PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cale Kappaluna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamoru Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamura has chosen HEKIREKI as his entrance music. Mamoru Takamura has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cale Kappaluna's chin.

Kappaluna
vs
Takamura

184 cm
21
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cale Kappaluna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamoru Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamura lands a leg kick that knocks Kappaluna off balance momentarily.
Takamura looks to land a left hand but Kappaluna moved out of range nicely.
Takamura checks a leg kick nicely.
Kappaluna throws a head kick but Takamura moves out of range.
Kappaluna dives in and grabs Takamura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takamura pushes down on Kappaluna's head and hops out.
Takamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cale Kappaluna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kappaluna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takamura misses with a hook.
Kappaluna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Kappaluna is predictable there
and Takamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kappaluna.
Kappaluna lands a leg kick that knocks Takamura off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takamura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kappaluna throws a leg kick
and Takamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kappaluna wants to land a leg kick but Takamura is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kappaluna connects with an inside leg kick.
Kappaluna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kappaluna tries to score with a low kick but Takamura moves his leg out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kappaluna, right into the meat.
A jab from Takamura misses.
Takamura throws a right hand that Kappaluna ducks under and follows up with a left that Kappaluna also avoids with ease.
Takamura looks to land a right hand but Kappaluna moved out of range.
Takamura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kappaluna.
Takamura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kappaluna tries a head kick but it misses.
Kappaluna is looking to slow Takamura down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Takamura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kappaluna throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kappaluna.
Kappaluna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takamura's calf.
Takamura misses with an uppercut
and Kappaluna counters with a good low kick that Takamura was not able to check.
Takamura looks gassed!
Kappaluna bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kappaluna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mamoru Takamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takamura throws a leg kick but Kappaluna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kappaluna throws a head kick that Takamura semi-blocks.
Takamura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kappaluna.
No luck for Kappaluna with that takedown attempt.
Takamura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Kappaluna tenderised Takamura's leg. Takamura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kappaluna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takamura takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kappaluna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kappaluna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kappaluna dives in and grabs Takamura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takamura pushes down on Kappaluna's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cale Kappaluna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kappaluna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kappaluna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takamura moves out of range of the leg kick from Kappaluna.
Takamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kappaluna. Kappaluna obviously looking to wear him down.
Kappaluna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kappaluna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takamura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takamura avoids the head kick by Kappaluna.
Kappaluna thumps Takamura with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kappaluna lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takamura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kappaluna pushes Takamura away with a front kick.
Kappaluna lands a front kick.
Kappaluna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kappaluna goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kappaluna scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kappaluna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from Kappaluna lands but Takamura takes it in his stride.
Kappaluna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takamura's sensitive parts.
Takamura has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kappaluna.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kappaluna. That's going to slow Takamura down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kappaluna.
Takamura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kappaluna can pounce on him.
Kappaluna lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cale Kappaluna dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A nice leg kick lands there from Kappaluna.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kappaluna. That's going to slow Takamura down.
Takamura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kappaluna.
Takamura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kappaluna lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takamura takes a step back to recover.
Kappaluna thumps Takamura with a low kick.
Mamoru Takamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kappaluna throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kappaluna throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kappaluna scores with a head kick. Takamura tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Takamura is breathing heavily.
Kappaluna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kappaluna cracks the inside of Takamura's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kappaluna can pounce on him.
Kappaluna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kappaluna.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kappaluna, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Kappaluna.
An inside leg kick lands from Kappaluna.
Kappaluna throws a head kick that half lands.
That kick from Kappaluna tenderised Takamura's leg. Takamura is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Kappaluna.
An inside leg kick lands from Kappaluna.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kappaluna lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kappaluna.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kappaluna counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kappaluna.
Kappaluna delivers a nice body kick.
Kappaluna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cale Kappaluna is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kappaluna. Takamura shrugs it off though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kappaluna, right into the meat.
Takamura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kappaluna pushes Takamura away with a front kick.

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

Kappaluna decides to stand up, so the ref orders Takamura to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kappaluna. That's going to slow Takamura down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kappaluna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takamura's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kappaluna.
Kappaluna thumps Takamura with a low kick.
Kappaluna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kappaluna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kappaluna throws a head kick that Takamura semi-blocks.
Good leg kick by Kappaluna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kappaluna, right into the meat.
Kappaluna throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kappaluna. Takamura shrugs it off though.
Kappaluna throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kappaluna, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Takamura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kappaluna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kappaluna connects with a leg kick. Takamura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takamura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kappaluna can pounce on him.

Kappaluna looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Kappaluna gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Takamura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kappaluna throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takamura's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takamura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kappaluna scoring well with a low kick there.
Kappaluna cracks the inside of Takamura's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cale Kappaluna dominated that second round.
That's time! Kappaluna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kappaluna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Kappaluna is just out of range.
Kappaluna wants to land a leg kick but Takamura is out of range.
Kappaluna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kappaluna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kappaluna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kappaluna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kappaluna scores with a leg kick.
Kappaluna connects with an inside leg kick.
Takamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kappaluna.
Kappaluna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kappaluna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kappaluna.
Kappaluna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takamura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kappaluna.
Kappaluna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kappaluna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kappaluna scores with a spinning back kick!
Kappaluna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takamura. That did some damage!
Kappaluna throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kappaluna. That's going to slow Takamura down.
Kappaluna lands with a slapping head kick.
Kappaluna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takamura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kappaluna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takamura's calf.
Kappaluna lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takamura will feel that in the morning.
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!
Kappaluna lands with a nice body kick.
Kappaluna feints and then cracks Takamura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takamura down.
Kappaluna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takamura's calf.
Kappaluna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takamura's calf.
Kappaluna cracks the inside of Takamura's front leg.
Kappaluna throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kappaluna goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kappaluna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takamura.
Kappaluna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamura leaves Kappaluna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cale Kappaluna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takamura throws a right hand that misses
and Kappaluna counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Kappaluna.
Kappaluna is looking to slow Takamura down with leg kicks.
Kappaluna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takamura throws a jab when Kappaluna was well out of range.
Kappaluna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kappaluna lands a high kick!
Takamura misses with a head kick.
Kappaluna throws a front kick that sends Takamura stumbling back into the cage.
Takamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takamura takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Kappaluna.
Kappaluna scores with a leg kick.
Kappaluna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kappaluna scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Kappaluna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kappaluna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kappaluna misses with a head kick.
Kappaluna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kappaluna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takamura has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kappaluna.
Nice body kick there by Kappaluna.
Mamoru Takamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takamura takes a head kick and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cale Kappaluna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kappaluna 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cale Kappaluna!
Cale Kappaluna is the new middleweight champion!