PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Katsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fight for live (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Takeo Katsu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Katsu
vs
for live

182 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeo Katsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, fight for live!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Katsu pushes for live up against the ropes in a clinch.
for live looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Katsu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like fight for live has been cut.
Katsu connects with a knee to the head.
for live takes a knee right on the jaw!
Katsu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Katsu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Katsu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Katsu.
Katsu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Katsu working for live over with knees to the body.
Katsu with a knee to the head.
for live takes a knee right on the jaw!
Katsu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Katsu scores with a knee to the head.
Katsu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but for live has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Katsu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A knee to the head by Katsu.
Katsu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Katsu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsu scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Katsu.
Katsu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
for live wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katsu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Katsu landing knees to the head.
Katsu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Katsu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Katsu scores with a knee to the head.
for live takes a knee right on the jaw!
Katsu connects with a nasty looking knee right to for live's face.
for live drops down looking for an ankle pick but Katsu pulls his leg out and moves away.

Katsu clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsu landing knees to the head.
Katsu just leaning against for live, taking a breather.
for live has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Katsu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but for live blocks with his arms.
Katsu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Katsu scores with a knee to the head.
Katsu lands a knee to the head.
for live goes for a takedown in the clinch but Katsu prevents it.
Takeo Katsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fight for live.
for live takes a knee right on the jaw!
Katsu lands a knee to the head.
for live tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Katsu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from for live.
Katsu is stalling here.
Katsu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsu with a knee to the head.
Katsu crunches a lovely knee into for live's ribcage.
Katsu landing knees to the head.
Katsu connects with a nasty looking knee right to for live's face.
Katsu scores with a knee to the head.
Katsu misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by for live as Katsu tries to tie him up.
for live tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Katsu smiles and moves away.

Katsu forces for live back against the ropes and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Katsu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Katsu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Katsu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Katsu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Katsu is fighting off a takedown attempt but for live is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Katsu to the mat. Katsu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
for live stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
for live stops Katsu from standing up.
Katsu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for for live on the ground.
for live stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeo Katsu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on fight for live's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Katsu moves into the clinch.
Katsu connects with a nasty looking knee right to for live's face.
Katsu looking to slow down the pace here.
Katsu with a knee to the head.
Katsu connects with a knee to the head.
Katsu connects with a nasty looking knee right to for live's face.
Katsu stalling against the ropes.
Katsu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has for live in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Katsu.
for live takes a knee right on the jaw!
Katsu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katsu avoiding damage.
Katsu misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Katsu.
for live tries to pull guard but Katsu holds him up against the ropes and eventually for live drops back down to his feet.
Katsu scores with a knee to the head.
for live takes a knee right on the jaw!
Katsu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
for live goes for a takedown attempt but Katsu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Katsu fails in his attempt to clinch.

Katsu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
for live takes a knee right on the jaw!
Katsu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Katsu lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Katsu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but for live blocks it with crossed arms.
Katsu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takeo Katsu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
for live on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
for live takes a knee right on the jaw!
for live looking for a takedown.
Takeo Katsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fight for live.
Katsu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but for live blocks it with crossed arms.
for live can't get the takedown.
Katsu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Katsu lands a knee to the head.
for live tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Katsu smiles and moves away.

Katsu takes the fight into the clinch.
Katsu stalling.
Katsu throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsu stalling against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Katsu pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Katsu looking to throw knees to the head but for live is blocking nicely.
Katsu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Katsu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
for live tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Katsu smiles and moves away.
for live looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Katsu is fending him off so far but for live persists. Nope, Katsu circles away and we're back to standing.
Katsu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Katsu scores with a nice right hand.

Katsu pushes for live up against the ropes in a clinch.
Katsu tries a knee to the head but for live blocks it.
Katsu connects with a nasty looking knee right to for live's face.
Katsu misses with a knee strike.
Katsu throws a knee to the head but misses.
for live is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Katsu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
for live is trying to break free.
Katsu lands a knee to the head.
for live tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Katsu just stands there and leans against the ropes.
for live tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Katsu just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Katsu lands a knee to the head.
Katsu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Katsu.
Katsu connects with a nasty looking knee right to for live's face.
Katsu trying to control the position but instead, for live has worked for underhooks and has pushed Katsu into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeo Katsu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on fight for live's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Katsu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Katsu fails to land with a series of punches.

Katsu clinches up with for live and pushes him back against the ropes.
for live wants a takedown.
Katsu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Katsu with a knee to the head.
Katsu landing knees to the head.
Katsu lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Katsu scores with a knee to the head.
Katsu scores with a knee to the head.
Katsu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katsu prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsu scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Katsu obliges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Katsu looking to throw knees to the head but for live is blocking nicely.
Katsu lands a knee to the head.
Katsu with a knee to the head.
Katsu landing knees to the head.
Katsu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but for live has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Katsu is stalling here.
Katsu misses with a knee to the head.
for live tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Katsu just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Takeo Katsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fight for live.
Katsu lands a knee to the head.
Katsu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
for live jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Katsu walks away with a smile on his face. for live gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Katsu thuds his shin into the meat of for live's side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Katsu clinches.
A knee to the head by Katsu.
Katsu landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Katsu.
Katsu is trying to stall.
for live fails to pull guard.
Katsu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Katsu taking a breather.
Katsu seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but for live is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Katsu stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Takeo Katsu.
for live walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
for live misses with a takedown attempt - Katsu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Katsu connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
for live shoots in for a takedown but Katsu shows good takedown defense.
Katsu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takeo Katsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katsu throws a nice head kick!

Katsu has managed to clinch.
Katsu stops a takedown attempt from for live.
Katsu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Katsu wants to stall.

for live has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Katsu uses from the top position.
for live working a defensive guard but Katsu passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. for live manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsu trying to stand up but can't free himself from for live's guard.

for live has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Katsu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, for live has tightened it up now! Katsu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). fight for live!