PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akio Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takada comes into the arena with Metallica - All Nightmare Long blaring out of the sound system. Akio Takada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Takada
vs
RunningRabbit

182 cm
30
192 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

179 cm
26
195 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akio Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith RunningRabbit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit misses with a two punch combination.
Takada throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takada misses with a low kick.
Keith RunningRabbit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by RunningRabbit.
Takada tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and RunningRabbit is able to avoid easily.
Takada feints and then cracks RunningRabbit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow RunningRabbit down.
RunningRabbit swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by RunningRabbit.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Takada tries to improve position but can't.
Takada dodges the ground and pound from RunningRabbit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from RunningRabbit crashes against the mat.
RunningRabbit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takada keeps working.
RunningRabbit 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.
RunningRabbit controlling the position.
RunningRabbit is looking to take a break and control but Takada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada regains half guard there - taking advantage of RunningRabbit's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
RunningRabbit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Keith RunningRabbit has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
RunningRabbit moves out of range of the body kick.
Takada tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and RunningRabbit is able to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada throws a low kick but RunningRabbit avoids it.
RunningRabbit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
RunningRabbit checks a leg kick nicely.
RunningRabbit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
RunningRabbit just misses with a punch to the body.
RunningRabbit throws a hook but Takada blocks it.
Takada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. RunningRabbit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danga de danga de dang - RunningRabbit scores with a four punch combination!
RunningRabbit misses with an uppercut. Takada saw that one coming.
RunningRabbit missing with a left hand there. Takada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takada looks to throw the jab but RunningRabbit is out of range.
RunningRabbit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takada.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit checks a low kick from Takada.
RunningRabbit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takada.
RunningRabbit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
RunningRabbit misses with a body shot.
RunningRabbit cracks a nice hook into Takada's ribs.
Takada takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takada, right into the meat.
Takada throws a push kick but RunningRabbit slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RunningRabbit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
Takada lunges at RunningRabbit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by RunningRabbit's hand.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and RunningRabbit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith RunningRabbit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Takada tries to land a leg kick but RunningRabbit saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Takada misses.
RunningRabbit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit thows a body shot but no joy.
Takada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
RunningRabbit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
RunningRabbit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Takada misses
and RunningRabbit counters with an inside leg kick.
Takada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
RunningRabbit misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit throws a right hand that Takada ducks under and follows up with a left that Takada also avoids with ease.
RunningRabbit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takada is fending him off so far but RunningRabbit persists. Nope, Takada circles away and we're back to standing.
Keith RunningRabbit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RunningRabbit manages to avoid it.
RunningRabbit jabs Takada right on the nose. Takada blinks but takes it well.
RunningRabbit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Takada misses the jab.
RunningRabbit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takada.
RunningRabbit checks the leg kick.
RunningRabbit shoots in for a takedown but Takada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit cracks Takada with an open hand slap.
RunningRabbit lands a body shot.
RunningRabbit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
RunningRabbit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takada was well out of range. Poor timing from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit misses with an uppercut.
RunningRabbit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
RunningRabbit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takada rather than just go for the knockout.
RunningRabbit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from RunningRabbit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
RunningRabbit scores with a spinning back kick!
Takada connects with a body shot.
Takada connects with a leg kick. RunningRabbit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit moves out of range as Takada throws a body kick.
RunningRabbit misses with a body shot.

RunningRabbit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takada to the mat! Takada manages to get full guard.
RunningRabbitis looking to pass into half guard but Takada pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takada is in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
RunningRabbit is pulling down on Takada's head. It's preventing any offense from Takada, at least for the moment.
RunningRabbit working a defensive guard here.
RunningRabbit has his hands on Takada's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Takada postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Keith RunningRabbit was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Takada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
RunningRabbit scores with a sloppy right hand. Takada should have avoided that one.
RunningRabbit thuds a left hand into Takada's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takada misses with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! RunningRabbit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takada - the referee stops the clock and RunningRabbit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takada. RunningRabbit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
RunningRabbit looks to score with a jab to the body but Takada is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith RunningRabbit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

RunningRabbit shoots for a double leg takedown but Takada sprawls well. He's pushed RunningRabbit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takada tries to land a front kick but RunningRabbit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takada throws a leg kick which misses RunningRabbit's front leg but catches the back leg as RunningRabbit tries to avoid it.
RunningRabbit misses with a looping left.
RunningRabbit cracks Takada with a good jab.
RunningRabbit misses with a few strikes there.
RunningRabbit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RunningRabbit fails to land with a series of punches.
Takada avoids the body shot from RunningRabbit.
Takada blocks the body kick.
RunningRabbit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takada.
A big right from Takada misses.
RunningRabbit tries for a takedown but Takada circles away easily
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
RunningRabbit misses the jab.
RunningRabbit thows a body shot but no joy.
Takada avoids the body shot from RunningRabbit.
A bone on bone clash there as RunningRabbit blocks the leg kick.
RunningRabbit misses with a body shot.
Takada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takada lands with an uppercut that bounces RunningRabbit off the cage and back into rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akio Takada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Takada throws a shot from downtown. RunningRabbit moves away and avoids it.
Takada tries to work over RunningRabbit's front leg with a kick but RunningRabbit checks it.
Takada throws a low kick but RunningRabbit moves out of range easily.
RunningRabbit just misses with a punch to the body.
RunningRabbit thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Takada.
RunningRabbit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takada.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Takada misses.
RunningRabbit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takada throws a low kick but RunningRabbit avoids it.
Akio Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but RunningRabbit ducks down to avoid it.
RunningRabbit misses with a two punch combination.
Takada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
RunningRabbit misses with a hook to the body
and Takada counters with an outside leg kick.
RunningRabbit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takada counters with a body kick that stops RunningRabbit in his tracks momentarily.
A swing and a miss from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit shoots in for a double leg but Takada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
RunningRabbit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
RunningRabbit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
RunningRabbit digs a good body shot into Takada's ribs.
RunningRabbit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
RunningRabbit throws a leg kick which misses Takada's front leg but catches the back leg as Takada tries to avoid it.
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!
RunningRabbit misses with a jab to the body
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Takada scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Takada misses
and RunningRabbit counters with a stiff right hand.
RunningRabbit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takada swings for the body but RunningRabbit moves out of range.
Takada throws a front kick that sends RunningRabbit stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Takada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well RunningRabbit 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Keith RunningRabbit!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Keith RunningRabbit!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Keith RunningRabbit!

Keith RunningRabbit wins by unanimous decision!