PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halder Cavalcante (ranked 5017 p4p, 5019 weight class) and Katashi Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavalcante kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is They Don’t Care About Us. Cavalcante has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Katashi Takahashi enters the cage!

Cavalcante
vs
Takahashi

183 cm
18
212
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
205
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Halder Cavalcante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katashi Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalcante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Cavalcante is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and Cavalcante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavalcante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cavalcante misses the jab.
Cavalcante is breathing heavily.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Cavalcante counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Cavalcante misses the target.
Cavalcante slips a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Cavalcante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cavalcante counters with a stiff right hand.
Cavalcante defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cavalcante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cavalcante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cavalcante misses the target.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Cavalcante saw that one coming.
Cavalcante with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Takahashi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Cavalcante misses its intended target.
Cavalcante looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cavalcante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Cavalcante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cavalcante is looking to counter punch.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and Cavalcante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Cavalcante makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cavalcante sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cavalcante throws out the jab.
Cavalcante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Cavalcante tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
It looked like Cavalcante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takahashi.
Katashi Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Cavalcante is looking to counter punch.
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cavalcante connects with a body shot.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Cavalcante moved out of range nicely.
Cavalcante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Cavalcante's head but Cavalcante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cavalcante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Cavalcante is out of range.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Cavalcante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavalcante slips a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Cavalcante on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cavalcante moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Cavalcante is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Katashi Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cavalcante staying out of range there.
Cavalcante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Cavalcante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cavalcante is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cavalcante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cavalcante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Cavalcante walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavalcante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Cavalcante misses its target.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cavalcante misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcante ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Cavalcante slips a jab from Takahashi.
Cavalcante takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Cavalcante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cavalcante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
It looked like Cavalcante wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Katashi Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahashi throws a hook but Cavalcante blocks it.
Cavalcante swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cavalcante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cavalcante slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Cavalcante counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a jab when Cavalcante was well out of range.
Cavalcante ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Cavalcante.
Cavalcante blocks a jab.
Cavalcante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cavalcante is looking to counter punch.
Cavalcante moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Cavalcante is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Cavalcante just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Cavalcante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cavalcante is looking to counter punch.
We've been informed that Takahashi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Cavalcante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cavalcante seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takahashi throws a hook but Cavalcante avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cavalcante ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katashi Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Cavalcante connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cavalcante.
An attempted straight right counter from Cavalcante misses the target.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Cavalcante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cavalcante counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cavalcante moves away from the strike by Takahashi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cavalcante is looking to counter punch.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Takahashi throws a hook but Cavalcante blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cavalcante misses the target.
Cavalcante moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Cavalcante misses the target.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Cavalcante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a hook but Cavalcante avoids it easily.
Cavalcante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cavalcante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Cavalcante is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cavalcante on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Cavalcante is out of range.
Cavalcante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Cavalcante slips the punch.
Cavalcante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Cavalcante ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cavalcante misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Cavalcante.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cavalcante.
Cavalcante slips a jab from Takahashi.
Cavalcante throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Cavalcante swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cavalcante.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante slips a jab from Takahashi.
Cavalcante ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Cavalcante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Cavalcante moves away and avoids it.
Halder Cavalcante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Cavalcante moved out of range nicely.
Cavalcante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Cavalcante.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cavalcante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Cavalcante wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katashi Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takahashi 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katashi Takahashi!