PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Wade (ranked 2127 p4p, 235 weight class) and Nobu Sanada (ranked 1448 p4p, 177 weight class). Wade comes to the cage accompanied by The Bleeding. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Wade
vs
Sanada

175 cm
36
163 lbs
30 - 21 - 3

175 cm
28
159 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 30 - 21 - 3, fighting out of New York, Morgan Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nobu Sanada!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wade doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Wade throws a right hand that Sanada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanada also avoids with ease.
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wade throws a big shot that misses.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Sanada tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Wade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade connects with a high kick.

It looks like Nobu Sanada has been cut.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Wade misses its target.
Wade moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade connects with a single shot there.

Sanada is rocked!
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada is still on wobbly legs! Can Wade finish him?
Wade misses with a head kick.
Sanada wants to counter the offense by Wade and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheers as Sanada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wade doesn't seem phased though.
Wade stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Wade.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Sanada throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanada circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanada seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanada throws a combination that misses
and Wade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Nice body punch from Wade.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada moves out of range as Wade throws a body kick.
Sanada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanada connects with a nice looking jab.
Wade misses the jab.
Sanada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Wade tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanada jabs Wade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
Sanada cracks Wade with a good jab.
Sanada misses with a hook. Wade ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Wade
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wade slips under a jab.
Wade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Wade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanada throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Wade is out of range.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Wade throwing a counter right hand but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada blocks a head kick by Wade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Sanada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Wade.
Wade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
A quick step to the side and Wade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade throws a leg kick

and Sanada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Wade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wade - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nobu Sanada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nobu Sanada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wade throws a head kick that misses.
Sanada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wade at a distance.
Wade throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Wade cracks Sanada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wade motions for Sanada to come forward. Wade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Sanada has closed the distance and engaged Wade in a clinch.
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!
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wade is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wades head.
Wade wants to break the clinch but can't.

Wade manages to break the clinch.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wade tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Sanada wants to counter with a clinch but Wade pushes him away.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sanada walks into a stiff left hand from Wade.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Sanada has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanada - that landed with a thud.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sanada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Wade's ribcage. Wade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wade is trying to break the clinch but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Wade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wade's efforts to push away.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Wade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wade's elbow.
Sanada keeps control of Wade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wade lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Wade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanada presses Wade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada just leaning against Wade, taking a breather.
Sanada has a couple of punches blocked by Wade.
Wade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada jabs Wade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Wade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wade tries to land a body kick

and Sanada moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sanada.
Nobu Sanada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanada is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.

Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada jabs at Wade's body.
Sanada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanada scores with a sloppy right hand. Wade should have avoided that one.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wade doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nobu Sanada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Wade throws a push kick but Sanada slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Wade.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wade.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wade.

Sanada gets tackled into the cage by Wade. Wade maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanada tries a body shot but Wade blocks it.
Sanada stalling the fight.
Wade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanada throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Wade.
Wade scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Wade sets himself, and Sanada steps forward looking for the clinch! Wade avoids it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Wade misses with a straight right.
Wade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada punishes Wade's body with a nice straight punch.
Wade avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Wade is looking to land body kicks.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Wade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wade connects with a single shot there.
Sanada tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Wade lands with a kick to the temple. Sanada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanada thuds his right hand into Wade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morgan Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade drops his hands momentarily and Sanada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wade lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanada off the cage and back into range.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wade moves away.
Nice shot by Sanada.
Sanada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wade's hands.
Sanada tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Wade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nobu Sanada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wade walks into a jab.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Wade drops Sanada with a huge uppercut! Sanada drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wade is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Wade!
A very excited looking Morgan Wade made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.