Post by The Texas Rattlesnakes on Aug 30, 2017 23:09:00 GMT -5
Miku Matsumoto doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Megan Anderson looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miku Matsumoto is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Justin Traviss.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Matsumoto.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take him down
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that goes awry.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Megan Anderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Matsumoto steps forward
Megan Anderson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Matsumoto leads with a punch
Megan Anderson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Megan Anderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Matsumoto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Miku Matsumoto and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Megan Anderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Matsumoto is holding Megan Anderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Megan Anderson shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Poorly executed technique. Megan Anderson looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Megan Anderson!
You can see Miku Matsumoto's head being snapped backwards!
Matsumoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Anderson moves backwards and circles around Miku Matsumoto.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Megan Anderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Matsumoto's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Matsumoto and Anderson circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Megan Anderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Anderson
Matsumoto use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megan Anderson holds Miku Matsumoto and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miku Matsumoto realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Miku Matsumoto is on his feet again.
Matsumoto is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Megan Anderson kicks his legs trying to keep Miku Matsumoto away.
Miku Matsumoto takes a kick to the body.
Matsumoto is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Matsumoto moves backwards and gestures for Megan Anderson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Megan Anderson is standing now.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Anderson moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megan Anderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
Megan Anderson is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
Deep breaths from Megan Anderson who tries a hammer punch to Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto blocks those punches
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson works on the ground with his fingers over Matsumoto's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Justin Traviss didn't see the foul!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Matsumoto
He is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
Megan Anderson was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Anderson launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Matsumoto
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Megan Anderson
that visibly pains Matsumoto.
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Anderson measures the resilience of Matsumoto's chin with an uppercut while Matsumoto lands some great crosses.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Anderson slips out of Matsumoto's hooks.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Megan Anderson to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Anderson.
It looks like Matsumoto was hit by a bus!
Matsumoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Justin Traviss separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Matsumoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Anderson tries to close his guard around Matsumoto
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Anderson
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megan Anderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has given his back to Megan Anderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Megan Anderson has one hook in!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Anderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Matsumoto.
Matsumoto uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Anderson tries to launch a few punches to Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is able to achieve closed guard and counter Megan Anderson's punches.
Megan Anderson is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Anderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Megan Anderson any adventage in the ground.
Megan Anderson is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Anderson is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Megan Anderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Megan Anderson in his guard.
Megan Anderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megan Anderson throws a flurry of punches at Matsumoto...
A lot of them are hitting Matsumoto's face
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megan Anderson launches a few punches to Matsumoto
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Anderson uses his strength to keep Anderson at a disadvantage
Matsumoto misses a step and Megan Anderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Megan Anderson looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Megan Anderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Megan Anderson rolls Miku Matsumoto to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Megan Anderson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Megan Anderson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Matsumoto's ribs
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Megan Anderson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Matsumoto covers himself well
Anderson misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matsumoto has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
Justin Traviss has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Megan Anderson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Megan Anderson tries a middle kick
Miku Matsumoto blocks and steps away.
Anderson avoids a dangerous strike from Matsumoto
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Right cheek
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Megan Anderson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matsumoto misses a step and Megan Anderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Matsumoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take him down
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Miku Matsumoto blocks
Anderson misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
that forces Anderson to try and defend better.
Anderson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Matsumoto has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Megan Anderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Megan Anderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Matsumoto just got nailed! Megan Anderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Matsumoto moves aside and dodges.
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Matsumoto steps forward
Megan Anderson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Megan Anderson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Anderson is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Matsumoto's thigh
Miku Matsumoto throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Anderson.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Megan Anderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Miku Matsumoto closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
A right hand from Megan Anderson
surprises Matsumoto!
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Megan Anderson is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Megan Anderson tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Megan Anderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Megan Anderson is in half guard over Matsumoto
Anderson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Matsumoto from the side mount!
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Anderson uses his strength to keep Anderson at a disadvantage
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Anderson uses his strength to keep Anderson at a disadvantage
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Body shots by Megan Anderson
Solid blows to Matsumoto's abdomen.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megan Anderson looks to pass to mount...
Anderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Miku Matsumoto.
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Megan Anderson tries to take advantage...
Megan Anderson throws his leg over Miku Matsumoto's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Megan Anderson's rear naked choke attempt!
Crippling lock!
Matsumoto struggles to free himself
Miku Matsumoto frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Megan Anderson and ends up on top!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Anderson
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Megan Anderson's guard...
Megan Anderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Anderson
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Megan Anderson rolls Miku Matsumoto to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Megan Anderson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Megan Anderson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Matsumoto's ribs
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Megan Anderson rolls Miku Matsumoto to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Matsumoto! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Matsumoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Anderson tries to use some of his tricky moves but Anderson's is smart enough to counter him.
Justin Traviss stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Anderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matsumoto is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Matsumoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take him down
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Megan Anderson tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Megan Anderson.
Matsumoto staggers backwards. Anderson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Miku Matsumoto and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Megan Anderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Justin Traviss separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto and Anderson circle around the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Megan Anderson
tags Matsumoto.
Anderson tries to grapple
He puts Matsumoto in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anderson who put distance between them
Megan Anderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Matsumoto!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Matsumoto against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Miku Matsumoto down... Matsumoto stumbles backwards and Megan Anderson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Matsumoto's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Miku Matsumoto down... Matsumoto stumbles backwards and Megan Anderson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Matsumoto's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Miku Matsumoto is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Megan Anderson gets the advantage
Megan Anderson is in open guard over Matsumoto
Anderson tries to move to full mount
Anderson succeeds
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Megan Anderson controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Miku Matsumoto work his BJJ game.
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Megan Anderson pushes Miku Matsumoto down and prevents his attempts to escape
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Megan Anderson to fight back!
Megan Anderson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Matsumoto breaks the lock showing some skills...
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
Megan Anderson is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Anderson pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Megan Anderson looks to counter!
Anderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Justin Traviss has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miku Matsumoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Megan Anderson is in open guard over Matsumoto
Anderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Megan Anderson is in half guard over Matsumoto
Anderson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Matsumoto from the side mount!
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megan Anderson looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Megan Anderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Megan Anderson rolls Miku Matsumoto to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Anderson tries to launch a few punches to Miku Matsumoto
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Matsumoto's defense
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Megan Anderson launches a few punches to Matsumoto
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has given his back to Megan Anderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Megan Anderson has one hook in!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Anderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Matsumoto.
Nicely done! Anderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Anderson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Matsumoto!
Anderson has one of his arm over Miku Matsumoto's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Anderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Anderson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Matsumoto!
Matsumoto adopts the turtle defense and Anderson is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Anderson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Matsumoto, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Anderson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Justin Traviss separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Anderson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Anderson goes to the body...
He punishes Matsumoto's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Matsumoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Megan Anderson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Matsumoto.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Megan Anderson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Matsumoto's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matsumoto has a small cut in his Mouth
Terrible one sided match... Matsumoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Megan Anderson caliber.
Good front kick from Anderson!
Matsumoto stumbles backwards after that one!
Matsumoto is holding Megan Anderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Megan Anderson shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Megan Anderson tries a middle kick
Matsumoto blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Anderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Megan Anderson goes with a looping right hand while Miku Matsumoto jumps back and jabs
Matsumoto seems staggered and Megan Anderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Body kick by Megan Anderson...
just grazes his opponent.
Hard blow to Matsumoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Anderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anderson who put distance between them
Megan Anderson was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Matsumoto leads with a punch
Megan Anderson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Matsumoto's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Mouth
You can see Matsumoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Shovel hook by Megan Anderson
tags Matsumoto.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miku Matsumoto throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Miku Matsumoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Megan Anderson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Matsumoto may be in trouble!
Miku Matsumoto is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
You can see Matsumoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
You can see Matsumoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Matsumoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Miku Matsumoto is a bloody mess!
Megan Anderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Matsumoto's chin
Matsumoto's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Chin
Terrible one sided match... Matsumoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Megan Anderson caliber.
Matsumoto is holding Megan Anderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Megan Anderson shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Megan Anderson is opening up on Matsumoto and raining down combinations!
Matsumoto's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Forehead
Miku Matsumoto is a bloody mess!
Anderson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Matsumoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Matsumoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Anderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Solid kick to the leg from Megan Anderson
that visibly pains Matsumoto.
Matsumoto hyper-extended his left leg
That punishment by Megan Anderson has left Matsumoto staggered! Megan Anderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Nice beating Megan Anderson has received.
Matsumoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible haymaker from Megan Anderson!
You can see Miku Matsumoto's head being snapped backwards!
Matsumoto's Left eye is beginning to swell
Matsumoto has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Megan Anderson has left Matsumoto staggered! Megan Anderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
Megan Anderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Miku Matsumoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Megan Anderson circles around Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Justin Traviss tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Judge: Miku Matsumoto 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Megan Anderson 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Miku Matsumoto 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Megan Anderson 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Miku Matsumoto 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Megan Anderson 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Winner is Megan Anderson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 9/39 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 616 s
Statistics: Megan Anderson
Punches 63/79 (80%)
Kicks 13/20 (65%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/37 (41%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 636 s
This entire fight was mostly Matsumoto absorbing damage. Which is exactly what she did. Floyd Mayweather taught her that if she stands there and takes damage the other fighter will run out of energy, and Anderson was out of stamina at the end of this, but Matsumoto didn't do anything about it.
Megan Anderson looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miku Matsumoto is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Justin Traviss.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Matsumoto.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take him down
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that goes awry.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Megan Anderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Matsumoto steps forward
Megan Anderson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Matsumoto leads with a punch
Megan Anderson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Megan Anderson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Matsumoto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Miku Matsumoto and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Megan Anderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Matsumoto is holding Megan Anderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Megan Anderson shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Poorly executed technique. Megan Anderson looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Megan Anderson!
You can see Miku Matsumoto's head being snapped backwards!
Matsumoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Anderson moves backwards and circles around Miku Matsumoto.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Megan Anderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Matsumoto's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Matsumoto and Anderson circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Megan Anderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Anderson
Matsumoto use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megan Anderson holds Miku Matsumoto and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miku Matsumoto realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Miku Matsumoto is on his feet again.
Matsumoto is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Megan Anderson kicks his legs trying to keep Miku Matsumoto away.
Miku Matsumoto takes a kick to the body.
Matsumoto is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Matsumoto moves backwards and gestures for Megan Anderson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Megan Anderson is standing now.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Anderson moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megan Anderson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
Megan Anderson is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
Deep breaths from Megan Anderson who tries a hammer punch to Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto blocks those punches
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson works on the ground with his fingers over Matsumoto's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Justin Traviss didn't see the foul!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Matsumoto
He is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
Megan Anderson was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Anderson launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Matsumoto
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Megan Anderson
that visibly pains Matsumoto.
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Anderson measures the resilience of Matsumoto's chin with an uppercut while Matsumoto lands some great crosses.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Anderson slips out of Matsumoto's hooks.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Megan Anderson to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Anderson.
It looks like Matsumoto was hit by a bus!
Matsumoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Justin Traviss separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Matsumoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Anderson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Anderson tries to close his guard around Matsumoto
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Anderson
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megan Anderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has given his back to Megan Anderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Megan Anderson has one hook in!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Anderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Matsumoto.
Matsumoto uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Anderson tries to launch a few punches to Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is able to achieve closed guard and counter Megan Anderson's punches.
Megan Anderson is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Anderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Megan Anderson any adventage in the ground.
Megan Anderson is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Anderson is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Megan Anderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Megan Anderson in his guard.
Megan Anderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megan Anderson throws a flurry of punches at Matsumoto...
A lot of them are hitting Matsumoto's face
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megan Anderson launches a few punches to Matsumoto
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Anderson uses his strength to keep Anderson at a disadvantage
Matsumoto misses a step and Megan Anderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Megan Anderson looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Megan Anderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Megan Anderson rolls Miku Matsumoto to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Megan Anderson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Megan Anderson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Matsumoto's ribs
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Megan Anderson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Matsumoto covers himself well
Anderson misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matsumoto has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
Justin Traviss has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Megan Anderson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Megan Anderson tries a middle kick
Miku Matsumoto blocks and steps away.
Anderson avoids a dangerous strike from Matsumoto
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Right cheek
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Megan Anderson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matsumoto misses a step and Megan Anderson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Matsumoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take him down
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Miku Matsumoto blocks
Anderson misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
that forces Anderson to try and defend better.
Anderson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Matsumoto has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Megan Anderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Megan Anderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Matsumoto just got nailed! Megan Anderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Matsumoto moves aside and dodges.
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Matsumoto steps forward
Megan Anderson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Megan Anderson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Anderson is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Matsumoto's thigh
Miku Matsumoto throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Anderson.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Megan Anderson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Miku Matsumoto closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
A right hand from Megan Anderson
surprises Matsumoto!
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Megan Anderson is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Megan Anderson tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Megan Anderson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Megan Anderson is in half guard over Matsumoto
Anderson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Matsumoto from the side mount!
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Anderson uses his strength to keep Anderson at a disadvantage
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Anderson uses his strength to keep Anderson at a disadvantage
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Body shots by Megan Anderson
Solid blows to Matsumoto's abdomen.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megan Anderson looks to pass to mount...
Anderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Miku Matsumoto.
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Megan Anderson tries to take advantage...
Megan Anderson throws his leg over Miku Matsumoto's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Megan Anderson's rear naked choke attempt!
Crippling lock!
Matsumoto struggles to free himself
Miku Matsumoto frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Megan Anderson and ends up on top!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Anderson
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Megan Anderson's guard...
Megan Anderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Anderson
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Megan Anderson rolls Miku Matsumoto to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Megan Anderson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Megan Anderson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Matsumoto's ribs
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Megan Anderson rolls Miku Matsumoto to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Matsumoto! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Matsumoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Anderson tries to use some of his tricky moves but Anderson's is smart enough to counter him.
Justin Traviss stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Anderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matsumoto is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Matsumoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take him down
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Megan Anderson tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Megan Anderson.
Matsumoto staggers backwards. Anderson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Miku Matsumoto and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Megan Anderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Justin Traviss separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto and Anderson circle around the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Megan Anderson
tags Matsumoto.
Anderson tries to grapple
He puts Matsumoto in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anderson who put distance between them
Megan Anderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Matsumoto!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Matsumoto against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Miku Matsumoto down... Matsumoto stumbles backwards and Megan Anderson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Matsumoto's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Miku Matsumoto down... Matsumoto stumbles backwards and Megan Anderson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Matsumoto's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Miku Matsumoto is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Megan Anderson gets the advantage
Megan Anderson is in open guard over Matsumoto
Anderson tries to move to full mount
Anderson succeeds
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Megan Anderson controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Miku Matsumoto work his BJJ game.
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Megan Anderson pushes Miku Matsumoto down and prevents his attempts to escape
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Megan Anderson to fight back!
Megan Anderson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Matsumoto breaks the lock showing some skills...
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and trap Megan Anderson in his guard...
Megan Anderson rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
Megan Anderson is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Anderson pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Megan Anderson looks to counter!
Anderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Justin Traviss has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miku Matsumoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Megan Anderson is in open guard over Matsumoto
Anderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Megan Anderson is in half guard over Matsumoto
Anderson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Matsumoto from the side mount!
Megan Anderson is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megan Anderson looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Megan Anderson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Megan Anderson is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Megan Anderson rolls Miku Matsumoto to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Anderson tries to launch a few punches to Miku Matsumoto
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Matsumoto's defense
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Megan Anderson launches a few punches to Matsumoto
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has given his back to Megan Anderson who is trying to get one hook in!
Megan Anderson has one hook in!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Anderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Matsumoto.
Nicely done! Anderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Anderson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Matsumoto!
Anderson has one of his arm over Miku Matsumoto's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Anderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Anderson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Matsumoto!
Matsumoto adopts the turtle defense and Anderson is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Anderson is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Anderson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Matsumoto, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Anderson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Justin Traviss separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Anderson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Anderson goes to the body...
He punishes Matsumoto's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Matsumoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Megan Anderson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Matsumoto.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Megan Anderson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Matsumoto's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matsumoto has a small cut in his Mouth
Terrible one sided match... Matsumoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Megan Anderson caliber.
Good front kick from Anderson!
Matsumoto stumbles backwards after that one!
Matsumoto is holding Megan Anderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Megan Anderson shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Megan Anderson tries a middle kick
Matsumoto blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Anderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Megan Anderson goes with a looping right hand while Miku Matsumoto jumps back and jabs
Matsumoto seems staggered and Megan Anderson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Body kick by Megan Anderson...
just grazes his opponent.
Hard blow to Matsumoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Anderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anderson who put distance between them
Megan Anderson was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Matsumoto leads with a punch
Megan Anderson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Matsumoto's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Mouth
You can see Matsumoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Shovel hook by Megan Anderson
tags Matsumoto.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miku Matsumoto throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Miku Matsumoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Megan Anderson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Matsumoto may be in trouble!
Miku Matsumoto is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
You can see Matsumoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
You can see Matsumoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Matsumoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Miku Matsumoto is a bloody mess!
Megan Anderson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Matsumoto's chin
Matsumoto's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Chin
Terrible one sided match... Matsumoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Megan Anderson caliber.
Matsumoto is holding Megan Anderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Megan Anderson shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Megan Anderson is opening up on Matsumoto and raining down combinations!
Matsumoto's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Forehead
Miku Matsumoto is a bloody mess!
Anderson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Matsumoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Matsumoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Anderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Solid kick to the leg from Megan Anderson
that visibly pains Matsumoto.
Matsumoto hyper-extended his left leg
That punishment by Megan Anderson has left Matsumoto staggered! Megan Anderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Nice beating Megan Anderson has received.
Matsumoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible haymaker from Megan Anderson!
You can see Miku Matsumoto's head being snapped backwards!
Matsumoto's Left eye is beginning to swell
Matsumoto has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Megan Anderson has left Matsumoto staggered! Megan Anderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
Megan Anderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Miku Matsumoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Megan Anderson circles around Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Justin Traviss tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Judge: Miku Matsumoto 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Megan Anderson 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Miku Matsumoto 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Megan Anderson 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Miku Matsumoto 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Megan Anderson 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Winner is Megan Anderson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 9/39 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 616 s
Statistics: Megan Anderson
Punches 63/79 (80%)
Kicks 13/20 (65%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/37 (41%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 636 s
This entire fight was mostly Matsumoto absorbing damage. Which is exactly what she did. Floyd Mayweather taught her that if she stands there and takes damage the other fighter will run out of energy, and Anderson was out of stamina at the end of this, but Matsumoto didn't do anything about it.