PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Kajiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kratus Pretorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kajiwara
vs
Pretorian

183 cm
23
184 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

178 cm
23
185 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoshi Kajiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratus Pretorian!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kajiwara throws a leg kick but Pretorian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pretorian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kajiwara circles away.
Kajiwara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pretorian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kajiwara somewhat.
Kajiwara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pretorian.
Kajiwara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pretorian defends it nicely.
Pretorian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Kajiwara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pretorian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Satoshi Kajiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kratus Pretorian.
Pretorian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Pretorian with that takedown attempt.
Pretorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kajiwara.
Kajiwara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kajiwara dives in and scores a takedown into Pretorian's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kajiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Kajiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Pretorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pretorian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Pretorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pretorian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Pretorian has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kajiwara off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kajiwara tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kajiwara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pretorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pretorian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kajiwara circles away.
Kajiwara looks for a takedown but Pretorian sprawls well.
Kajiwara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara lands a head kick!
Kajiwara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pretorian.
Kajiwara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pretorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pretorian fails to land the takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pretorian.
Kajiwara wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara prevents Pretorian from improving position.
Pretorian blocks the strikes from Kajiwara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kajiwara pushes Pretorian away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pretorian gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pretorian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kajiwara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kajiwara is looking for a sweep.
Kajiwara sneaks back into half guard.
Pretorian trying to pass the guard but Kajiwara defending well.
Pretorian wants to advance to full mount but Kajiwara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pretorian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pretorian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pretorian won't allow Kajiwara to get back to his feet.
Kajiwara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kajiwara looking for a sweep. Not yet Kajiwara, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Kajiwara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kajiwara throws a head kick that Pretorian semi-blocks.
Kajiwara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pretorian swivels and escapes.
Kajiwara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pretorian stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoshi Kajiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pretorian avoids the head kick by Kajiwara.
Pretorian closes the distance and clinches up with Kajiwara, looking for a takedown. Pretorian pushes Kajiwara against the cage but Kajiwara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pretorian tries for a takedown but Kajiwara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Satoshi Kajiwara is winning the standup battle so far.
Pretorian shoots in for a double leg but Kajiwara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kajiwara shoots in for a double leg but Pretorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kajiwara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pretorian tries to avoid it but Kajiwara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pretorian to the ground. Pretorian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kajiwara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pretorian.
Kajiwara stuffs the takedown attempt from Pretorian. Pretorian gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kajiwara.

Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kajiwara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pretorian wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara throws some wild stikes that Pretorian manages to avoid easily.

Kajiwara is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pretorian to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pretorian shrugs it off.
Pretorian is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Satoshi Kajiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kajiwara is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pretorian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kajiwara looking to secure an arm triangle but Pretorian defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pretorian wants to get back to his feet.

Kajiwara looking to secure an arm triangle but Pretorian defends it well.
Kajiwara lands a big shot there that rocks Pretorian but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara won't let Pretorian get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Kajiwara looking to secure an arm triangle but Pretorian defends it well.
Kajiwara trying to control but Pretorian is having none of it.

Kajiwara wants to finish this one by submission but Pretorian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kajiwara.
Pretorian trying desperately to get to his feet.

Kajiwara is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pretorian to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pretorian shrugs it off.
Kajiwara punching from mount but Pretorian doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kajiwara working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kajiwara lands a heavy elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pretorian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pretorian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kajiwara looking to finish with strikes here!
Kajiwara breaks from Pretorian's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Kajiwara looking for a guillotine from mount but Pretorian is having none of it.
Pretorian is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pretorian holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kajiwara tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pretorian is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kajiwara thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Kajiwara dominated that second round.
That's time! Kajiwara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A chopping leg kick lands by Kajiwara.
Kajiwara shoots in for a double leg but Pretorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kajiwara shoots in looking for a takedown. Pretorian tries to sprawl out of it but Kajiwara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pretorian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Kajiwara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pretorian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kajiwara looking to pass the guard.
Pretorian is looking to stand up but Kajiwara isn't so interested in that idea.
Kajiwara postures up in Pretorian's guard and throws a big left but Pretorian blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kajiwara throwing strikes but missing.

Kajiwara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kajiwara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kajiwara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pretorian keeping moving, preventing Kajiwara from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kajiwara stands and throws Pretorian's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Kajiwara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pretorian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kajiwara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Pretorian sneaks out the side door and pushes Kajiwara away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kajiwara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pretorian's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Kajiwara.
Kratus Pretorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kajiwara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoshi Kajiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pretorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pretorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kajiwara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kajiwara has his takedown stuffed
and Pretorian counters with a series of strikes. Kajiwara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kajiwara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Kajiwara or perhaps it was just good defense by Pretorian which made him look bad.
Satoshi Kajiwara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara stuffs the takedown attempt from Pretorian. Pretorian gets slowly back to his feet.
Pretorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kajiwara.
Kajiwara wants to clinch but Pretorian slips to the side

and Pretorian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pretorian.
Kajiwara keeping full guard, as Pretorian tries to pass.
Kajiwara wants to stand and escape but Pretorian is having none of it.
Pretorian is looking to work some ground and pound but Kajiwara has wrist control.

Kajiwara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pretorian is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kajiwara.
Kajiwara tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pretorian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kajiwara wants to get back to his feet but Pretorian drags him back down.
Kajiwara defending against the ground and pound.
Kajiwara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pretorian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kajiwara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pretorian slips a nice elbow through Kajiwara's hands, connecting with Kajiwara's forehead.
Pretorian thows a huge punch but Kajiwara dodges it nicely.
Kajiwara trying to control from the bottom.
Satoshi Kajiwara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Pretorian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Satoshi Kajiwara.
Well Kajiwara 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Kajiwara!