PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Kadota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp comes to the cage accompanied by Boom! Shake The Room . Takashi Kadota has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Zepp
vs
Kadota

177 cm
36
187 lbs
40 - 15 - 0

185 cm
41
200 lbs
21 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 40 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takashi Kadota!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadota throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kadota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zepp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kadota.
Kadota shoots in and drives through. Zepp sprawls well.
Kadota lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zepp will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kadota.
Zepp misses with a hook. Kadota ducked under it nicely.
Zepp scores with the left hand. Kadota knows he should have avoided that one.
Takashi Kadota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kadota.
A big right from Zepp misses.
Kadota drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zepp defends it well.
Kadota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zepp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kadota looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Zepp. No joy for Kadota on that attempt.
Kadota misses with a low kick.
Zepp checks a leg kick.
Bobby Zepp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota loads up on a big right hand but Zepp slips the punch.
Zepp is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zepp is looking to slow Kadota down with leg kicks.
Zepp slaps away a takedown attempt from Kadota, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bobby Zepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Kadota.
Zepp 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.
Kadota scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Kadota misses with a low kick.
Zepp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kadota attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zepp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kadota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Zepp lands.
Kadota is looking to chop away at Zepp's legs.
Zepp avoids the head kick by Kadota.
Kadota scores with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadota misses with a body shot
and Zepp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kadota throws a leg kick that misses.
It appears Zepp was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zepp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kadota.
Kadota throws a hook but Zepp blocks it.
Zepp throws a counter high kick but Kadota was just alert enough to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kadota.
Zepp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kadota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kadota throws a low kick but Zepp avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Zepp misses the target.
Kadota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kadota throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kadota has his takedown stuffed
and Zepp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kadota throws a leg kick
and Zepp counters with a right hand to the body.
Kadota wants to slow Zepp down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kadota gets a takedown into half guard.
Zepp is looking for a sweep. Kadota is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kadota is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kadota is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zepp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kadota's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kadota's back!
Zepp really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kadota.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kadota trying to control but not successfully.
Kadota rolls, trying to escape but Zepp keeps control of the position.
Kadota breaks Zepp's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Kadota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Zepp'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.

Zepp with a hook.
Kadota throws a front kick aimed at Zepp's knee but Zepp avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Zepp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kadota throws a leg kick
and Zepp counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kadota.
Zepp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kadota just manages to avoid it.

Kadota closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zepp to the mat! Zepp manages to get full guard.
Zepp wants to stand and escape but Kadota is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kadota being controlled here momentarily.
Kadota passes Zepp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takashi Kadota has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zepp defending well though.
Zepp is trying to stand back up but Kadota is controlling him
Kadota moves into full mount! Zepp won't be happy about that!
Zepp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Kadota working for a submission but Zepp is keeping him at bay.
Kadota landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadota with the ground and pound from mount.
Kadota controlling from the full mount.
Zepp can't escape the position.
Kadota looking to finish with strikes here!
Zepp tries to lock up and control but Kadota gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kadota throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kadota throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zepp because Kadota loaded up on that one.

Kadota is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zepp is surviving well by controlling Kadota's body position as best he can.
Kadota thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zepp wants to control but Kadota is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadota lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kadota is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zepp can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kadota landing punches.
Kadota sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Zepp bucks Kadota off and manages to get back to his feet!
That kick from Kadota tenderised Zepp's leg. Zepp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kadota bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zepp throws the kick towards the body but Kadota avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zepp misses with an uppercut.
Zepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takashi Kadota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadota is looking to chop away at Zepp's legs.
Kadota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kadota tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Zepp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kadota.
Kadota throws a push kick but Zepp slaps the foot to one side.
Zepp looks to land a body kick but Kadota moved away.
Zepp throws a head kick that misses.
Kadota misses with a leg kick
and Zepp counters with a left and a right that stings Kadota.
Kadota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zepp walks into a jab.
Kadota misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Zepp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Kadota looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zepp!

Zepp throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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 cut man is working on Bobby Zepp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Zepp fails to land with a series of punches.
Zepp throws a good cross that connects.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kadota!
Kadota scores with a head kick.
Zepp misses with a few strikes there.
Kadota with the counter takedown but Zepp avoids it easily.
Zepp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kadota.
It looked like Zepp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kadota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kadota misses with a hook.
Kadota misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Zepp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zepp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zepp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zepp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kadota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zepp on the side of the head.
Kadota throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zepp.
An attempted straight right counter from Zepp misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zepp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kadota swings for the body but Zepp moves out of range.
Zepp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zepp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kadota misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kadota throws a leg kick
and Zepp counters with a stiff right hand.
Zepp blocks a low kick nicely.
Zepp throwing a counter right hand but Kadota manages to avoid it.
Kadota throws a leg kick
and Zepp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kadota tries for a takedown but Zepp circles away easily
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zepp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kadota fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bobby Zepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Kadota.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Zepp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kadota throws a body kick that misses.
Kadota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zepp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kadota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zepp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kadota throws out the jab.
Kadota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zepp.
Kadota avoids the head kick by Zepp.
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 scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Kadota is predictable there
and Zepp counters with a stiff right hand.
Zepp misses with a head kick.
Kadota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kadota throws a leg kick
and Zepp counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kadota is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Kadota.
Kadota is still on wobbly legs! Can Zepp finish him?
Kadota tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zepp defends well and Kadota ends up having to push Zepp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kadota seems to have recovered his senses.
Kadota misses with a right hand
and Zepp counters with a nice uppercut.
Kadota throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Zepp to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Kadota.
Kadota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zepp.
Kadota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zepp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kadota throws the kick towards the body but Zepp avoids it.
Zepp appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kadota misses with a right hand
and Zepp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kadota wants to slow Zepp down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Kadota misses.
Good work by Zepp as he checks the leg kick.
Bobby Zepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota misses with a hook.
Kadota tries to land a leg kick but Zepp saw it coming and moves away.
Kadota throws a lazy head kick
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kadota attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kadota swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zepp looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kadota thows a leg kick but Zepp checks it
and Zepp counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Kadota off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Zepp follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Kadota was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Zepp!
A very excited looking Bobby Zepp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.