PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1772 p4p, 4743 weight class) and Paul Rabbitte (ranked 64 p4p, 161 weight class). Kakuto comes into the arena with Gorillaz-Dirty Harry blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kakuto
vs
Rabbitte

190 cm
32
225
10 - 4 - 0

189 cm
27
220
5 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tsuyoi Kakuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuto with a poor takedown
and Rabbitte counters with a left and a right that stings Kakuto.
Kakuto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Kakuto's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Kakuto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rabbitte sprawls well initially but Kakuto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Rabbitte manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakuto shoots in for a double leg but Rabbitte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily.
Kakuto fails with the takedown.
Rabbitte is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kakuto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabbitte napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Rabbitte throws Kakuto to one side and escapes!
Kakuto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rabbitte defends well and Kakuto ends up having to push Rabbitte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rabbitte jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kakuto walks away with a smile on his face. Rabbitte gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Kakuto moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Rabbitte does no damage.
Kakuto throws a big counter combination but Rabbitte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Kakuto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Kakuto shoots in.
Kakuto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rabbitte but Rabbitte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily.

Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rabbitte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep.
Rabbitte is looking to get back to his feet here but Kakuto is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rabbitte's back.
Rabbitte staying busy and making it hard for Kakuto to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte can't escape the position.
Rabbitte keeps trying to improve his position.
Rabbitte is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kakuto.
Rabbitte rolls, trying to escape but Kakuto keeps control of the position.
Rabbitte is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kakuto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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!

Despite having Rabbitte's back, Kakuto says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Rabbitte seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Sloppy strikes from Rabbitte. Those never looked like landing.
Kakuto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kakuto blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.

Kakuto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Rabbitte has one foot on Kakuto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Kakuto shoots in.

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!

Rabbitte throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

Rabbitte pushes Kakuto off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakuto avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Kakuto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.

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

Rabbitte pushes Kakuto off and gets back to his feet.
Kakuto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rabbitte avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Kakuto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rabbitte is trying to defend but Kakuto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rabbitte is looking to get back to is feet but Kakuto passes into side control.

Kakuto decides to stand back up. Kakuto steps back and let's Rabbitte get back to his feet.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rabbitte gets caught flat footed, as Kakuto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kakuto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rabbitte, up you get!
Kakuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rabbitte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuto somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Rabbitte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rabbitte throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte tries to clinch but Kakuto is having none of it.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabbitte throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kakuto.
Kakuto darts in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte gets double underhooks and turns Kakuto into the cage.
Rabbitte is pressed up against the cage. Kakuto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rabbitte down to the mat. Rabbitte avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Kakuto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kakuto fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbitte trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Rabbitte is trying to get back to full guard.
Paul Rabbitte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kakuto is thwarting Rabbitte's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rabbitte is trying to control but Kakuto manages to pass to mount!
Rabbitte is trying desperately to improve position.
Rabbitte wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.

Kakuto is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
and Kakuto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rabbitte tries to land a body kick
and Kakuto counters with a three punch combo that has Rabbitte backing up. Rabbitte nods at Kakuto to acknowledge the strikes.
Rabbitte throws a lazy head kick
and Kakuto counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto dives in and grabs Rabbitte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rabbitte pushes down on Kakuto's head and hops out.
Kakuto shoots in and drives through. Rabbitte sprawls well.
Kakuto avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.

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

Rabbitte manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rabbitte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kakuto is defending well for now.

Kakuto pulls guard.

Kakuto pushes Rabbitte off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbitte is breathing heavily.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.

Kakuto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rabbitte sprawls well initially but Kakuto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rabbitte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kakuto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kakuto's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kakuto is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.

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!
Rabbitte tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position.
Rabbitte striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rabbitte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabbitte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rabbitte wants it to stay on the feet.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte throws a nice looking combination but Kakuto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kakuto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rabbitte pinned against the cage. Rabbitte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Rabbitte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kakuto avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rabbitte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Rabbitte's guard.
Rabbitte will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Kakuto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

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

Rabbitte has one foot on Kakuto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabbitte connects with a high kick.

Kakuto feints and as Rabbitte raises his hands in defense, Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kakuto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rabbitte fails to land with a series of punches.
Rabbitte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kakuto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabbitte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rabbitte tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbitte is trying to stand back up.
Rabbitte can't escape the position.
Rabbitte is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kakuto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rabbitte tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Kakuto gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Rabbitte moves into range and clinches up with Kakuto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kakuto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakuto avoids the elbow strike from Rabbitte, against the cage.

Rabbitte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily.
Kakuto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rabbitte lands with a kick to the temple. Kakuto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut is getting worse.
Kakuto throws a head kick but Rabbitte moves out of range.
Kakuto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRabbitte.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Kakuto shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kakuto.

Kakuto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rabbitte is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kakuto dives into side control.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kakuto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kakuto misses with a wild body shot.
Kakuto blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
A little feinted left hand from Kakuto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakuto throws a body punch but Rabbitte moves out of range.
Paul Rabbitte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Rabbitte clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Rabbitte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rabbitte 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Rabbitte!
Paul Rabbitte decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '.