PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between takuku cagado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cagado's entrance music is tunico e tinoco. A fine choice. The key to victory for takuku cagado has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

cagado
vs
HowGSPSaysIt

205 cm
23
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, takuku cagado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

HowGSPSaysIt gets the takedown into side control.
cagado is letting HowGSPSaysIt control him for a moment.
cagado is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
cagado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but HowGSPSaysIt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
HowGSPSaysIt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
cagado is looking to work his way out of this bad position but HowGSPSaysIt is controlling him well.
HowGSPSaysIt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
cagado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but HowGSPSaysIt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as HowGSPSaysIt stalls from top position.

HowGSPSaysIt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
HowGSPSaysIt controls the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
HowGSPSaysIt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from cagado.

HowGSPSaysIt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. cagado is trying to defend but HowGSPSaysIt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
cagado wants to get back to full guard.
HowGSPSaysIt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
HowGSPSaysIt uses his free foot to push down on cagado's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for cagado.
cagado has given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of cagado's body.

HowGSPSaysIt looking for the choke from the back.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling well, preventing cagado from escaping the position.
cagado is breathing heavily.
cagado is working hard here to advance position.
HowGSPSaysIt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
cagado tries to escape but HowGSPSaysIt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling the position well here. cagado rolled but HowGSPSaysIt kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

HowGSPSaysIt closes the distance and clinches.
cagado tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. HowGSPSaysIt just stands there and leans against the cage.
cagado changes levels and goes for a takedown here. HowGSPSaysIt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for takuku cagado. That's going to take a lot out of him.

HowGSPSaysIt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming cagado to the mat! cagado manages to get full guard.
HowGSPSaysIt pushing down on cagado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
HowGSPSaysIt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
cagado is trying to escape the mount but HowGSPSaysIt keeps good control and instead manages to take cagado's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
cagado is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I looks like HowGSPSaysIt might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

HowGSPSaysIt gets the takedown into side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on cagado's face as HowGSPSaysIt controls the position.
HowGSPSaysIt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that HowGSPSaysIt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

That's six minutes gone in the round.

HowGSPSaysIt seems to be working for a kimura but cagado defends the submission attempt.
HowGSPSaysIt moves nicely into side control.
HowGSPSaysIt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

HowGSPSaysIt 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.
HowGSPSaysIt is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HowGSPSaysIt advances position into side control!
HowGSPSaysIt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for cagado!
cagado is looking to get to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

HowGSPSaysIt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
HowGSPSaysIt looking to control and managing it successfully.
HowGSPSaysIt mounts cagado! Really nice guard pass there!
HowGSPSaysIt controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

HowGSPSaysIt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
HowGSPSaysIt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
cagado stops HowGSPSaysIt from passing to mount.
cagado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked HowGSPSaysIt off and has taken his back!
HowGSPSaysIt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
HowGSPSaysIt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
HowGSPSaysIt managing to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

HowGSPSaysIt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. cagado sprawls well initially but HowGSPSaysIt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

cagado is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but HowGSPSaysIt pulls his head out easily.
HowGSPSaysIt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling the action here.

HowGSPSaysIt is working for a submission of some sort.
HowGSPSaysIt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt passes to full mount!
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt has got the better of the ground game so far.
HowGSPSaysIt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
cagado has given up his back. Will we see HowGSPSaysIt going for some submissions?
cagado wants to get back to his feet.
HowGSPSaysIt keeps control of the position easily here as cagado tries to buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
cagado tries to break free.
HowGSPSaysIt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure cagado doesn't escape.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
cagado blocks a low kick nicely.

HowGSPSaysIt moves into the clinch.

HowGSPSaysIt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. cagado is trying to keep an underhook but HowGSPSaysIt manages to get the takedown into half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
cagado tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt not doing much here.
HowGSPSaysIt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
HowGSPSaysIt content just to control the position here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

HowGSPSaysIt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in cagado's half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt passes to full mount!
HowGSPSaysIt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
HowGSPSaysIt moves to back control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

HowGSPSaysIt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt 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 eight 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

HowGSPSaysIt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling the action here.
HowGSPSaysIt works his way into full mount!
HowGSPSaysIt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
cagado is trying to escape the mount.
HowGSPSaysIt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
HowGSPSaysIt prevents cagado from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

HowGSPSaysIt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
HowGSPSaysIt keeps the fight on the outside.
cagado shoots in but HowGSPSaysIt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
HowGSPSaysIt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

HowGSPSaysIt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with HowGSPSaysIt in particular looking to stall.
HowGSPSaysIt passes to full mount!
HowGSPSaysIt controlling his opponent.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

HowGSPSaysIt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
HowGSPSaysIt is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
cagado tries to roll over but HowGSPSaysIt keeps him under control.
HowGSPSaysIt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
cagado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
HowGSPSaysIt is controlling the pace.

That's two 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.
cagado tries to roll over but HowGSPSaysIt keeps him under control.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling the action here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

HowGSPSaysIt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
HowGSPSaysIt 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.
HowGSPSaysIt is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. cagado is in real trouble.
HowGSPSaysIt controls the action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt sitting in guard, not really doing much.

cagado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
HowGSPSaysIt sitting in guard, not really doing much.

cagado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. HowGSPSaysIt is aware though and is defending well.
HowGSPSaysIt advances to half guard.

cagado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
cagado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with HowGSPSaysIt in particular looking to stall.
HowGSPSaysIt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for cagado!
HowGSPSaysIt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
cagado is looking to improve his position but HowGSPSaysIt isn't that keen on the idea.
HowGSPSaysIt takes cagado's back.
cagado is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
HowGSPSaysIt has the hooks in. cagado is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be cagado right now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
cagado can't escape the position.
HowGSPSaysIt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
cagado is in bad spot here.
HowGSPSaysIt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for cagado.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

HowGSPSaysIt gets a takedown into half guard.
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt moves into full mount! cagado won't be happy about that!
HowGSPSaysIt controlling the position easily from mount.
cagado has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
cagado is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by HowGSPSaysIt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

HowGSPSaysIt has cagado up against the cage in a clinch.

HowGSPSaysIt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed cagado clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
HowGSPSaysIt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for cagado.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

HowGSPSaysIt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
takuku cagado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
cagado tries to escape but HowGSPSaysIt is in control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well HowGSPSaysIt 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!

Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt wins by unanimous decision!