soo.
Matsumoto gets back to full guard.
Matsumoto wants to improve his position but instead Kwang Soo has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwang Soo thows a huge punch but Matsumoto dodges it nicely.
Kwang Soo is pressing down on Matsumoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsumoto is holding on for now.
Matsumoto is looking to escape.
Kwang Soo trying to advance position but Matsumoto counters by regaining guard.
Matsumoto wants to get back to his feet but Kwang Soo passes into half guard.
Kwang Soo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matsumoto gets back to full guard.
Lee Kwang Soo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matsumoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kwang Soo's guard.
Kwang Soo controls Matsumoto momentarily but Matsumoto frees himself.
Matsumoto advances position into side control!
Kwang Soo struggling a bit here.
Matsumoto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kwang Soo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Matsumoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kwang Soo regains half guard, as Matsumoto was trying to land strikes.
Kwang Soo is not content to let Matsumoto control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto trying to control from Kwang Soo's half guard. Kwang Soo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Matsumoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kwang Soo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsumoto is in close to Kwang Soo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kwang Soo keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
Matsumoto throws a strike but Kwang Soo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo landing some decent shots from guard.
Kwang Soo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kwang Soo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kwang Soo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kwang Soo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsumoto is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto is trying to keep Kwang Soo in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwang Soo preventing the sweep.
Kwang Soo trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Kwang Soo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Matsumoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsumoto feints a jab promting Kwang Soo to slip. Matsumoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kwang Soo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kwang Soo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Kwang Soo's head coaches at Placeholder name that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kwang Soo throws a head kick that misses.
Kwang Soo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsumoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matsumoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Matsumoto throws an elbow that misses. Kwang Soo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matsumoto's guard. Nice move by Kwang Soo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsumoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kwang Soo is aware though and is defending well.
Kwang Soo trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwang Soo stopping the sweep attempt from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kwang Soo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kwang Soo won't allow Matsumoto to sweep him here.
Kwang Soo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Kwang Soo from controlling successfully.
Kwang Soo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsumoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsumoto keeping full guard, as Kwang Soo tries to pass.
Kwang Soo controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matsumoto misses the shot to the body.
Kwang Soo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Kwang Soo. Beautiful body shot.
Matsumoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kwang Soo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo misses with a leg kick.
Kwang Soo throws a right hand that misses
and Matsumoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kwang Soo misses with a takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto trying to control but Kwang Soo is working from the bottom.
Kwang Soo is trying to control the position but Matsumoto postures up.
Matsumoto postures up in Kwang Soo's guard and throws a big left but Kwang Soo blocks it.
Kwang Soo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matsumoto working some strikes from top position.
Matsumoto is pushing down on Kwang Soo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kwang Soo is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsumoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo is trying to control but can't.
Kwang Soo wants to get back to full guard.
Matsumoto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kwang Soo reverses the position - he's now on top in Matsumoto's guard.
Kwang Soo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsumoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kwang Soo cracks Matsumoto with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makao Matsumoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsumoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makao Matsumoto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Makao Matsumoto made sure he mentioned VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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