PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott has chosen Broken Wings as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Takeshi
vs
Mcdermott

155 cm
40
138 lbs
27 - 19 - 0

168 cm
42
138 lbs
27 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terry Mcdermott!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Mcdermott.

Takeshi gets a clinch.
Takeshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcdermott.
Takeshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcdermott or not.
Takeshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcdermott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcdermott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takeshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takeshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takeshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcdermott.
Ichi Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Mcdermott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi wants a takedown.
Takeshi has Mcdermott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcdermott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdermott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takeshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeshi misses with a body punch.

Takeshi manages to pull guard.
Mcdermott looking to pass the guard.
Mcdermott throws an elbow that misses. Takeshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcdermott's guard. Nice move by Takeshi!

Takeshi throwing strikes from guard but Mcdermott blocks nicely.
Takeshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Mcdermott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcdermott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takeshi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takeshi scoring with some ground and pound.

Mcdermott working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Mcdermott keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi works over Mcdermott with some ground and pound from guard.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcdermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcdermott trying to control the position.
Takeshi chips away with some ground and pound.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcdermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Mcdermott has his foot on Takeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeshi works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Mcdermott is keeping the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.

Mcdermott working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Takeshi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdermott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.

Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Takeshi forces Mcdermott back against the cage and clinches.
Takeshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcdermott controls his hands.

Mcdermott is trying to trip Takeshi. He has hold of a leg but Takeshi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mcdermott persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Takeshi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mcdermott off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Takeshi has his takedown stuffed
and Mcdermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Takeshi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeshi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mcdermott!
Takeshi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Takeshi looking to control but Mcdermott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takeshi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcdermott throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdermott throwing hammer fists to the chest of Takeshi. What's that going to do exactly?
Mcdermott is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcdermott tries to reverse the position but Takeshi maintains control.
Takeshi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mcdermott working to try and regain half guard.
Mcdermott is in a horrible position here. Takeshi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Takeshi lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott working to try and regain half guard.
Mcdermott manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcdermott is refusing to be controlled, as Takeshi sits in half guard.

Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Mcdermott is defending well.

Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcdermott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcdermott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily.
Takeshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcdermott can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Takeshi.
Mcdermott moves into full guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcdermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ichi Takeshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdermott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Mcdermott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
Takeshi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Mcdermott working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Takeshi has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichi Takeshi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcdermott avoids the head kick by Takeshi.
Mcdermott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Mcdermott dives in and scores a takedown into Takeshi's guard.
Mcdermott postures up and lands a big shot to Takeshi's brow.
Mcdermott throws a big elbow that misses.
Takeshi controls Mcdermott momentarily but Mcdermott frees himself.
Mcdermott passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takeshi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi wants to free his trapped foot but Mcdermott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mcdermott wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takeshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcdermott sees it coming and defends easily.

Mcdermott looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi is keen to just control but Mcdermott is a slippery customer.
Mcdermott tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Takeshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takeshi in particular looking to stall.
Mcdermott is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two 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.
Takeshi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcdermott!
Mcdermott is trying desperately to improve position.
Takeshi unloading with bombs!
Takeshi lands a heavy elbow.
Mcdermott is squirming around, avoiding Takeshi's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mcdermott is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi lands with some strikes.
Takeshi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Terry Mcdermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mcdermott is rocked!
Mcdermott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcdermott is still in real trouble! Can Takeshi finish him?

Takeshi has control of Mcdermott's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mcdermott regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Takeshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcdermott is looking to escape.
Takeshi landing shots from mount.
Takeshi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Mcdermott is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mcdermott takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Takeshi controlling the pace for now.
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!
Takeshi working Mcdermott over with strikes here.
Ichi Takeshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takeshi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Takeshi controlling the pace for now.
Takeshi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Takeshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ichi Takeshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takeshi, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichi Takeshi!
Ichi Takeshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Terry Mcdermott was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man tonight but ill be back better and stronger than ever!! Mark my words!'.