PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Proudfeather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is E. Honda Stage Theme Extended. Proudfeather comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Come and Get Your Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Leonard Proudfeather will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Honda
vs
Proudfeather

186 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
264 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Amped Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Proudfeather!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Proudfeather raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Honda has his takedown stuffed
and Proudfeather counters with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Proudfeather.
Honda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Proudfeather sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Honda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Proudfeather counters with a good low kick that Honda was not able to check.
Proudfeather throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Proudfeather as he jumps to the side.
Proudfeather is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Proudfeather throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Honda's head.

It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Proudfeather scores with a head kick.
Proudfeather lands a high kick!
Proudfeather slips under a jab from Honda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proudfeather throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Honda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Proudfeather lands with a thumping leg kick.
Proudfeather fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Honda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda takes one to the side of the head.
Proudfeather throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Honda.
Honda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Proudfeather to score with a decent uppercut.
Honda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Proudfeather counters with a nice leg kick.
Proudfeather throws a front kick that sends Honda stumbling back into the cage.
Honda tries to score with a low kick but Proudfeather moves his leg out of the way.
Leonard Proudfeather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Proudfeather misses with a body shot.
Proudfeather is looking to slow Honda down with leg kicks.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Proudfeather as he avoids it easily.
Proudfeather throws a sloppy head kick and Honda moves out of range easily.
Honda shoots for a takedown but Proudfeather saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Proudfeather lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Proudfeather lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Honda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Proudfeather can do anything to dispel that myth.
Honda laying and praying for a moment but Proudfeather takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda is pressing down on Proudfeather's thigh, looking to free his foot. Proudfeather is holding on for now.
Honda throws a strike but Proudfeather avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Honda throwing strikes but missing.
Proudfeather manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honda manages to get himself to full guard.

Proudfeather wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving.
Proudfeather looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Honda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Proudfeather defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda wants to improve his position but instead Proudfeather has moved into half guard.
Proudfeather is keen to just control but Honda is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Proudfeather in particular looking to stall.
Honda is trying to get back to full guard.
Proudfeather wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honda keeps working.
Honda is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Proudfeather jumps into side control!
Honda is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Proudfeather trying to control the position but Honda is working away.
Honda is trying to escape the position but Proudfeather is controlling the position.
Honda is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Proudfeather trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda is looking to reverse the position.
Honda being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Proudfeather dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Honda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Proudfeather checks a leg kick.
Proudfeather has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Honda.
Honda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Proudfeather pinned against the cage. Proudfeather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Proudfeather throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Honda or perhaps it was just good defense by Proudfeather, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Honda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Proudfeather pinned against the cage. Proudfeather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Honda moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromProudfeather.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Proudfeather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Honda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudfeather throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Honda.
Honda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Proudfeather.
Honda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proudfeather swivels and escapes.
Proudfeather shapes to counter with a head kick.
Proudfeather is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Proudfeather takes a jab right on the kisser.
Honda has his takedown stuffed
and Proudfeather counters with a head kick. That will keep Honda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Proudfeather scoring well with a low kick there.
Proudfeather throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Honda motions for Proudfeather to come forward. Honda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Honda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Proudfeather counters with a stiff right hand.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Proudfeather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudfeather throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Honda's head.

Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Honda throws a lazy uppercut
and Proudfeather counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudfeather scores with a nice body kick.
Proudfeather has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Honda shoots in but no luck this time.
Honda shoots in but no luck this time.
Proudfeather throws a big counter head kick but Honda avoids it with no problem.
Leonard Proudfeather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Honda throws a lazy right hand but Proudfeather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Honda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Proudfeather defends it nicely.
Honda takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Honda.
Honda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Proudfeather's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Proudfeather is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudfeather takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda looks up at the clock and then as Proudfeather takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Honda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Honda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Proudfeather struggling a bit here.
Proudfeather is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Honda off and has taken his back!
Proudfeather lands a shot to the head.
Honda tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Proudfeather missing with punches from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudfeather has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Honda right now.
Proudfeather is trying to stick to Honda's back but Honda is turning into Proudfeather. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Proudfeather's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Honda.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Proudfeather wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Proudfeather is trying to control the position but Honda postures up.
Proudfeather wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Proudfeather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A chopping leg kick lands by Proudfeather.
Honda misses with a leg kick
and Proudfeather counters with a good, hard body kick but Honda shrugs it off.
Proudfeather explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Proudfeather chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Proudfeather sprawls well. Proudfeather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Honda gets slowly back to his feet.
Proudfeather shapes to counter with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Proudfeather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudfeather turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Proudfeather.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Honda.

Honda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudfeather regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Honda.
Proudfeather tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Proudfeather wants to sweep but no luck.
Proudfeather is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Proudfeather with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Proudfeather passes into side control, despite Honda's attempt to control the position.
Leonard Proudfeather is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Honda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Honda tries to get to full guard but Proudfeather has control of the leg.

Honda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Proudfeather pulls his head out easily.
Proudfeather is controlling the pace.

Honda has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Proudfeather escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Proudfeather!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudfeather is looking to take a break and control but Honda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Proudfeather moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Honda is looking to regain half guard here but Proudfeather keeps moving and retains side control.
Honda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Proudfeather is staying tight to Honda's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Proudfeather's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Proudfeather postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Honda is not content to let Proudfeather control the position.
Honda seems a little lost for a moment, as Proudfeather dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honda is trying to improve his position.
Edmond Honda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Proudfeather wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honda keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Proudfeather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Proudfeather 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Proudfeather!
After the big win, Leonard Proudfeather made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Amped Performance and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Edmond Honda was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.