PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jackson (ranked 3327 p4p, 921 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 426 p4p, 122 weight class). Kakuto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gorillaz-Dirty Harry kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jackson
vs
Kakuto

190 cm
29
218
9 - 6 - 0

190 cm
31
225
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brady Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuto shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Kakuto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Brady Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Brady Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Kakuto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Kakuto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakuto or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kakuto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Kakuto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Jackson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kakuto is on him like a limpet, forcing Jackson back against the cage.
Kakuto keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kakuto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kakuto won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kakuto pulls guard.

Kakuto manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Kakuto postures up.

Kakuto stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kakuto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakuto goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kakuto to counter with a crisp jab.

Kakuto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.

Kakuto stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.

Kakuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Jackson throws Kakuto to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Kakuto throws a counter combo.

Kakuto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Kakuto is standing up over Jackson. Jackson looks to escape but Kakuto dives into side control.

Jackson is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Jackson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kakuto prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Jackson wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Kakuto prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.

Kakuto stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Kakuto scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.

Kakuto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Kakuto slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kakuto is out of range.
Kakuto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson takes a swing at Kakuto's ribcage but misses.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kakuto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kakuto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kakuto blocks the leg kick.
Kakuto throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.

Kakuto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Kakuto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson punishes Kakuto's body with a nice straight punch.

Jackson gets caught napping as Kakuto dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kakuto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kakuto's shoulder, as Kakuto tries to avoid the shot.
Brady Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson digs a good hook to Kakuto's body.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.

Kakuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
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!

Kakuto decides to return to a standing position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson catches Kakuto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Kakuto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Kakuto getting side control.

Jackson pushes Kakuto off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kakuto's head.

Kakuto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back!
Jackson biding his time, looking for the opening.
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!
Kakuto is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Kakuto has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson misses with a straight left.

Kakuto drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson has his hands on Kakuto's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Kakuto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Brady Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Kakuto stands up from half guard.
Kakuto shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kakuto is out of range.
Brady Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Kakuto moves his leg out of the way.
And Kakuto responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Kakuto fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Brady Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook but Kakuto avoids it easily.
Kakuto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kakuto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuto showed some decent athleticism there.

Jackson has one foot on Kakuto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Kakuto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kakuto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Jackson is wriggling around but Kakuto manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto postures up.

Kakuto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A cross from Jackson lands.

Kakuto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Kakuto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.

Kakuto decides to stand up.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kakuto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kakuto shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Kakuto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kakuto's shoulder, as Kakuto tries to avoid the shot.
Kakuto has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Kakuto is controlling him.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kakuto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakuto can do to turn this around?
Kakuto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Kakuto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Kakuto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kakuto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto takes a jab right on the kisser.

Kakuto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Jackson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kakuto is on him like a limpet, forcing Jackson back against the cage.

Kakuto successfully pulls guard.

Kakuto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson 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.

Brady Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kakuto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Jackson controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Kakuto stands up out of the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kakuto.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt.
Jackson misses the jab.
Kakuto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Kakuto avoids nicely.
Kakuto thinks about the counter body kick.
Kakuto shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brady Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.

Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kakuto dives into side control.
Kakuto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jackson wants to control but Kakuto postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kakuto decides to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kakuto.
Kakuto dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kakuto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Kakuto getting side control.

Jackson has one foot on Kakuto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakuto manages to avoid it.
Kakuto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Kakuto counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Kakuto to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakuto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.

Kakuto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.

Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kakuto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto fails with the takedown
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kakuto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Kakuto counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Kakuto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kakuto manages to pass to side control.

Kakuto prevents Jackson from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson kicks off Kakuto and gets to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Kakuto shoots in.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Kakuto moves away and avoids it.

Kakuto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.

Kakuto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakuto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kakuto gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.

Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kakuto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kakuto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Kakuto is controlling the position.

Jackson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kakuto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kakuto to keep the fight standing.
Kakuto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.

Kakuto decides to pull guard.

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kakuto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakuto.
Jackson jabs at Kakuto's body.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kakuto.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kakuto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakuto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakuto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Kakuto throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kakuto off the cage and back into range.
Kakuto throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Kakuto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kakuto off to one side.
Brady Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Kakuto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No luck for Kakuto with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson lunges at Kakuto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kakuto's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Brady Jackson!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Brady Jackson!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Brady Jackson!

Brady Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
Brady Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '.