PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ikkaku Madarame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Larios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madarame comes to the ring accompanied by Bleed It Out. Larios has chosen 88 keys - Wake up call as his entrance music. Calvin Larios has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Madarame
vs
Larios

175 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikkaku Madarame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Calvin Larios!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madarame misses with a series of wild punches.
Madarame scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Madarame throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larios on the side of the head.
Madarame scores with a jab. Larios acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Madarame throws a predictable looking body shot
and Larios counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Madarame lands with a nice body punch.
Madarame lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Calvin Larios has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larios tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madarame swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Madarame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madarame misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Madarame swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madarame swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madarame defending well as Larios loads up on a big left hand.
Madarame seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Larios pushes Madarame up against the ropes in a clinch.
Larios working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Madarame taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Larios manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Madarame misses its intended target.
Madarame throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madarame seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Madarame throws a series of punches but Larios avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larios throws a front kick aimed at Madarame's knee but Madarame avoids it well.
Madarame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Madarame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madarame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larios dodges the punch combination from Madarame.
Madarame sets himself, and Larios steps forward looking for the clinch! Madarame avoids it this time.
Madarame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Madarame.
Madarame ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ikkaku Madarame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madarame sizes up Larios with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Madarame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ikkaku Madarame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madarame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larios.
Madarame misses with a wild combination.
Larios tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madarame swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Madarame lands an overhand right.
Larios slips under a jab.
Madarame stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Larios tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madarame sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larios somewhat.
Larios is looking to clinch but Madarame is avoiding it.
Madarame seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Madarame misses with a wild combination.
Larios tries to counter with a clinch but Madarame shakes him off and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Madarame does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Madarame. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Madarame.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madarame swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madarame swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larios throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Madarame fails to land with a series of punches.
Madarame swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ikkaku Madarame dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Larios's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Larios walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Madarame tries to bum rush Larios with a series of wild strikes but Larios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larios shoots in but no luck this time.
Madarame throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larios on the side of the head.
Larios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madarame throws a hook but Larios avoids it easily.
Madarame lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Larios shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Madarame as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madarame throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larios on the side of the head.
Larios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larios ducks under a wild hook from Madarame.
Larios throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madarame scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larios darts in looking for a takedown but Madarame gets double underhooks and turns Larios into the ropes.
Ikkaku Madarame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Larios.
Madarame tries to bum rush Larios with a series of wild strikes but Larios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larios.
As Larios looks to move away, Madarame throws a big counter combo but Larios just gets out of the way.
Madarame throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Larios counters with a one-two to the body.
Madarame throws a nice looking combination but Larios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larios wants to counter with a clinch but Madarame pushes him away.
Madarame connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ikkaku Madarame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madarame lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Madarame misses with an uppercut
and Larios counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Madarame. Those never looked like landing.
Madarame scores with a hook to the body. Larios takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madarame stalks Larios and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Larios's face. Larios staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madarame scores with a three punch combo!

Larios is rocked!
Larios avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Madarame backs off Larios throws a huge counter combo but Madarame manages to avoid it all.
Larios is still on wobbly legs! Can Madarame finish him?
Larios swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Madarame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larios tries to clinch there but Madarame circles away.
Larios seems to have recovered his senses.
Madarame swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madarame lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larios at a distance.
Larios shoots in and drives through. Madarame sprawls well.
Madarame appears to be looking for a big counter.
Larios will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larios is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madarame lands a slapping body shot.
Larios tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Madarame counters with a straight right hand.

Oooooh!!! Madarame has knocked Larios down with a huge combo! Madarame steps away and waves a wobbly Larios back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Madarame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madarame swinging wildly here.
Madarame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larios can do to turn this around?
Madarame looks to land a combination but Larios avoids it well.
A combination from Madarame does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madarame misses with a two punch combination.
Larios lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Larios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madarame wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madarame waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larios.
Madarame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ikkaku Madarame is winning the standup battle so far.
Larios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madarame.
Larios tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from Madarame does no damage.
Larios is looking for the big counter here.
Larios scores with a one two! Madarame had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Madarame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larios.
Larios is looking for the big counter here.
Larios throws a body punch but Madarame moves out of range.
Larios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madarame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madarame sets himself, and Larios steps forward looking for the clinch! Madarame avoids it this time.
Larios is trying desperately to land a takedown but Madarame is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Larios.
Madarame lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larios circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madarame scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ikkaku Madarame dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Larios's cut.
That's time! Madarame's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Larios fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Madarame fails to land with a series of punches.
Larios misses with a double jab.
Madarame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larios looks to land a combination but Madarame avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Madarame.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madarame throws a nice looking combination but Larios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Madarame throws a right and a left that Larios avoids nicely.

Larios rushes Madarame and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Larios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madarame throws a jab when Larios was well out of range.
Madarame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larios drops his hands momentarily and Madarame takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Madarame throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madarame seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab by Madarame.
Madarame lands with a shot to the body.
Madarame throws a right and a left that Larios avoids nicely.
Larios unleashes a big counter combination but Madarame bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Larios tries to move into range but Madarame moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larios looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Larios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madarame scores with a one two! Larios had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madarame moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Larios misses.
A combination from Larios does no damage.
Madarame scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Larios fails with a takedown attempt.
Madarame misses with a two punch combination.
Larios takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madarame digs a good hook to Larios's body.
Larios has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Madarame is working the combinations to good effect here.
Some wild striking there from Madarame.
Larios tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larios takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larios shoots for a double leg takedown but Madarame sprawls well. He's pushed Larios's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ikkaku Madarame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Larios.
Madarame fails to land with a series of punches.
Larios is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Larios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madarame looks to land a combination but Larios avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madarame shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Larios eats them both and turns towards Madarame to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Larios dives in for a single leg takedown but Madarame sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Calvin Larios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larios takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Larios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madarame throws a series of punches but Larios avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Madarame.
Madarame misses with a two punch combination.
Madarame rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madarame takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Madarame.
Ikkaku Madarame is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madarame.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ikkaku Madarame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Madarame, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikkaku Madarame!
Ikkaku Madarame decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Calvin Larios spoke after the fight, saying 'It Sucks but i go back to the drawing board review the fight and see what went wrong and make some adjustments for the next fight, that's life it's tough and F@^# it!!!'.