PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Hamada (ranked 1697 p4p, 2449 weight class) and Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 221 p4p, 302 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hamada
vs
Maximus Jr

180 cm
27
178
9 - 5 - 0

189 cm
26
181
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Kore Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryo Hamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus Jr takes one on the button.
Hamada scores with a leg kick.
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximus Jr.
Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamada throws a right hand that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamada moves forwards but Maximus Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus Jr.
Hamada lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr misses with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hamada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maximus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus Jr tries to land a leg kick but Hamada saw it coming and moves away.
Hamada thuds a left hand into Maximus Jr's body.
Maximus Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamada.
Hamada misses the jab.
Hamada with a poor takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamada.
Maximus Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.
A slow jab from Maximus Jr misses its intended target.
Hamada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Hamada.
An inside leg kick from Hamada misses.
Hamada throws a head kick but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamada.
Hamada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maximus Jr works Hamada's body with a nice hook.
Maximus Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hamada in his tracks.
Hamada looks to throw the jab but Maximus Jr is out of range.
Hamada throws a jab when Maximus Jr was well out of range.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Maximus Jr misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamada misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.
Hamada takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada with a nice cross.
Maximus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximus Jr throws out a counter right but Hamada avoids it with no problem.
Hamada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamada takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamada throws a sloppy head kick
and Hamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hamada slips a straight right by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr tries to work over Hamada's front leg with a kick but Hamada checks it.
Maximus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hamada moves out of range easily.
Hamada is looking to score with low kicks.
Maximus Jr defending well as Hamada loads up on a big left hand.
Hamada misses with a looping left.
Maximus Jr throws out a counter right but Hamada avoids it with no problem.

Maximus Jr scores with a takedown into Hamada's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maximus Jr is controlling him.
Maximus Jr pushing down on Hamada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximus Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Maximus Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximus Jr prevents Hamada from improving his position.
Hamada misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hamada is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hamada tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Maximus Jr stops Hamada from getting back to his feet.
Maximus Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Maximus Jr is working for a kimura but Hamada is defending it quite comfortably.
Hamada is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Maximus Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Maximus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Hamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maximus Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus Jr is just out of range.
Hamada is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maximus Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Hamada.

Maximus Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hamada on his heels. He'll look to pass Hamada's guard now, I'm sure.

Hamada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maximus Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hamada moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hamada's head backwards.
Hamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maximus Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamada slips a jab from Maximus Jr.
Hamada defending well as Maximus Jr loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Maximus Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamada misses with a low kick as Maximus Jr jumps back.
Hamada moves away from the strike by Maximus Jr.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maximus Jr duly obliges.
Maximus Jr moves away from the strike by Hamada.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamada. That snapped Maximus Jr's head back.
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus Jr motions for Hamada to come forward. Maximus Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hamada.
Hamada tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus Jr slips a straight right by Hamada.
A swing and a miss from Hamada.
Maximus Jr misses with a head kick.
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus Jr's shoulder, as Maximus Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamada misses with a straight left.
Maximus Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Maximus Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamada misses the target.
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!
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus Jr.
And Maximus Jr responds with a good body kick, but Hamada manages to step out the way in time.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximus Jr throws a series of punches but Hamada moves out of range.
Hamada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximus Jr is fending him off so far but Hamada persists. Nope, Maximus Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus Jr's shoulder, as Maximus Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hamada connects with a crisp jab.
Hamada connects with a leg kick.
Maximus Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.
Hamada clobbers Maximus Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maximus Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamada misses the jab.
A head kick by Hamada misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hamada is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hamada closes the distance and clinches up with Maximus Jr, looking for a takedown. Hamada pushes Maximus Jr against the cage but Maximus Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Maximus Jr misses.
Hamada appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maximus Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maximus Jr moves away from the strike by Hamada.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada jabs Maximus Jr right on the nose. Maximus Jr blinks but takes it well.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maximus Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Hamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Maximus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maximus Jr checks a leg kick.
Maximus Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maximus Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
Maximus Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada swings for the body but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Hamada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maximus Jr misses with a leg kick.
Hamada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Maximus Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Hamada seems unphased.
Hamada moves forwards but Maximus Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamada misses with a hook. Maximus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Hamada misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus Jr wants to slow Hamada down by chopping away at his legs.
Some wild striking there from Hamada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamada misses with a left hand
and Maximus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maximus Jr lunges at Hamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamada's hand.
Maximus Jr misses with a head kick.
Hamada is looking to counter the offense by Maximus Jr and move into the clinch.
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximus Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hamada tries a low kick but Maximus Jr avoids it.
Maximus Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamada circles away quickly and effectively.
As Maximus Jr backs away, Hamada returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hamada lands the left hand.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Maximus Jr.
Hamada is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maximus Jr.
Hamada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamada is defended easily by Maximus Jr.
Hamada shoots for a double leg takedown but Maximus Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Hamada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hamada throws a low kick but Maximus Jr avoids it.
Maximus Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maximus Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook.
Maximus Jr missing with a left hand there. Hamada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Maximus Jr moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Maximus Jr catches Hamada right on the button with a cross.
Hamada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximus Jr avoids the head kick by Hamada.
Maximus Jr looks to land a body kick but Hamada moved away.
Maximus Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximus Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamada throwing a counter right hand but Maximus Jr manages to avoid it.
Hamada swings for the body but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr swinging wildly here.
Maximus Jr blocks a head kick by Hamada.
Hamada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamada misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maximus Jr checks a leg kick.
Maximus Jr tries to move into range but Hamada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus Jr slips a jab from Hamada.
Maximus Jr dodges the punch combination from Hamada.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Maximus Jr misses.
Maximus Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hamada staying out of range there.
Maximus Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamada circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamada throws a hook to the side of Maximus Jr's head but Maximus Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada tries to score with a low kick but Maximus Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Hamada missing with a left hand there. Maximus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus Jr throws a nice looking combination but Hamada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximus Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Hamada misses with an uppercut.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that Hamada avoids nicely.
As Maximus Jr tries to get set, Hamada tries to push him back and clinch up but Maximus Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Maximus Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Hamada.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Maximus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maximus Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hamada misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Hamada is wise to it.
Maximus Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hamada throws a hook to the side of Maximus Jr's head but Maximus Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada throws the left hand but Maximus Jr avoids the punch easily.
Hamada tried to score with a low kick but Maximus Jr checks it.
Maximus Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hamada misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hamada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamada drops his hands momentarily and Maximus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hamada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus Jr throws a hook but Hamada blocks it.
Maximus Jr misses the jab.
Maximus Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maximus Jr slips under a jab from Hamada.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maximus Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maximus Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maximus Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryo Hamada.
Well Maximus Jr 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.