PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tadamasa Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade has chosen System of a down - This cocaine make me feel like I'm on this song as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Yamada
vs
Wade

186 cm
23
195 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

186 cm
24
195 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tadamasa Yamada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kane Wade!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wade.
Wade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wade cracks Yamada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Wade.
Wade throws a hook but Yamada avoids it easily.
Wade slips under a jab.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
Yamada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamada blocks a jab.
Wade throws the left hand but Yamada avoids the punch easily.
Yamada looks to land a left hand but Wade moved out of range nicely.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
Yamada looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
Yamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamada walks into a straight right hand from Wade.
Yamada misses the shot to the body.
Yamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamada lands with a shot to the body.

Wade changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yamada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yamada is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wade is controlling him well.
Wade tries to move to mount but Yamada blocks the move with his legs.
Wade working the ground and pound but Yamada is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade lands a few punches from side control.
Wade taking a breather here.
I looks like Wade might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wade tries to move to mount but Yamada blocks the move with his legs.
Wade is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wade has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade punching from mount but Yamada doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wade controlling the pace for now.
Wade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wade cracks Yamada with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wade looking to control but Yamada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wade throwing strikes but Yamada uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada wants to get back to his feet.
Wade trying to control from half guard but Yamada is working away.
Wade is controlling the pace.
Wade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Wade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wade throws out the jab.
Wade throws out a loose jab but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wade moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
Wade might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamada.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tadamasa Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade shoots in but Yamada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamada pinned against the cage. Yamada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wade misses with a hook. Yamada ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada throws a good cross that connects.
Yamada scores with a jab to the head.
Yamada scores with a shot to the body.
Wade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wade doesn't seem bothered though.
Wade avoids the body shot from Yamada.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
Yamada throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamada. That snapped Wade's head back.
Wade tries to clinch but Yamada moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada cracks a nice hook into Wade's ribs.
Yamada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamada. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yamada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wade.
Wade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wade.
Yamada throws a series of punches but Wade avoids them all with ease.
Yamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Wade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yamada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wade defending well as Yamada loads up on a big left hand.
Wade throws a big shot that misses.
Wade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada loads up on a big right hand but Wade slips the punch.
Yamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamada lands with a nice body punch.
Yamada lands with a right hand.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Yamada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamada lands with a straight right. Wade didn't see that one coming.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Yamada misses with a straight left.
Wade throws a looping overhand right but Yamada ducks down to avoid it.
Wade misses with a hook.
Yamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tadamasa Yamada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamada avoids it really well and circles away.
Tadamasa Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Wade.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Yamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamada.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wade moves away.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamada.
Yamada misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadamasa Yamada dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Yamada throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wade 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 Yamada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yamada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice combination there by Yamada.
Wade moves forwards but Yamada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamada throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.
Wade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamada.
Yamada throws a big shot that misses.
Wade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamada jabs at Wade's body.
Tadamasa Yamada is winning the standup battle so far.
Wade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yamada finds it's way round the side to connect with Wade's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada throws a right hand that Wade ducks under and follows up with a left that Wade also avoids with ease.

Wade closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yamada quickly recovers to half guard.
Wade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wade wants to take a breather but Yamada is having none of it.
Wade is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Wade is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wade passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade misses with a head shot.
Wade unloads with some shots from mount but Yamada bucks and avoids them well.
Yamada is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wade throws a strike there. Yamada manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Wade is keen to just control but Yamada is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade wants to free his trapped foot but Yamada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wade prevents Yamada from standing back up.
Wade wants to free his trapped foot but Yamada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wade stalling away here and it's allowed Yamada to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wade tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamada is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wade is pushing down on Yamada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yamada is fighting to maintain full guard but Wade has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wade stalling away here and it's allowed Yamada to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wade looking to pass the guard.
Wade trying to control but Yamada is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tadamasa Yamada did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Yamada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yamada stuffs the takedown attempt from Wade. Wade gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamada staying out of range there.
Wade misses with a hook. Yamada ducked under it nicely.
Yamada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wade misses with a leg kick.
Yamada fails to land with a series of punches.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamada.
Yamada tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yamada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Yamada lands.
Wade misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
Nice straight punches there by Yamada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamada.
Yamada blocks a low kick nicely.
A left lands for Yamada.
Wade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamada.
Yamada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Yamada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wade throws out the jab.
Wade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yamada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamada lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wade. Wade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yamada throws a series of strikes that have Wade backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wade misses with a hook.
Wade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamada as he jumps to the side.
Yamada takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Yamada throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
Yamada blocks a jab.
Yamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wade.
Yamada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Yamada.
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamada manages to avoid it.

Yamada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wade stops Yamada from standing up.
Wade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadamasa Yamada had his way with Kane Wade in that 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. This is the final round!

Yamada misses with a body shot
and Wade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Wade.
Yamada misses with an uppercut.
Wade tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yamada counters with a left to the body.

Wade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wade looking to sit in guard and control but Yamada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yamada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yamada gets to his feet - Wade follows without any prompting.
Yamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamada.
Yamada scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Yamada.
Wade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wade fails with the takedown.
Yamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Yamada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Nice takedown defense from Yamada. No joy for Wade on that attempt.
Wade is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yamada stuffs the takedown.
Tadamasa Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Wade.
Yamada looks to throw the jab but Wade is out of range.
Wade dives in and grabs Yamada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamada pushes down on Wade's head and hops out.
Yamada lands with a shot to the body.
Yamada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yamada lands a glancing blow to the side of Wade's head.
Tadamasa Yamada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yamada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada misses with a straight left.
Wade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yamada scores with a jab. Wade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Yamada misses.
Wade takes one to the chin there.
Yamada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamada moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade tries to clinch
and Yamada counters with a straight right hand.
Wade shoots for a takedown but Yamada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy left from Yamada finds it's target.
Kane Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade shoots in for a double leg but Yamada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yamada throws a series of punches but Wade moves out of range.
Yamada lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamada ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Wade staying out of range there.
Yamada with a nice cross.
Yamada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yamada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tadamasa Yamada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadamasa Yamada!
Tadamasa Yamada retains his middleweight title!