PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaaki Free trade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy DeMauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaaki Free trade has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Free trade
vs
DeMauler

175 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaaki Free trade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teddy DeMauler!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Free trade tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeMauler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from DeMauler as Free trade shoots in.
DeMauler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Free trade shoots in for a takedown but DeMauler shows good takedown defense.
Free trade could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Free trade.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaaki Free trade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Free trade circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeMauler throws a push kick but Free trade slaps the foot to one side.
Free trade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeMauler throws a jab when Free trade was well out of range.
DeMauler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Free trade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMauler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Free trade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Free trade shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Free trade showed some decent athleticism there.
Free trade wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeMauler keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMauler wants to get back to his feet.

Free trade wants to work for an arm triangle but DeMauler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeMauler is trying to stand up here but Free trade is controlling him well.
DeMauler is staying active underneath Free trade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DeMauler stuffs the takedown attempt from Free trade. Free trade gets slowly back to his feet.
DeMauler misses with the combination.
Free trade throws a series of punches but DeMauler moves out of range.
DeMauler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Free trade shoots in looking for a takedown. DeMauler tries to sprawl out of it but Free trade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeMauler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from DeMauler does no damage.
Free trade moves out of range of the body kick from DeMauler.
DeMauler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeMauler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Free trade avoids the body shot from DeMauler.
DeMauler looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from DeMauler.
Free trade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Free trade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Free trade thows a big elbow that misses.
DeMauler trying to keep a closed guard but Free trade is proving a slippery customer.
Free trade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Free trade decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on DeMauler, up you get!
Free trade fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Free trade or perhaps it was just good defense by DeMauler which made him look bad.
DeMauler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Free trade circles away quickly and effectively.
DeMauler misses with a body shot.
DeMauler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Free trade shoots for a takedown but DeMauler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Free trade blocks a low kick nicely.
Free trade fails with a takedown attempt.

Free trade closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DeMauler to the mat! DeMauler manages to get full guard.
DeMauler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

DeMauler looking for a guillotine here but Free trade defends easily.

Free trade drops back looking for a leg! DeMauler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeMauler manages to kick Free trade off! Free trade jumps back into DeMauler's guard.

Free trade drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Free trade jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaaki Free trade dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Free trade looks for a takedown but DeMauler sprawls well.
Free trade shoots in looking for a takedown. DeMauler tries to sprawl out of it but Free trade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeMauler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

DeMauler rushes Free trade and presses him up against the cage.

DeMauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Free trade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Free trade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeMauler swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaaki Free trade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Free trade shoots for a double leg takedown but DeMauler sprawls well. He's pushed Free trade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

DeMauler clinches up against the cage.

DeMauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Free trade with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Free trade closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeMauler circles away.
DeMauler blocks the body kick.
Masaaki Free trade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeMauler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Free trade.
Teddy DeMauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeMauler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DeMauler stuffs the takedown.
Free trade fails to land the takedown.
Masaaki Free trade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Free trade avoids the body shot from DeMauler.
Free trade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by DeMauler there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler scores with a jab.
Free trade misses the body punch
and DeMauler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeMauler lands with a straight right. Free trade didn't see that one coming.
Free trade has his takedown stuffed
and DeMauler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DeMauler clobbers Free trade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Free trade with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeMauler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

DeMauler clinches with his opponent.

DeMauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeMauler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Free trade rather than just go for the knockout.
DeMauler takes a swing at Free trade's ribcage but misses.

Free trade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

DeMauler has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Free trade off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Free trade closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Free trade lands in his opponent's guard.

Free trade drops back looking for a leg! DeMauler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeMauler manages to kick Free trade off! Free trade jumps back into DeMauler's guard.

Free trade is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DeMauler looking to control.
DeMauler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Free trade drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Free trade jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DeMauler keeping full guard, as Free trade tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Free trade's guard.

Free trade working for submissions but it's allowed DeMauler to get to half guard.

DeMauler decides to stand up.

DeMauler darts in and clinches Free trade up against the cage.
Free trade jumps guard but DeMauler stands there with Free trade around his waist. Free trade gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DeMauler prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeMauler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeMauler wants to get back to striking at distance but Free trade won't allow it.
Free trade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeMauler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy DeMauler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Free trade scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

DeMauler looking for submissions off his back.

DeMauler is defending against the submission attempts here by Free trade.
Free trade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeMauler is trying to stand up here but Free trade is controlling him well.
DeMauler is looking to control Free trade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeMauler avoid being mounted?
Free trade lands with a punch from half guard.
Free trade wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeMauler keeps working.

Free trade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeMauler defends it well.
DeMauler tries to kick Free trade off but Free trade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMauler is refusing to be controlled, as Free trade sits in half guard.

Free trade is trying to work for a kimura but DeMauler is defending well.

DeMauler actively working from the bottom here.

Free trade is looking for a kimura here.

Free trade looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
DeMauler wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Free trade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeMauler sees it coming and defends easily.
Free trade trying to control the action but DeMauler is working from the bottom.

Free trade is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeMauler is just riding it out for now. Free trade eventually gives up the hold.
DeMauler is looking to control Free trade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeMauler avoid being mounted?
DeMauler is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Free trade is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

DeMauler is defending against the submission attempts here by Free trade.

Free trade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeMauler defends it well.

DeMauler is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Free trade pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Free trade is looking for a kimura but DeMauler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Free trade to get the leverage.

Free trade is trying to work for a kimura but DeMauler is defending well.

Free trade is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DeMauler looks like he's trying to stand up.
DeMauler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Free trade.
Free trade works his foot free and advances to mount.
Free trade seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but DeMauler is holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masaaki Free trade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Free trade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaaki Free trade!