PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuga Ikeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Anadrade
vs
Ikeda

190 cm
25
201 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

189 cm
26
197 lbs
10 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuuga Ikeda!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anadrade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anadrade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ikeda swivels and escapes.
Ikeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ikeda falls off balance throwing a combination

and Anadrade counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anadrade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anadrade working Ikeda over with strikes.
Anadrade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ikeda is trying to stand back up but Anadrade is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ikeda looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade stalling.
Anadrade's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ikeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anadrade is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Anadrade seems content to control.
Anadrade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ikeda is trying to stand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ikeda fails with the takedown.
Anadrade shoots for a takedown but Ikeda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anadrade closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ikeda did well to prevent Anadrade getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Anadrade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ikeda sees it coming and defends easily.
Ikeda is looking to escape.

Anadrade looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nice strikes from Anadrade there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anadrade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anadrade not doing much here.
Ikeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Anadrade sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ikeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anadrade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Anadrade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ikeda wants to control but Anadrade is keeping busy.
Anadrade wants to free his trapped foot but Ikeda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anadrade is keen to just control but Ikeda is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A slow jab from Ikeda misses its intended target.
Anadrade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ikeda avoids it really well and circles away.
As Anadrade backs off Ikeda throws a huge counter combo but Anadrade manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Anadrade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ikeda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anadrade manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anadrade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anadrade bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ikeda's guard.

Ikeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ikeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcos Anadrade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anadrade throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade postures up in Ikeda's guard and throws a big left but Ikeda blocks it.
Ikeda being controlled here, momentarily.
Anadrade stops Ikeda from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Ikeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anadrade postures up in Ikeda's guard and throws a big left but Ikeda blocks it.
Anadrade wants to control from the top but Ikeda keeps moving.
Anadrade connects with a couple of short punches.
Ikeda keeping full guard, as Anadrade tries to pass.
Anadrade has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anadrade controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anadrade trying to control but Ikeda is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ikeda has his takedown stuffed

and Anadrade counters with a takedown into side control.
Ikeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anadrade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ikeda keeps working.
Anadrade fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anadrade is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ikeda's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anadrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ikeda can do to turn this around?
Ikeda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anadrade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade grinds an elbow into Ikeda's temple.

Anadrade looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anadrade is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ikeda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Anadrade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ikeda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anadrade controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ikeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anadrade landing strikes.
We've been hearing that Anadrade has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Anadrade in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anadrade wants to control for a moment but Ikeda uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ikeda gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ikeda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Anadrade dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Ikeda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ikeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Anadrade, which made it look bad.
Ikeda fails with a takedown attempt.

Anadrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikeda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anadrade avoids it.
Anadrade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ikeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ikeda connects with a looping right hand.
Yuuga Ikeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anadrade or perhaps it was just good defense by Ikeda, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anadrade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ikeda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anadrade somewhat.
Anadrade takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Ikeda clinches with his opponent.
Ikeda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anadrade tries for a takedown but Ikeda manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda has Anadrade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anadrade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ikeda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Ikeda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anadrade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ikeda swivels and escapes.
Ikeda tries to clinch

and Anadrade counters with a shoot takedown. Ikeda fights it but they end up in guard.
Ikeda is wriggling around but Anadrade manages to pass to half guard.

Anadrade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anadrade lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anadrade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ikeda's head.
Anadrade wants to pass the guard but Ikeda is defending well.
Anadrade lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Anadrade seems content to control.
Anadrade wants to pass the guard but Ikeda is defending well.
Anadrade wants to take a breather but Ikeda is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anadrade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anadrade is controlling the pace.

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.
Anadrade tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ikeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anadrade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anadrade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yuuga Ikeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anadrade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marcos Anadrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Anadrade rushes Ikeda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ikeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anadrade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Anadrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anadrade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Anadrade!
A relieved looking Marcos Anadrade thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.