PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Kadota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kadota has chosen Better With The Lights Off - New Boyz as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Burgess
vs
Kadota

190 cm
27
196 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

185 cm
25
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Kadota!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadota fails with a takedown attempt.
Burgess fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kadota checks it well.
Burgess cracks Kadota with a good jab.
Burgess throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown by Kadota or perhaps it was just good defense by Burgess which made him look bad.
Kadota slips a jab from Burgess.
Burgess tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kadota is able to avoid easily.
Kadota throws a wild body kick that Burgess sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Burgess does no damage.
Burgess shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kadota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takashi Kadota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgess thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kadota misses its intended target.
Anthony Burgess is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anthony Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Kadota.
Burgess cracks Kadota with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kadota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burgess throws a leg kick but Kadota sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kadota feints and then cracks Burgess's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burgess down.
Kadota takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Kadota throws a shot from downtown. Burgess moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kadota.
Burgess swings widly with a right hand
and Kadota counters with a left to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kadota.
Kadota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kadota throws the left hand but Burgess avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kadota under the eye.
Burgess throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burgess misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kadota.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kadota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgess was well out of range. Poor timing from Kadota.
Burgess uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kadota.
Kadota throws a body punch but Burgess moves out of range.
Burgess throws a front kick aimed at Kadota's knee but Kadota avoids it well.
Kadota lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burgess doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kadota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burgess has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kadota moves forwards but Burgess connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kadota swings for the body but Burgess moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadota fails to land the takedown.
Burgess throws the left hand but Kadota avoids the punch easily.
Kadota throws a sloppy head kick and Burgess moves out of range easily.
Burgess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kadota lands with a hook. Burgess tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kadota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kadota throws a low kick but Burgess moves out of range easily.
Kadota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kadota lands a nice looking body kick.
Kadota throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgess. Kadota does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kadota. Beautiful body shot.
Burgess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burgess throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kadota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgess moves away.
Burgess takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kadota.
Burgess lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kadota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burgess.
Kadota throws a leg kick which misses Burgess's front leg but catches the back leg as Burgess tries to avoid it.
Burgess scoring well with a low kick there.
Burgess misses with a looping left.
Kadota swings for the body but Burgess moves out of range.
Burgess thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burgess checks the leg kick.
Kadota throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burgess.
Kadota takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Burgess throws a big shot that misses.
Kadota thows a leg kick but Burgess checks it
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burgess stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kadota.
Kadota wants to land a leg kick but Burgess is out of range.
Burgess misses with a two punch combination.
Kadota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burgess looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kadota throws a nice looking combination but Burgess bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Kadota gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kadota working the body and head with strikes.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kadota is looking to take a break and control but Burgess is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burgess is trying to control Kadota's posture but Kadota avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgess tries to improve position but can't.
Burgess is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Burgess is trying to control Kadota's posture but Kadota avoids it.
Kadota throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Burgess defending against the ground and pound.
Burgess wants to control but Kadota postures up.
Kadota working the body and head with strikes.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kadota working the head and body with strikes.
Kadota is looking to take a break and control but Burgess is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Burgess tries to buck Kadota off but Kadota is having none of it.
Burgess takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kadota landing a few strikes.
Burgess is trying to get back to half guard.
Burgess trying to control but Kadota flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kadota punishes Burgess with strikes from the back mount.
Burgess rolls, trying to escape but Kadota keeps control of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgess is trying to remain composed but Kadota is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kadota scores with strikes from the back.

Kadota has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Burgess manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Kadota slips a jab and a cross from Burgess.
Kadota shoots in for a double leg but Burgess sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Kadota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burgess goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Kadota.

Kadota manages to break the clinch.
Kadota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kadota throws a nice looking combination but Burgess bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kadota throws a leg kick but Burgess moved away.
Burgess throws a jab when Kadota was well out of range.
Kadota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kadota lands with a slapping head kick.
Burgess avoids a kick to the body.
Kadota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burgess on the side of the head.
No joy there for Burgess, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgess misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgess avoids the body shot from Kadota.
Burgess shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burgess is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kadota fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Kadota dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kadota looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kadota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burgess.
A slow jab from Burgess misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kadota.
Burgess uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kadota.
Kadota misses with a left hand
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgess slips a straight right by Kadota.
Kadota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgess.
Burgess scores with a punch to the head.
Burgess thuds a left hand into Kadota's body.
Kadota shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burgess pinned against the cage. Burgess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burgess throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kadota.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess lands a slapping body shot.
Kadota is looking to slow Burgess down with leg kicks.
Kadota lands with an uppercut that bounces Burgess off the cage and back into range.
Kadota jabs at Burgess's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kadota.
Kadota looks for the body kick but Burgess saw that one coming.
Kadota looks to land a body kick but Burgess moved away.
Kadota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burgess uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kadota.
Burgess displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kadota throws out the jab.
Burgess takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burgess is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadota connects with a single shot there.
Kadota tries a head kick but it misses.
Kadota connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadota dodges the punch combination from Burgess.
Burgess misses the shot to the body.
Kadota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgess moves away.
Kadota jabs at Burgess's body.
Kadota throws a body kick that misses.
Burgess moves out of range of the body kick.
Kadota with a jab.
Kadota will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burgess checks it well.
Burgess looks to land a left hand but Kadota moved out of range nicely.
Burgess takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Kadota checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Burgess gets tackled into the cage by Kadota. Kadota maintains the clinch.
Burgess tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kadota is trying to force a seperation but Burgess has the dominant position.

Kadota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kadota walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burgess checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burgess misses with an uppercut.
Kadota throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burgess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kadota moves away.
Kadota throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess misses the jab.
Kadota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kadota tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgess misses with a straight right.
Burgess throws a good cross that connects.
Kadota throws a low kick but Burgess avoids it.
Kadota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kadota fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Kadota checks a low kick from Burgess.
A bone on bone clash there as Kadota blocks the leg kick.
Kadota throws a body kick that misses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kadota throws the kick towards the body but Burgess avoids it.
Burgess comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kadota throws a solid leg kick but Burgess takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kadota.
Kadota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kadota throws a low kick but Burgess moves out of range easily.
Kadota tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burgess sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kadota somewhat.
Anthony Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Kadota.
Kadota is breathing heavily.
Kadota throws a wild body kick that Burgess sees coming a mile off.
Kadota does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burgess uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kadota.
Burgess throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Burgess.
Kadota takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Burgess. That snapped Kadota's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burgess.
Burgess connects with a jab.
Kadota takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Kadota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burgess checks it well.
Kadota motions for Burgess to come forward. Kadota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess throws a low kick but Kadota moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kadota.
Burgess fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kadota checks it well.
Takashi Kadota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burgess throws a hook to the side of Kadota's head but Kadota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kadota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burgess throws the left hand but Kadota avoids the punch easily.
Kadota tries to score with a low kick but Burgess moves his leg out of the way.
Kadota throws a shot to the body.
Burgess throws a hook but Kadota blocks it.
Kadota lands with a straight right. Burgess didn't see that one coming.
Kadota missing with a left hand there. Burgess was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Kadota misses.
Kadota looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burgess lands with a good body shot.
Burgess connects with a looping right hand.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kadota.
Kadota looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burgess clobbers Kadota with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burgess moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kadota.
Burgess moves out of range of the body kick.
Burgess throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kadota.
Burgess keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kadota.
Kadota tries to land a front kick but Burgess steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kadota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burgess is out of range.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burgess tries to score with a low kick but Kadota moves his leg out of the way.
Kadota moves away from the strike by Burgess.
Burgess rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kadota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kadota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgess.
Kadota lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burgess misses with a hook
and Burgess takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burgess misses with a right hand
and Kadota counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burgess's knee momentarily.
A combination from Burgess does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kadota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgess.
Kadota feints and then cracks Burgess's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burgess down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Kadota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kadota uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burgess has time to react.

Kadota bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burgess manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kadota's best efforts.
Takashi Kadota has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burgess wants to get back to his feet.
Burgess is trying to control but can't.
Kadota lands with a punch from half guard.
Burgess is not content to let Kadota control the position.
Burgess is trying to stand back up but Kadota is controlling him
Kadota slips a nice elbow through Burgess's hands, connecting with Burgess's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess is looking for a sweep. Kadota is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kadota slips a nice elbow through Burgess's hands, connecting with Burgess's forehead.
Kadota working over Burgess with some ground and pound. Burgess looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burgess is positioning himself well to prevent Kadota advancing to mount.
Burgess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kadota is working away from the top position though.
Burgess wants to get back to full guard.
Kadota not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burgess tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kadota manages to move to mount!
Kadota trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kadota working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kadota is nestled in close to Burgess, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadota sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burgess defending well though.
Burgess wants to improve his position but Kadota is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgess is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kadota scores with a couple of nice shots.

Kadota is trying to work for a kimura but Burgess is defending well.
Kadota wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgess keeps working.
Kadota is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess wants to get back to his feet.

Burgess manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kadota. Burgess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burgess loads up on a big right hand but Kadota slips the punch.
Kadota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgess.
Kadota lands a nice looking body shot.
Kadota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Burgess 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kadota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burgess with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kadota to score with a decent uppercut.
Kadota looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgess is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess misses with a left hand
and Kadota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kadota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burgess throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burgess misses with a hook.
Burgess fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kadota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!

Kadota moves into the clinch.
Burgess trying to stall but Kadota improves his position.
Kadota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Burgess is trying to break the clinch but Kadota is controlling him.
Kadota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burgess tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Kadota has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burgess clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Burgess controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burgess breaks Kadota's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgess wants to control from the top but Kadota keeps moving.
Kadota controls Burgess momentarily but Burgess frees himself.

Kadota is looking for a triangle but Burgess pushes his legs off easily.
Kadota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burgess postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burgess has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burgess tries to free his leg and advance position but Kadota is retaining full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burgess throws a strike but Kadota rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Burgess is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kadota lands a couple of elbows.

Kadota thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burgess will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kadota working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burgess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kadota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burgess is looking to stand up but Kadota isn't so interested in that idea.
Kadota preventing the sweep.
Kadota works over Burgess with some ground and pound from guard.
Kadota tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgess is retaining full guard.
Kadota is working Burgess over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kadota distracts Burgess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kadota throwing strikes but missing.
Kadota wants to control from the top but Burgess keeps moving.

Kadota is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kadota chips away with some ground and pound.
Kadota has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burgess is wriggling around but Kadota manages to pass to half guard.
Burgess is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anthony Burgess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kadota is nestled in close to Burgess, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kadota working Burgess over with strikes.
Burgess wants to control but Kadota is keeping busy.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kadota lands strikes from half guard.

Kadota is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burgess is looking to improve his position.
Kadota throwing shots but Burgess is blocking nicely.
Takashi Kadota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burgess wants to get back to full guard.
Burgess desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kadota is nestled in close to Burgess, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kadota is keen to just control but Burgess is a slippery customer.
Kadota throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Kadota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kadota 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Takashi Kadota!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Takashi Kadota!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Takashi Kadota!

Takashi Kadota wins by unanimous decision!
Takashi Kadota thanked the fans post fight for their support.