PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Misaaki Satake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaraki has chosen Bleach Opening 3 as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Satake
vs
Zaraki

185 cm
23
183 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

202 cm
25
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Misaaki Satake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaraki throws a head kick that misses.
Satake throws a right hand that Zaraki ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaraki also avoids with ease.

Zaraki moves into range and clinches up with Satake.
Zaraki stops a takedown attempt from Satake.
Satake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zaraki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zaraki prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misaaki Satake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaraki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Satake has Zaraki pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zaraki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zaraki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Satake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Satake wants a takedown but no success here.
Satake tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaraki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Satake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaraki gets underhooks to prevent Satake's takedown attempt.
Satake is looking for a takedown.

Zaraki has picked Satake up - he's going for a ride! Zaraki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satake is looking for a sweep. Zaraki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zaraki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Satake defends it well.

Zaraki is working for a submission of some sort.
Satake is doing well to control the position and prevent Zaraki from advancing to side control.
Satake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Zaraki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Satake is pressing down on Zaraki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Satake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaraki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zaraki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Satake dives on top into guard.
Satake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaraki is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Satake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zaraki wants to improve his position but instead Satake has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satake controlling the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Satake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zaraki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Satake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zaraki is staying active underneath Satake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Misaaki Satake wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zaraki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satake.

Satake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zaraki to the ground. Satake is now in Zaraki's guard.
Satake stopping the sweep attempt from Zaraki.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaraki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misaaki Satake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Satake.
Satake cracks Zaraki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Satake wants to control but Zaraki is keeping him busy.
Satake scores with a couple of short elbows.
Satake is looking to take a break and control but Zaraki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Satake advances to full mount.
Zaraki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Satake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaraki is looking to escape.
Satake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zaraki really wants to buck Satake off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Satake controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Satake wants to control the pace but Zaraki is squirming around nicely.
Satake with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satake wants to control the pace but Zaraki is squirming around nicely.
Zaraki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Satake controlling his opponent.
Satake landing strikes from the mount and Zaraki is in trouble!
Satake lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Satake controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misaaki Satake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zaraki dodges the punch combination from Satake.
Zaraki misses with a few strikes there.
Zaraki is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Zaraki or perhaps it was just good defense by Satake which made him look bad.
Zaraki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaraki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Satake.
Zaraki closes the distance and clinches up with Satake, looking for a takedown. Zaraki pushes Satake against the ropes but Satake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaraki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Satake tries to avoid it but Zaraki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Satake to the ground. Satake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Misaaki Satake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
A slow jab from Zaraki misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaraki misses with a takedown attempt
letting Satake counter with a right hand.
Zaraki tries to clinch up.
Satake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Satake scores with the left hand. Zaraki knows he should have avoided that one.
Satake shoots in for a double leg but Zaraki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaraki lands a leg kick that knocks Satake off balance momentarily.
Satake shoots in for a double leg but Zaraki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kenpachi Zaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Zaraki. Those never looked like landing.
Zaraki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Satake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaraki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Zaraki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Satake works his way into side control.
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!
Satake throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Satake is staying tight to Zaraki's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Satake lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satake controls the position.
Zaraki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Satake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zaraki is in a horrible position here. Satake smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Satake controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Misaaki Satake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Satake, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misaaki Satake!
Misaaki Satake got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'