PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate MacRally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuji Rikidozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MacRally might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe. Katsuji Rikidozan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

MacRally
vs
Rikidozan

191 cm
36
224 lbs
22 - 22 - 1

189 cm
30
220 lbs
12 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacRally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuji Rikidozan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRally takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from MacRally misses.
Rikidozan scores with a punch to the head.
Rikidozan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacRally checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rikidozan throws a chopping leg kick but MacRally manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rikidozan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacRally.
Rikidozan connects with a crisp jab.
MacRally lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Katsuji Rikidozan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacRally throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rikidozan.
Some bone on bone action there as MacRally checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A combination from MacRally does no damage.
Rikidozan slips under a jab from MacRally.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rikidozan, right into the meat.
Rikidozan lands a jab to MacRally's midsection.
Rikidozan throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacRally slips a jab and a cross from Rikidozan.
MacRally throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katsuji Rikidozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Rikidozan blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikidozan defending well as MacRally loads up on a big left hand.
Rikidozan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacRally's head backwards.
Rikidozan swinging wildly here.
Rikidozan tries to bum rush MacRally with a series of wild strikes but MacRally uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacRally slips a jab from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan lands with a nice combination. MacRally backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for MacRally, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacRally fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rikidozan manages to avoid it.
Katsuji Rikidozan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rikidozan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacRally throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rikidozan tries to bum rush MacRally with a series of wild strikes but MacRally uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from MacRally misses.
Rikidozan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rikidozan just misses with a punch to the body.
MacRally lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rikidozan at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRally sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
MacRally on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan misses with a low kick.
Rikidozan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from MacRally misses.
MacRally moves out of range of the leg kick from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacRally on the side of the head.
MacRally takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rikidozan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rikidozan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rikidozan looks to land a combination but MacRally avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rikidozan.
MacRally walks into a straight right hand from Rikidozan.
MacRally misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Rikidozan does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan scores with a nice head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rikidozan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MacRally has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacRally and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rikidozan throws a sloppy head kick
and MacRally counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from MacRally misses its intended target.
Rikidozan throws a leg kick
and MacRally counters with a thumping low kick.
Rikidozan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Rikidozan.
A big left from Rikidozan misses.
MacRally swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rikidozan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rikidozan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacRally looks to land a left hand but Rikidozan moved out of range nicely.
MacRally fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice cross by MacRally.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRally fails to land with a series of punches.
Rikidozan connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacRally. MacRally circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rikidozan throws a body punch but MacRally moves out of range.
Rikidozan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacRally. That did some damage!
MacRally blocks a low kick nicely.
MacRally tries to work over Rikidozan's front leg with a kick but Rikidozan checks it.
MacRally on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rikidozan misses with the combination.
Rikidozan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for MacRally, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rikidozan cracks MacRally with an open hand slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Rikidozan does no damage.
MacRally dodges the punch combination from Rikidozan.
Nice uppercut there from Rikidozan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuji Rikidozan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katsuji Rikidozan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rikidozan scores with a spinning back kick!
Rikidozan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacRally pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rikidozan back to the cage. MacRally follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
MacRally stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rikidozan.
That kick from Rikidozan tenderised MacRally's leg. MacRally is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rikidozan scores with a one two! MacRally had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Rikidozan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan lands with a kick to the temple. MacRally shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rikidozan misses with a head kick.
Rikidozan scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacRally in his tracks.
Rikidozan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rikidozan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rikidozan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacRally takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from MacRally misses.
Katsuji Rikidozan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rikidozan scores with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rikidozan!
MacRally uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacRally is out of range and Rikidozan settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rikidozan, right into the meat.
Rikidozan lands with a slapping head kick.
MacRally lunges at Rikidozan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rikidozan's hand.

MacRally closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rikidozan is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacRally working away.
MacRally in side control, throwing shots but Rikidozan defends.
Rikidozan struggling a bit here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Katsuji Rikidozan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rikidozan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRally avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rikidozan misses with a few strikes there.
Rikidozan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacRally.
A combination from Rikidozan does no damage.
A punch combination from MacRally misses.
Rikidozan throws a combination. MacRally tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rikidozan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rikidozan thuds his right hand into MacRally's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacRally is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rikidozan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacRally is out of range.
Rikidozan throws a right hand that MacRally ducks under and follows up with a left that MacRally also avoids with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rikidozan, right into the meat.
Rikidozan throws an overhand right that lands on MacRally's shoulder, as MacRally tries to avoid the shot.
Rikidozan works over MacRally's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRally bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rikidozan's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rikidozan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rikidozan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacRally sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rikidozan misses with a low kick.
MacRally misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rikidozan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rikidozan lands the left hand.
MacRally looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacRally swinging wildly here.
Rikidozan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces MacRally back to the cage. Rikidozan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

MacRally throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rikidozan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacRally is in Rikidozan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rikidozan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacRally.
MacRally trying to control the position from guard on top but Rikidozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuji Rikidozan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Katsuji Rikidozan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

MacRally fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rikidozan avoids it really well and circles away.
Rikidozan cracks MacRally with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rikidozan scoring well with a low kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacRally.
Jab from Rikidozan.
MacRally throws a series of punches but Rikidozan avoids them all with ease.
Rikidozan throws a looping overhand right but MacRally ducks down to avoid it.
MacRally throws a lazy right hand but Rikidozan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacRally throws a series of punches but Rikidozan avoids them all with ease.
Rikidozan throws a sloppy head kick and MacRally moves out of range easily.
Rikidozan moves away from the strike by MacRally.
Rikidozan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikidozan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacRally counters with a one-two to the body.
Rikidozan thumps MacRally with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from MacRally misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rikidozan.
MacRally misses with a wild combination.
MacRally ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rikidozan moves away.
Rikidozan misses with a wild combination.
Rikidozan throws a leg kick but MacRally sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rikidozan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rikidozan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rikidozan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rikidozan cracks MacRally with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacRally avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rikidozan feints a jab promting MacRally to slip. Rikidozan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. MacRally slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

MacRally dives in and scores a takedown into Rikidozan's guard.
Rikidozan trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
MacRally throwing strikes from guard but Rikidozan blocks nicely.
Nate MacRally has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rikidozan keeping full guard, as MacRally tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Katsuji Rikidozan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rikidozan throws a leg kick but MacRally sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacRally.
Katsuji Rikidozan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate MacRally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRally takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rikidozan thuds his right hand into MacRally's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rikidozan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

MacRally looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rikidozan is looking to control MacRally's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rikidozan avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rikidozan regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacRally accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katsuji Rikidozan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rikidozan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsuji Rikidozan!
Our winner, Katsuji Rikidozan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.