PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Date (ranked 507 p4p, 62 weight class) and Adam Deadmarsh (ranked 488 p4p, 58 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Adam Deadmarsh enters the cage!

Date
vs
Deadmarsh

178 cm
30
160 lbs
20 - 8 - 2

173 cm
33
165 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mamoru Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Deadmarsh!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date swings for the body but Deadmarsh moves out of range.
Deadmarsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Date throws a leg kick but Deadmarsh checks it.

Deadmarsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Deadmarsh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Date is not content to let Deadmarsh control the position.
Date holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deadmarsh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deadmarsh's back!
Date controlling from the back.
Deadmarsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadmarsh tries to escape but Date has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Date just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Date's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Deadmarsh tries to escape but Date has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
What can Deadmarsh do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Date is not going to allow Deadmarsh to sit and survive in this position.
Date really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Deadmarsh.
Further stalling from Date.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh looking very determined here, making life difficult for Date.
Date biding his time, controlling Deadmarsh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deadmarsh tries to break free.
Date really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Deadmarsh.

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.
Deadmarsh tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Deadmarsh tries to escape the position.
Deadmarsh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Date.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A good leg kick by Deadmarsh.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Deadmarsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Deadmarsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adam Deadmarsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date misses with a straight left.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Deadmarsh tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deadmarsh slips a jab from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deadmarsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Date lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Date takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Date avoids a kick to the body.
Deadmarsh connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadmarsh throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date keeps the fight on the outside.
Deadmarsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Date moves forwards but Deadmarsh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Deadmarsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deadmarsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Decent striking displayed by Deadmarsh there.
Deadmarsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deadmarsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Date on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Deadmarsh.
Date lands a nice hook to Deadmarsh's body. Deadmarsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date throws a series of punches but Deadmarsh avoids them all with ease.
Deadmarsh throws a nice looking combination but Date bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deadmarsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Date misses with a hook. Deadmarsh ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Date.
Date throws out a loose jab but Deadmarsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deadmarsh throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
Date throws a leg kick that misses.
Deadmarsh throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date throws a front kick aimed at Deadmarsh's knee but Deadmarsh avoids it well.
Deadmarsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date is looking to land body kicks.
Deadmarsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Date. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deadmarsh.

Deadmarsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Date to the mat! Date manages to get full guard.
Deadmarsh pushing down on Date's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date wants to improve his position but Deadmarsh is controlling well.
Deadmarsh working the head and body with strikes.
Deadmarsh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Date blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deadmarsh.
Date wants to get back to full guard.
Deadmarsh lands with a punch from half guard.
Date is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deadmarsh throws a strike but Date avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Deadmarsh is working Date over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Date controlling Deadmarsh's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh with a nice head shot there.
Date keeping moving, preventing Deadmarsh from controlling successfully.
Date has Deadmarsh pulled in close to control his posture.
Deadmarsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Date is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Deadmarsh tries to roll over but Date keeps him under control.
Date is pressing down on Deadmarsh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deadmarsh is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adam Deadmarsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Deadmarsh throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
Date drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deadmarsh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Date is fending him off so far but Deadmarsh persists. Nope, Date circles away and we're back to standing.
Deadmarsh misses the shot to the body.
Deadmarsh ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Nice shot by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Date has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Date swings for the body but Deadmarsh moves out of range.
Deadmarsh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh throws a low kick but Date avoids it.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deadmarsh at a distance.

Date darts in and clinches Deadmarsh up against the cage.
Deadmarsh blocking some punches.
Date misses with the head strike.
Deadmarsh tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Deadmarsh back against the cage.
Deadmarsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Date is working Deadmarsh over against the cage.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Deadmarsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date tries to work over Deadmarsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date tries a body shot but Deadmarsh blocks it.
Date tries to work over Deadmarsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date lands a right hand.
Date digs a right hand underneath Deadmarsh's ribcage. Deadmarsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Deadmarsh controls the action.
Deadmarsh is working for takedown but Date is calmly controlling the position for now.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deadmarsh misses with some punches.
Deadmarsh lands with a right to the head.
Deadmarsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Deadmarsh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Date fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Deadmarsh.
Date lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Adam Deadmarsh has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Deadmarsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deadmarsh feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deadmarsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date throws out a leg kick but Deadmarsh moves out of range and Date only half commits.
Date blocks a jab.
Date changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Deadmarsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Deadmarsh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Date defending well though.
Deadmarsh thows a huge punch but Date dodges it nicely.
Date is looking to improve his position.
Date keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deadmarsh is working away from the top position though.
Deadmarsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deadmarsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deadmarsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Date keeps working.
Deadmarsh working Date over with strikes.
Date is looking to improve his position.
Deadmarsh is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Date avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deadmarsh.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deadmarsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deadmarsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Deadmarsh clinches up with Date and pushes him back against the cage.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Date 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
Mamoru Date thanked the fans post fight for their support.