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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lenard Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyon Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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186 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
25
160 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lenard Madden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyon Kai! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kai fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kai lands with a shot to the body. Kai scores with a head kick.
Madden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Madden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kai is keeping the position for now. Kai is trying to keep Madden in close.
Madden preventing the sweep. Madden wanted to stand there but Kai had control of the position. Madden trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Madden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Kai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kai misses with a shot to the body and Madden moves into the clinch. Knees to the body from Kai.
Madden is looking for a takedown. Madden manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kai tries to stand but Madden is controlling from the bottom. Kai trying to control the position from guard on top but Madden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Madden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Kai is looking to stand up but Madden won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Madden trying to strike off his back.
Madden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Madden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Madden keeping moving, preventing Kai from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lyon Kai wasn't active enough on the ground. Kai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lenard Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyon Kai. Madden slips a jab from Kai. Kai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madden paws at him with a jab and circles away. Madden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madden throws a sloppy head kick and Kai counters with a series of strikes. Madden will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kai closes the distance but Madden moves to the side and Madden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Madden working the head and body with strikes. Madden performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Nice strikes from Madden there. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kai trying to control from the bottom.
Kai is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Madden content to control rather than advance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lenard Madden has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Madden. Kai is looking to clinch but Madden is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Madden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Madden is breathing heavily. Madden throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenard Madden dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Kai or perhaps it was just good defense by Madden which made him look bad. Madden slaps away a takedown attempt from Kai, before circling back to the center of the mat. Kai has his takedown stuffed and Madden counters with a straight right hand. Lenard Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyon Kai. Madden clinches. Madden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kai walks away with a smile on his face. Madden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Madden leaves Kai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Madden shoots in and drives through. Kai sprawls well. Madden doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
Kai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Madden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kai counters with a body kick. Kai is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Madden misses with a head kick.
Madden drives through and clinches with Kai against the cage.
Madden ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Madden no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Kai stops Madden from standing up. Madden trying to keep a closed guard but Kai is proving a slippery customer.
Madden wants to get back to his feet but Kai is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Madden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kai trying to control but Madden is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kai wants to stand but Madden is controlling his posture from full guard. Kai trying to control the position from guard on top but Madden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Madden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kai is controlling him. Kai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Madden trying to strike off his back.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lyon Kai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Kai dives in and grabs Madden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Madden pushes down on Kai's head and hops out. Kai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Madden looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kai misses with a hook to the body
and Madden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Madden instigates a clinch. Kai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Madden is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kai to keep the fight standing. Kai is trying to pull guard but Madden has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Madden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Madden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kai has had enough of the clinch but Madden keeps him there for the moment. Kai is trying to pull guard but Madden has him pressed against the cage. Kai fails to pull guard.
Kai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kai blocks a body shot from Madden. Kai controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kai wants to break free but Madden has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenard Madden dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kai fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Madden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kai to the mat! Kai manages to get full guard. Kai keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Kai is striking from the bottom but Madden uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Madden slows the pace down in half guard. Madden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Madden controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kai won't allow Madden to pass to mount. Madden content to control rather than advance. Madden is trying to work for a kimura but Kai is defending well.
Madden passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Madden working the ground and pound from side control. Kai is looking to regain half guard here but Madden keeps moving and retains side control. Lenard Madden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Madden is looking to take a break and control but Kai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Madden is putting a hurting on Kai here, landing some big shots from side control. Kai tries to buck Madden off but Madden is having none of it. Kai is not content to let Madden control the position. Kai is looking to regain half guard here but Madden keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kai gets back to half guard. Kai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Madden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Madden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Madden pushes down on Kai's leg and manages to get into half guard. Madden wants to work for an arm triangle but Kai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Madden controlling the action here. Madden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Lenard Madden showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Madden, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenard Madden!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
47% |
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