PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Rin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tracktor Bowling - Scars. Sagdiyev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prodigy - Firestarter. Kaito Rin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rin
vs
Sagdiyev

179 cm
23
179 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

179 cm
27
182 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaito Rin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borat Sagdiyev!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagdiyev looks for the body kick but Rin saw that one coming.
Rin throws a hook but Sagdiyev blocks it.
Rin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sagdiyev misses the shot to the body.
Sagdiyev throws a head kick that misses
and Rin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sagdiyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagdiyev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sagdiyev throws a leg kick
and Rin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sagdiyev moves out of range as Rin strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rin as he jumps to the side.
Sagdiyev shoots in but Rin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaito Rin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borat Sagdiyev.
Rin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sagdiyev. Sagdiyev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sagdiyev throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Kaito Rin has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rin blocks a head kick by Sagdiyev.
Rin misses with a low kick.
Sagdiyev misses with the combination.
Rin thuds his right hand into Sagdiyev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rin staying out of range there.
Sagdiyev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sagdiyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagdiyev misses with a head kick.
Sagdiyev moves in looking to clinch but Rin pushes him off.

Sagdiyev moves into the clinch.
Rin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rin keeps control of Sagdiyev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rin lands an elbow just above Sagdiyev 's eye.
Rin stalling.
Sagdiyev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sagdiyev wants to break free but Rin has control.
Rin effectively controlling the action here.
Sagdiyev tries to break the clinch but Rin is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagdiyev taking a breather.
Sagdiyev tries to circle away but Rin has him pinned against the cage.
Rin stalling the fight.
Sagdiyev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sagdiyev wants to break free but Rin has control.
Rin effectively controlling the action here.

Rin manages to break the clinch.

Rin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sagdiyev on his heels. He'll look to pass Sagdiyev's guard now, I'm sure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sagdiyev keeping moving, preventing Rin from controlling successfully.
Rin pushes down on Sagdiyev's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Rin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rin trying to control from half guard but Sagdiyev is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaito Rin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaito Rin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sagdiyev.
A punch combination from Sagdiyev misses.
Sagdiyev shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sagdiyev throws a lazy head kick
and Rin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rin thumps Sagdiyev with a low kick.
Sagdiyev slips a straight right by Rin.
Rin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sagdiyev throws a big shot that misses.
Rin blocks a head kick by Sagdiyev.
Rin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sagdiyev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sagdiyev throws a head kick but Rin moves out of range.
Sagdiyev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sagdiyev somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagdiyev is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rin.

Sagdiyev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rin to score an easy takedown into full guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sagdiyev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sagdiyev has escaped and now he's on top!
Rin trying to keep a closed guard but Sagdiyev is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rin wants to stand and escape but Sagdiyev is having none of it.
Rin has a closed guard, preventing Sagdiyev from standing up.
Rin looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Rin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rin keeping moving, preventing Sagdiyev from controlling successfully.
Rin is trying to keep Sagdiyev in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagdiyev is aware though and is defending well.
Sagdiyev preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sagdiyev is keen to just control but Rin is a slippery customer.
Sagdiyev works his way into full mount!

Sagdiyev is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Borat Sagdiyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Rin does no damage.
Sagdiyev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rin circles away.
Kaito Rin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borat Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev misses with a body kick.
Rin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sagdiyev misses with a leg kick.
Rin lands a nice hook to Sagdiyev's body. Sagdiyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sagdiyev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rin throws a push kick but Sagdiyev slaps the foot to one side.
Rin avoids the head kick by Sagdiyev.
Rin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sagdiyev momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sagdiyev pushes Rin up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sagdiyev prevents a body shot from Rin.
Rin stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagdiyev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sagdiyev tries to break the clinch but Rin is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaito Rin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaito Rin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A shot to the liver by Rin. Beautiful body shot.
Sagdiyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rin.
Rin throws a wild body kick that Sagdiyev sees coming a mile off.

Rin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sagdiyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rin.
Kaito Rin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rin wants to control from the top but Sagdiyev keeps moving.
Sagdiyev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sagdiyev moves into full mount! Rin won't be happy about that!
Rin is looking to improve his position but Sagdiyev isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rin tries to lock up and control but Sagdiyev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Sagdiyev working for a guillotine from mount but Rin is in no mood to give up.
Rin can't escape the position.
Sagdiyev lands a nice shot to the head.
Rin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sagdiyev unloading with bombs!

Sagdiyev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rin shrugs it off.
Rin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sagdiyev avoids the attempt from Rin to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagdiyev wants to control the pace but Rin is squirming around nicely.
Rin tries to hold on but Sagdiyev postures up.

Sagdiyev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rin turns into him and now he's in Sagdiyev's guard.
Rin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sagdiyev controls Rin momentarily but Rin frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Borat Sagdiyev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sagdiyev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sagdiyev lands a front kick.
Sagdiyev misses with the body kick
and Rin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sagdiyev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sagdiyev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sagdiyev drops his hands momentarily and Rin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sagdiyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rin finds it's way round the side to connect with Sagdiyev's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rin takes a swing at Sagdiyev's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Sagdiyev.
Rin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rin avoids a kick to the body.
Rin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev tries to work over Rin's front leg with a kick but Rin checks it.
Rin scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rin lands a jab to the head.

Rin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Rin tries for a kimura but Sagdiyev is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagdiyev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rin off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaito Rin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kaito Rin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sagdiyev tries for a takedown but Rin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rin avoids the head kick by Sagdiyev.
A head kick by Sagdiyev misses
and Rin counters with an inside leg kick.
Sagdiyev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rin as he jumps to the side.
Sagdiyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rin checks a low kick from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev ducks right into an uppercut from Rin.
Jab, jab by Rin - just one landing.
Rin scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Rin.
Sagdiyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sagdiyev moves away from the strike by Rin.
Rin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sagdiyev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rin. That's going to slow Sagdiyev down.
Rin stuns Sagdiyev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Rin.
Rin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rin misses with a straight left.
Rin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagdiyev moves away.
Sagdiyev moves forwards but Rin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sagdiyev throws a sloppy head kick and Rin moves out of range easily.
Sagdiyev throws a sloppy head kick

and Rin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sagdiyev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagdiyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagdiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rin advances to half guard.

Rin 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.
Sagdiyev is looking to control Rin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sagdiyev avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rin is looking for a kimura here.
Rin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rin trying to control from half guard but Sagdiyev is working away.
Sagdiyev is looking for a sweep. Rin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rin is working for a submission of some sort.
Rin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaito Rin had his way with Borat Sagdiyev in that round.
The cut man is working on Kaito Rin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Sagdiyev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sagdiyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rin throws a hook to the side of Sagdiyev's head but Sagdiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagdiyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sagdiyev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sagdiyev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rin misses with a hook. Sagdiyev ducked under it nicely.
Kaito Rin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sagdiyev shoots in for a takedown but Rin shows good takedown defense.
Rin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagdiyev moves away.
Sagdiyev throws a head kick that misses
and Rin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rin lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Rin there.

Rin gets the takedown into side control.
Sagdiyev is not content to let Rin control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sagdiyev tries to improve position but can't.
Rin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagdiyev keeps working.
Sagdiyev parries the strikes from Rin easily there. Rin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sagdiyev to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rin controlling the position.
Sagdiyev defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sagdiyev is not content to let Rin control the position.
Kaito Rin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rin trying to control the action but Sagdiyev is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Kaito Rin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jab, jab by Rin - just one landing.
Borat Sagdiyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sagdiyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rin digs a good body shot into Sagdiyev's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaito Rin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rin, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaito Rin!
Kaito Rin retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kaito Rin thanked Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).