PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josey Wales (ranked 1933 p4p, 242 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1949 p4p, 244 weight class). Kakuto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wales
vs
Kakuto

190 cm
24
215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Granite chin

RESISTANCE

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josey Wales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuto tries to clinch but Wales is having none of it.
Kakuto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wales misses with a combination

and Kakuto counters by moving into the clinch.
Wales is trying to push Kakuto away but Kakuto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kakuto can't get the takedown.
Kakuto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wales is defending well.
Wales is trying to push Kakuto away but Kakuto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wales wants to break free but Kakuto has control.
Wales working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wales can't break the clinch.
Wales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wales wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wales is trying to force a seperation but Kakuto has the dominant position.
Kakuto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Josey Wales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kakuto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kakuto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wales lands a right hand.
Wales is trying to push Kakuto away but Kakuto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kakuto prevents Wales from breaking the clinch.
Wales lands a right hand.
Wales throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakuto.
Wales tries to circle away but Kakuto has him pinned against the cage.
Wales is trying to break free.
Kakuto prevents Wales from breaking the clinch.
Kakuto tries for a takedown but Wales manages to get underhooks.
Wales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Wales breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto looks to clinch
and Wales counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
No luck for Kakuto with that takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Wales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wales checks a leg kick.
Wales is looking to counter punch.
Kakuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuto somewhat.
Kakuto takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kakuto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wales to the mat! Wales manages to get full guard.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Wales keeps moving.
Kakuto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Wales is keeping the position.
Kakuto with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wales wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wales holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kakuto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Wales on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wales connects with the punch.

Kakuto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wales napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuto staying calm.
Wales wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josey Wales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
That's time! Wales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Wales as Kakuto shoots in.
Kakuto tries to clinch
and Wales counters with a straight right hand.
Kakuto fails with the takedown
and Wales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakuto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wales uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Wales gets caught flat footed, as Kakuto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kakuto won't allow Wales to sweep him here.
Wales is wriggling around but Kakuto manages to pass to half guard.
Kakuto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wales tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto won't let Wales get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kakuto controlling from the full mount.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wales is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
Wales squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wales is looking to escape.
Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wales is looking to get to half guard.
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kakuto trying to control but Wales is having none of it.
Kakuto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wales tries to buck Kakuto off but he can't manage it.
Wales wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsuyoi Kakuto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kakuto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wales just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakuto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kakuto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been informed that Kakuto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kakuto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakuto can do to turn this around?
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up with Wales, looking for a takedown. Kakuto pushes Wales against the cage but Wales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wales cracks a nice hook into Kakuto's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Wales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kakuto doesn't seem phased though.
Kakuto walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Wales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kakuto doesn't seem phased though.
Wales thuds his right hand into Kakuto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kakuto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Josey Wales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakuto moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Wales's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Josey Wales is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto ducks right into an uppercut from Wales.

That has opened up Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut even more.
Wales throws a sloppy body shot

and Kakuto moves into the clinch.

Wales breaks from the clinch.
Kakuto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wales scores with a decent looking hook.
Wales scores with a hook.

Kakuto is rocked!
Wales uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kakuto has time to react.
Kakuto is still on wobbly legs! Can Wales finish him?

The cut above Tsuyoi Kakuto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wales throws a monster overhand right that drops Kakuto! Wales follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josey Wales!
Josey Wales took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Top Nutrition 160Q100$ 140Q75$ 100Q25$ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying '今日は私が勝てないと神は私に言った Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) しかし、明日はいつ'.