PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuuya Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banger Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ueda comes to the cage accompanied by UnderDog - Test Eagles. Malone has chosen Dawn of Ashes - ( Poisoning the steps of Babel feat. Nero Bellum ) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ueda
vs
Malone

188 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Knox Energy
Tokyo United Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuuya Ueda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Banger Malone!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ueda closes the distance and clinches.
Ueda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but Malone blocks with his arms.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but Malone blocks with his arms.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've been informed that Malone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Ueda controls the action.
Come on Malone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ueda misses with a knee strike.

Ueda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ueda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malone pinned against the cage. Malone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuuya Ueda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ueda moves into the clinch.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ueda checks the leg kick.
Ueda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Malone misses.
Malone doesn't manage to clinch there - Ueda circles away.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
Banger Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ueda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ueda clinches up against the cage.
Malone throws an elbow but it misses.
Malone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ueda managing to block the knees to the body from Malone.
Ueda blocks an elbow strike from Malone.
Ueda trying to control the position but instead, Malone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ueda into the cage.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ueda lands a good knee to the midsection. Malone won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Malone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ueda's brow.

Malone manages to break the clinch.
Malone tries to land a leg kick but Ueda saw it coming and moves away.
Ueda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Malone throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a head kick but Ueda moves out of range.
Ueda checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Malone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone throws a low kick but Ueda moves out of range easily.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Ueda has Malone up against the cage in a clinch.
Malone misses with an elbow over the top.
Ueda avoids a wild elbow strike from Malone.
Malone misses with an elbow over the top.
Ueda with a knee to the head.

It looks like Banger Malone has been cut.
Ueda dodges an elbow strike from Malone.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ueda scores a nice knee to the body.
Malone looks winded!

Ueda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone avoids the head kick by Ueda.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ueda.
Ueda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda shoots for a double leg takedown but Malone sprawls well. He's pushed Ueda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ueda tries a head kick but it misses.

Ueda has closed the distance and engaged Malone in a clinch.
Ueda stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ueda trying to land knees to the body.
Ueda with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Ueda breaks from the clinch.
Malone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Kuuya Ueda has been cut.
Malone 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.
Malone connects with a leg kick. Ueda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ueda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuuya Ueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone throws a front kick aimed at Ueda's knee but Ueda avoids it well.
Malone looks to land a left hand but Ueda moved out of range nicely.

Ueda clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malone is defending well for now.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ueda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body.
Malone pushes off an throws an elbow but Ueda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malone scores a nice knee to the body.
Malone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Malone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ueda's brow.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malone misses with an elbow over the top.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malone is defending well for now.
Malone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ueda.
Malone prevents Ueda from breaking the clinch.
Malone missing with knees to the body.
Malone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Malone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kuuya Ueda will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malone wants to clinch up but Ueda keeps it at a distance.
Malone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ueda is able to avoid easily.
Malone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ueda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malone wants to land a leg kick but Ueda is out of range.
Ueda scores with a nice body kick.

Malone tries to keep at a distance but Ueda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malone lands an elbow inside that Ueda shrugs off.
Ueda trying to land knees to the body.
Ueda blocks the elbow strike.
Malone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malone misses with an elbow strike.
Malone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ueda backwards.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but Malone blocks it.
Malone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Malone is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone blocks the elbow strike.
Ueda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malone blocks it with crossed arms.
Ueda blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda blocks an elbow strike from Malone.
Ueda dodges an elbow strike from Malone.
Ueda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malone blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Ueda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ueda clinches with his opponent.
Ueda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malone up against the cage.
Malone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ueda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuuya Ueda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ueda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
Malone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to stall.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Malone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body.
Malone blocks an elbow strike.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ueda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malone blocks it with crossed arms.
Ueda lands a knee to the head.
Ueda dodges an elbow strike from Malone.
Ueda misses with a knee strike.
Malone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ueda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ueda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
Ueda looking to throw knees to the head but Malone is blocking nicely.
Ueda blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Malone fails to land.
Malone throws an elbow that misses.
Malone stalling.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.
Ueda is looking to control Malone's arms but Malone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ueda has his back to the cage.
Ueda avoids a wild elbow strike from Malone.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
A nice left hand lands by Malone.

Malone breaks from the clinch.
Ueda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malone sprawls well. Malone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ueda gets slowly back to his feet.

Ueda clinches with his opponent.
Ueda misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Malone.

Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ueda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Ueda moves into the clinch successfully.
Malone avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Malone has Ueda pressed against the cage.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
Malone throws an elbow that misses.
Ueda takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ueda misses with an elbow over the top.
Ueda avoids the elbow strike from Malone, against the cage.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malone is defending well for now.
Ueda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ueda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Malone darts in and clinches Ueda up against the cage.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuuya Ueda dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ueda is out of range and Malone settles back down.
Malone throws a head kick that half lands.
Ueda delivers a nice body kick.
Ueda throws a body kick that misses.
Ueda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Ueda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.
Malone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Ueda in his tracks for a moment.
Ueda crunches a lovely knee into Malone's ribcage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malone throws an elbow but misses.

Ueda breaks the clinch.
Kuuya Ueda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ueda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malone misses with a knee to the head.
Ueda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Malone rushes Ueda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ueda misses with a knee to the head.
Ueda stalling.
Malone missing with knees to the body.
Ueda blocking some punches.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ueda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malone avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Malone avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Ueda scores with a knee to the head.
Malone misses with an elbow over the top.
Ueda managing to block the knees to the body from Malone.
Malone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Kuuya Ueda's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malone throws an elbow but misses.
Malone slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueda is trying to force a seperation but Malone has the dominant position.
Ueda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ueda blocks an elbow strike from Malone.
Ueda takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malone misses with an elbow strike.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
Malone looking to throw knees to the head but Ueda is blocking nicely.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ueda takes a knee to the side of the body.
Malone throws an elbow but it misses.
Ueda avoiding damage as Malone throws knees to the body.
Malone tries to land a knee to the head but Ueda blocks with his arms.
Ueda blocks an elbow strike from Malone.
Ueda takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ueda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malone is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Ueda's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ueda.
Malone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ueda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Malone lands a good knee to the midsection. Ueda won't want to take too many of those.
Malone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Kuuya Ueda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Malone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ueda takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jeez, Kuuya Ueda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kuuya Ueda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Banger Malone!
During a confident post fight interview, Banger Malone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kuuya Ueda spoke after the fight, saying 'Battle Lost but the War continues Team Goroshi Proudly Sponsored by Tokyo United Fightwear & Kaiser Fightwear'.