PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mastain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naoto Sugawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sugawara has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mastain
vs
Sugawara

182 cm
29
279 lbs
18 - 8 - 1

190 cm
29
285 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

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World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Mastain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoto Sugawara!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mastain. Sugawara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mastain as he avoids it easily.
Sugawara tries for a takedown but Mastain circles away easily
and Mastain counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mastain.
Sugawara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mastain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Mastain misses.
Mastain misses the jab.
Mastain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mastain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mastain sprawls well. Mastain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sugawara gets slowly back to his feet.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoto Sugawara.
Mastain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mastain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sugawara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mastain counters with a body kick that stops Sugawara in his tracks momentarily.
Mastain tries to clinch but Sugawara is having none of it.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown but Mastain shows good takedown defense.
Sugawara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mastain scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Mastain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sugawara doesn't seem phased though.
Sugawara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mastain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sugawara's sensitive parts.
Jab by Mastain.
Sugawara dodges the punch combination from Mastain.
Sugawara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
A good leg kick by Mastain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt - Mastain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sugawara looks for a takedown but Mastain sprawls well.
Sugawara with a poor takedown
and Mastain counters with a right hand to the body.
Sugawara avoids a kick to the body.
Mastain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sugawara looks winded!
Mastain swings for the body but Sugawara moves out of range.
Mastain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mastain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sugawara was well out of range. Poor timing from Mastain.
Mastain tries to clinch but Sugawara moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mastain.
Mastain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Mastain clinches up with Sugawara and pushes him back against the cage.

Mastain breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mastain.
Mastain throws a hook but Sugawara avoids it easily.
Mastain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sugawara moves away.
A jab from Mastain misses.
Mastain throws a looping overhand right but Sugawara ducks down to avoid it.
Mastain stuffs the takedown.
Mastain throws a jab when Sugawara was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Mastain.
Sugawara is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mastain is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sugawara.
Sugawara fails with a takedown attempt.
Sugawara moves out of range as Mastain strikes.
Mastain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sugawara slips a straight right by Mastain.
Some bone on bone action there as Sugawara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mastain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt - Mastain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dave Mastain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mastain connects with a leg kick. Sugawara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sugawara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mastain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sugawara.
Mastain throws a big shot that misses.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mastain lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot by Mastain.
Mastain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sugawara.
Mastain thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Mastain dominated 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.

Mastain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mastain misses the jab.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mastain as he avoids it easily.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown but Mastain shows good takedown defense.
Mastain looks for the body kick but Sugawara saw that one coming.
Mastain sizes up Sugawara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Naoto Sugawara has been cut.
Sugawara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mastain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sugawara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoto Sugawara.
Sugawara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
Mastain leaves Sugawara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Mastain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sugawara, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mastain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sugawara is breathing heavily.
Mastain is working Sugawara over against the cage.
Mastain lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Mastain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mastain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sugawara blocks a body shot from Mastain.
A right handed body shot lands from Mastain.
Mastain struggles to land a body shot inside as Sugawara controls his hands.

Mastain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mastain throws a right hand that Sugawara ducks under and follows up with a left that Sugawara also avoids with ease.
Sugawara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mastain stuns Sugawara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mastain connects with a body shot.
Sugawara shoots for a double leg takedown but Mastain sprawls well. He's pushed Sugawara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sugawara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mastain.
Mastain swings for the body but Sugawara moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain throws a hook but Sugawara avoids it easily.
No joy there for Mastain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mastain throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sugawara's head.
Mastain throws a body punch but Sugawara moves out of range.
Sugawara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mastain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sugawara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sugawara blocks a head kick by Mastain.
Sugawara moves out of range as Mastain throws a body kick.
Mastain misses the jab.
Sugawara shoots for a takedown but Mastain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mastain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sugawara eats them both and turns towards Mastain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mastain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dave Mastain is winning the standup battle so far.
Sugawara shoots in looking for a takedown but Mastain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sugawara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastain stuns Sugawara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mastain throws a body punch but Sugawara moves out of range.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mastain as he avoids it easily.
Mastain stuffs the takedown attempt from Sugawara. Sugawara gets slowly back to his feet.
Mastain lands a jab.
Mastain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sugawara moves away.
Dave Mastain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mastain lands a nice hook to Sugawara's body. Sugawara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mastain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sugawara avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mastain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mastain connects with a body shot.
Mastain looks to land a combination but Sugawara avoids it well.
Mastain moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mastain throws a body kick that misses
and Sugawara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Mastain.
Mastain misses with a wild body shot.
Mastain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Mastain misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mastain looks to throw the jab but Sugawara is out of range.
Mastain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mastain misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Mastain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naoto Sugawara'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.

Sugawara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mastain swivels and escapes.
Mastain is looking to chop away at Sugawara's legs.
No luck for Sugawara with that takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Mastain there.
Mastain throws a body punch but Sugawara moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mastain misses.
Sugawara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sugawara shoots in but no luck this time.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoto Sugawara.
Nice sprawl there from Mastain as Sugawara shoots in.
Sugawara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Mastain rushes Sugawara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mastain has a couple of punches blocked by Sugawara.
Mastain tries to throw a body punch but Sugawara avoids it by throwing Mastain back against the cage.
Sugawara misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mastain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mastain sizes up Sugawara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sugawara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sugawara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sugawara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sugawara avoids the body shot from Mastain.
Sugawara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Mastain takes the fight into the clinch.
Mastain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sugawara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sugawara tries a body shot but Mastain blocks it.
Sugawara prevents a body shot from Mastain.
Sugawara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mastain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Mastain lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mastain breaks from the clinch.
Mastain scores with a hook to the body. Sugawara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mastain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mastain wants it to stay on the feet.
Mastain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mastain sprawls well. Mastain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sugawara gets slowly back to his feet.
Sugawara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mastain can pounce on him.
Mastain connects with a jab.
Mastain lands a nice shot that snaps Sugawara's head back.
Mastain misses with a body shot.
Mastain throws an off balance right hand
and Sugawara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mastain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sugawara somewhat.
Mastain throws a looping overhand right but Sugawara ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Mastain. Beautiful body shot.
Mastain takes a swing at Sugawara's ribcage but misses.

Sugawara gets tackled into the cage by Mastain. Mastain maintains the clinch.
Mastain tries to work over Sugawara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Mastain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Mastain misses.
Nice shot lands for Mastain.

Mastain gets a clinch.
Mastain tries to throw a body punch but Sugawara avoids it by throwing Mastain back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara blocking some punches.
Mastain tries to work over Sugawara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mastain.
Sugawara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mastain backwards.
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!
Sugawara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sugawara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mastain backwards.
Mastain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sugawara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dave Mastain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Sugawara.
Mastain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sugawara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mastain misses with a punch on the inside.
Sugawara lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mastain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Mastain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sugawara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Mastain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Mastain clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Naoto Sugawara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mastain swings for the body but Sugawara moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mastain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mastain misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sugawara fails to land.
Mastain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sugawara can't find room to land a body shot as Mastain controls the action.
Sugawara working aggressively here.
Mastain struggles to land a body shot inside as Sugawara controls his hands.
Mastain lands a nice shot to the body.
Sugawara can't find room to land a body shot as Mastain controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Mastain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Mastain - that landed with a thud.
Mastain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mastain can't find room to land a body shot as Sugawara controls the action.
Sugawara is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mastain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mastain lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastain digs a right hand underneath Sugawara's ribcage. Sugawara let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Mastain breaks the clinch.
Mastain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sugawara.
Mastain misses with a wild body shot.
Mastain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sugawara.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown but Mastain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mastain wants to clinch but Sugawara slips to the side
and Mastain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sugawara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mastain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sugawara moves away.
Mastain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mastain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mastain swings widly with a right hand
and Mastain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mastain misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain missing with a left hand there. Sugawara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mastain doesn't manage to clinch there - Sugawara circles away.
Sugawara shoots in but no luck this time.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoto Sugawara.
Mastain misses with a looping right.
Mastain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sugawara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mastain throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sugawara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mastain circles away.
Mastain leaves Sugawara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sugawara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mastain's waist but Mastain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sugawara off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastain is looking to clinch.
Mastain looks to throw the jab but Sugawara is out of range.
Mastain scores with a nice strike.
Sugawara moves out of range as Mastain strikes.
Sugawara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sugawara moves out of range as Mastain strikes.
Sugawara dives in and grabs Mastain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mastain pushes down on Sugawara's head and hops out.
Sugawara checks a leg kick.
Mastain misses with an uppercut. Sugawara saw that one coming.
Mastain misses with a looping left.
Mastain throws a body punch but Sugawara moves out of range.
Mastain takes a swing at Sugawara's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mastain. That snapped Sugawara's head back.
Sugawara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
Nice uppercut there from Mastain.
Sugawara moves out of range as Mastain strikes.
Mastain throws a leg kick but Sugawara moved away.
Sugawara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sugawara avoids the body shot from Mastain.
Mastain throws a body punch but Sugawara moves out of range.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Mastain misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sugawara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mastain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sugawara somewhat.
Sugawara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Mastain had his way with Naoto Sugawara in that round.
The cut man is working on Naoto Sugawara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sugawara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
Mastain misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Sugawara.
Mastain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Mastain.
Sugawara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mastain counters with a nice body shot.
Sugawara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Mastain.
Mastain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sugawara counters with a straight right hand.
Sugawara has his takedown stuffed
and Mastain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sugawara thinking.
Sugawara fails with the takedown.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoto Sugawara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sugawara is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mastain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sugawara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mastain.
Sugawara walks into a straight right hand from Mastain.
Mastain lands a jab to the head.

Mastain clinches up against the cage.
Sugawara blocks an uppercut.
Sugawara stalling in the clinch but Mastain improves position.
Mastain blocks an uppercut.
Mastain tries a body shot but Sugawara blocks it.
Mastain prevents a body shot from Sugawara.
A head punch on the inside from Mastain fails to land.
Mastain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naoto Sugawara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara tries a body shot but Mastain blocks it.
Mastain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sugawara can do to turn this around?
Mastain has a couple of punches blocked by Sugawara.
Mastain misses with some punches.
Mastain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sugawara has a couple of punches blocked by Mastain.
Sugawara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sugawara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sugawara tries to work over Mastain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mastain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sugawara misses with the head strike.
A short left from Mastain.
Sugawara misses with a body punch.
Sugawara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mastain's efforts to push away.

Mastain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mastain stuffs the takedown.
Mastain misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mastain. Sugawara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mastain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mastain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mastain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sugawara's sensitive parts.
Mastain misses with a straight left.
Sugawara has his takedown stuffed
and Mastain counters with a solid body kick.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mastain as he avoids it easily.
Mastain jabs Sugawara to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Mastain darts in and clinches Sugawara up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mastain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mastain breaks the clinch.
Mastain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sugawara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Mastain gets a clinch.
Mastain lands with a light punch inside.
Mastain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sugawara backwards.
Mastain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mastain digs a right hand into Sugawara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sugawara's gas tank.
A short right from Mastain.
Mastain digs a right hand into Sugawara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sugawara's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Mastain scores with a nice short uppercut.

That has opened up Naoto Sugawara's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Mastain.

Sugawara is rocked!
Mastain lands a right hand.
Sugawara is still on wobbly legs! Can Mastain finish him?
Mastain lands an uppercut.
Mastain throws a big uppercut that drops Sugawara! More strikes from Mastain and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sugawara lies dazed against the cage as Mastain celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Mastain!
In his post fight interview, Dave Mastain started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.