PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Latchman (ranked 25520 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uchiha Madara (ranked 3348 p4p, 413 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Latchman
vs
Madara

196 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

199 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kimo Latchman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uchiha Madara!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Madara forces Latchman back against the cage and clinches.

Latchman gets control of Madara's arms and successfully pulls guard. Latchman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Latchman has a closed guard, preventing Madara from standing up.
Latchman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Madara manages to get himself to full guard.

Madara controlling Latchman's posture.

Latchman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Latchman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Latchman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Madara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Latchman stuffs the takedown attempt from Madara. Madara gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madara looking to score a takedown here. Latchman is defending well but Madara drives through and ends up in Latchman's guard.
Latchman has his hands on Madara's head, controlling the position.
Latchman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Latchman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Latchman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Madara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Latchman jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madara being controlled here momentarily.
Madara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Madara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Latchman is proving hard to escape from.
Madara wants to control from the top but Latchman keeps moving.
Madara stopping the sweep attempt from Latchman.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Latchman holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Latchman is looking for a triangle but Madara pushes his legs off easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Madara won't allow Latchman to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Latchman closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Madara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Latchman's guard.

Latchman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Madara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Latchman drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Madara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Latchman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Madara gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Madara looks winded!
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Latchman is looking to reverse the position.

Madara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Latchman to his feet.
Latchman shoots in for a takedown but Madara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimo Latchman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Latchman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Madara.

Latchman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Madara, pushing him back against the cage.
Latchman is pressed up against the cage. Madara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Latchman down to the mat. Latchman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kimo Latchman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madara tries to clinch but Latchman is having none of it.
Latchman fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Latchman. No joy for Madara on that attempt.
Kimo Latchman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uchiha Madara.
Madara shoots in looking for a takedown but Latchman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Madara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Latchman shoots in looking for a takedown. Madara tries to sprawl out of it but Latchman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Madara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Latchman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Madara somewhat.
Madara is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latchman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Latchman tries to clinch up but Madara circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Latchman as Madara shoots in.
Madara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Madara slaps away a takedown attempt from Latchman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Madara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Madara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Latchman.
Latchman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Latchman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Latchman leaning his opponent against the cage.

Latchman manages to pull guard.
Latchman trying to control the position.
Madara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Latchman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Madara defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latchman keeping moving, preventing Madara from controlling successfully.
Latchman controlling Madara's posture.
Madara wants to control from the top but Latchman keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Latchman managing to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Latchman throws a front kick aimed at Madara's knee but Madara avoids it well.
As Latchman backs off Madara throws a huge counter combo but Latchman manages to avoid it all.
Madara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Latchman avoids it really well and circles away.
Latchman tries for a takedown but Madara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Latchman shoots in looking for a takedown but Madara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Latchman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Latchman as Madara shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madara with a poor takedown
and Latchman counters with a left and a right that stings Madara.
Kimo Latchman is winning the standup battle so far.
Madara throws a body kick that misses
and Latchman counters with a series of strikes. Madara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Latchman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madara tries to avoid it but Latchman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madara to the ground. Madara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimo Latchman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Latchman closes the distance and clinches.
Latchman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Madara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Latchman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Latchman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madara can do to turn this around?
Latchman tries to break free but Madara pushes him back against the cage.
Madara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Latchman prevents it.
Latchman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Madara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Latchman jumps into guard, dragging Madara to the mat.
Madara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latchman is adopting a defensive guard.

Latchman has his foot on Madara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Madara works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madara trying to control but Latchman is working from the bottom.
Madara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Latchman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madara defends well.
Latchman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Madara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Latchman defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Madara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Latchman.
Latchman trying to control but Madara is working from the bottom.
Latchman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Latchman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latchman won't allow Madara to sweep him here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Latchman with a nice cross.

Latchman clinches with his opponent.

Latchman pulls Madara into guard.
Madara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Latchman is looking for a triangle but Madara pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latchman pulls Madara in to control the position.
Latchman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Latchman wants to stand but Madara is controlling the position.

Latchman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Madara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Latchman dives on top into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimo Latchman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Latchman 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimo Latchman!