PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Naoki
vs
Spencer

182 cm
30
179 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

177 cm
31
170 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeshi Naoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spencer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Naoki keeps moving.

Naoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Naoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there.
Naoki is pulling down on Spencer's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer postures up in Naoki's guard and throws a big left but Naoki blocks it.
Naoki is adopting a defensive guard.
Naoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spencer.
Naoki has his hands on Spencer's head, controlling the position.
Naoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Spencer pulls Naoki in to control the position.
Spencer is trying to control the position but Naoki postures up.
Naoki throws a strike but Spencer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spencer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is looking to work some ground and pound but Naoki has wrist control.
Spencer throws a big right hand that misses.
Naoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spencer postures up in Naoki's guard and throws a big left but Naoki blocks it.
Spencer preventing the sweep.
Spencer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spencer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spencer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Naoki tries to land a front kick but Spencer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Naoki.

Naoki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Naoki lands in his opponent's guard.
Naoki distracts Spencer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Naoki stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Naoki wants to pass the guard but Spencer is keeping the position.
Naoki stands up over Spencer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Spencer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naoki.
Naoki throws an elbow that misses. Spencer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Naoki's guard. Nice move by Spencer!

Naoki is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spencer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Naoki is on top in guard.

Naoki advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer controlling the position well.
Naoki is keen to just control but Spencer is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Takeshi Naoki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Nice jab there from Spencer.
Spencer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naoki lands a nice shot that snaps Spencer's head back.
Spencer looks to land a right hand but Naoki moved out of range.
Joe Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Naoki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spencer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spencer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spencer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Naoki defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Naoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spencer sprawls and moves away.
Naoki ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naoki.
Naoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spencer throws a right hand that misses
letting Naoki counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Spencer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spencer.
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naoki avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Naoki as he avoids it easily.
Naoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spencer sprawls and moves away.
Naoki misses the shot to the body.
Spencer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Joe Spencer has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Naoki throws the kick towards the body but Spencer avoids it.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Naoki is out of range.
Naoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer swings widly with a right hand
and Naoki counters with a series of strikes. Spencer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Naoki moves away and avoids it.
Spencer sizes up Naoki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spencer swings widly with a right hand
and Naoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naoki leaves Spencer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takeshi Naoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Spencer.
Naoki misses with a head kick.
Spencer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Naoki misses the shot to the body.
Spencer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Naoki defends it well.
Spencer misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Spencer as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Naoki in his tracks.
Takeshi Naoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Naoki moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
Naoki attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Naoki - that will leave a mark!
Naoki throws a nice looking combination but Spencer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Naoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spencer pinned against the ropes. Spencer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Naoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spencer duly obliges.

It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naoki.
Spencer misses with a body punch

and Naoki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Naoki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naoki throwing strikes but missing.
Naoki scoring with some ground and pound.

Spencer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naoki is aware though and is defending well.
Naoki throwing strikes but missing.
Spencer trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Naoki dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Spencer avoids the body shot from Naoki.
Spencer tries to score with a low kick but Naoki moves his leg out of the way.
Naoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Spencer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Naoki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spencer somewhat.
Naoki feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Naoki finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spencer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Spencer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spencer shoots for a double leg takedown but Naoki sprawls well. He's pushed Spencer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Naoki moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Naoki.
Spencer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Naoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spencer slips a jab from Naoki.
And Spencer tries to counter it with a takedown but Naoki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A good leg kick by Naoki.
Spencer checks a leg kick nicely.
Naoki stuffs the takedown.
Takeshi Naoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Spencer.
Naoki is looking to score with low kicks.
Naoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spencer takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Spencer.
Naoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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!
Naoki thuds his shin into the meat of Spencer's side.
Naoki lands a nice looking body shot.
Naoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naoki misses with a right hand
and Naoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spencer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naoki counters with an outside leg kick.
Spencer shoots and misses
and Naoki counters with a leg kick.
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Naoki slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naoki.
Spencer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naoki momentarily.
Naoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer shoots in but Naoki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Naoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spencer.
Naoki throws a counter high kick but Spencer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer misses with an uppercut. Naoki saw that one coming.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naoki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki cracks a nice hook into Spencer's ribs.
Naoki throws a series of punches but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer lands a glancing blow to the side of Naoki's head.
Spencer misses with a double jab.
Naoki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Naoki finds it's way through Spencer's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Spencer.
Takeshi Naoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decent striking displayed by Spencer there.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer misses with a lunging right hand

and Naoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Naoki wants to take a breather but Spencer is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naoki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Naoki!
Takeshi Naoki spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.