PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Kaluma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Takashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kaluma
vs
Takashi

190 cm
27
140 lbs
16 - 18 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kiko Kaluma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takashi looks to land a right hand but Kaluma moved out of range.
Takashi looks winded!
Kaluma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee Takashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takashi tries to clinch but Kaluma is having none of it.

Kaluma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takashi sprawls well initially but Kaluma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kaluma is keen to just control but Takashi is a slippery customer.
Takashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaluma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaluma.
Takashi wants to improve his position but Kaluma is controlling well.
Takashi is trying to maintain the position but Kaluma is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaluma prevents Takashi from improving his position.
Kaluma working over Takashi with some ground and pound. Takashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Kaluma.
Kaluma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takashi's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaluma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaluma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takashi is looking to get back to full guard here but Kaluma has managed to pass to side control instead.

Kaluma decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Takashi tries to keep at a distance but Kaluma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaluma is trying to drag Takashi to the mat but Takashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Kaluma has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Takashi regains guard immediately.
Kaluma preventing the sweep.
Kaluma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Takashi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Kaluma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaluma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takashi is trying to control Kaluma's posture but Kaluma avoids it.
Takashi dodges the ground and pound from Kaluma.

Kaluma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Who's going to make the next move?
Takashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma working the ground and pound.
Takashi is trying to get back to half guard.

Kaluma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kaluma working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Takashi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kaluma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaluma is thwarting Takashi's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kaluma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi is trying to maintain the position but Kaluma is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaluma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takashi wants to control but Kaluma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaluma working Takashi over with strikes.
Kaluma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takashi tries to roll over but Kaluma keeps him under control.

Kaluma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaluma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaluma working over Takashi with some ground and pound. Takashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaluma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaluma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takashi gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiko Kaluma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Takashi lands a right hook to the body.
Kaluma throws a series of punches but Takashi avoids them all with ease.
Takashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut lands for Takashi. That snapped Kaluma's head back.
Kaluma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takashi misses the shot to the body.
Takashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takashi misses the shot to the body.
Kaluma lands a head kick!
Horrible takedown by Kaluma or perhaps it was just good defense by Takashi which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice cross by Takashi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaluma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takashi is out of range.
Takashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaluma was well out of range. Poor timing from Takashi.

Kaluma moves into range and clinches up with Takashi.

Kaluma breaks the clinch.
Takashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaluma moves away.
Takashi throws a body punch but Kaluma moves out of range.
Takashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaluma keeps the fight on the outside.
Takashi tries to clinch up but Kaluma circles away and keeps his distance.
Takashi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaluma rather than just go for the knockout.
Takashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaluma.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiko Kaluma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaluma circles away.
Takashi tries to clinch but Kaluma is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi connects with a body shot.
Kaluma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takashi sprawls well. Takashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaluma gets slowly back to his feet.
Takashi moves in looking to clinch but Kaluma pushes him off.
Kaluma closes the distance and clinches up with Takashi, looking for a takedown. Kaluma pushes Takashi against the cage but Takashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takashi throws a body punch but Kaluma moves out of range.
Kaluma moves out of range of the strikes.
Takashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takashi throws a body punch but Kaluma moves out of range.
Kaluma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takashi as he avoids it easily.
Takashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaluma throws a low kick, looking for Takashi's leg but Takashi calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Kaluma clinches up with Takashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Takashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaluma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaluma tries a knee to the head but Takashi blocks it.
Kaluma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takashi to keep the fight standing.
Takashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaluma is working for takedown but Takashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
A hook to the body from Takashi.
Takashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaluma is keeping busy.
Kaluma blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Kaluma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi connects with a body shot that sends Kaluma's belly button to the back.
Takashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Takashi misses.
Kaluma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takashi.
Takashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaluma is just out of range.
A big left from Takashi misses.
Kaluma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kaluma closes the distance and pushes Takashi back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takashi lands an elbow that stopped Kaluma in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Takashi.
Kaluma is trying to push Takashi away but Takashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaluma has Takashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kaluma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Takashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Takashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaluma fails with a takedown attempt.
Takashi looks to land a combination but Kaluma avoids it well.
Kaluma fails to land the takedown.
Takashi misses with a body shot.
Takashi digs a good hook to Kaluma's body.
Takashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaluma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takashi connects with a body shot that sends Kaluma's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Takashi.
Takashi swings for the body but Kaluma moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaluma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaluma moves out of range of the leg kick from Takashi.
Takashi connects with a body shot.
Kiko Kaluma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaluma was well out of range. Poor timing from Takashi.
Takashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Takashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaluma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaluma ducks right into an uppercut from Takashi.
Jab from Takashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takashi. Kaluma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaluma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takashi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiko Kaluma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takashi digs a good body shot into Kaluma's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Takashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Takashi.

Kaluma gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Takashi working a defensive guard here.
Takashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaluma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaluma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaluma connects with a couple of short punches.
Takashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaluma manages to get himself to full guard.
Takashi wants to get up but he can't break Kaluma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma is trying to keep Takashi in close.
Takashi wants to stand but Kaluma has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Takashi stands up from Kaluma's guard - Takashi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lee Takashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takashi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kaluma shoots in for a takedown but Takashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takashi tries to clinch up but Kaluma circles away and keeps his distance.
Takashi connects with a body shot.
Kaluma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takashi as he jumps to the side.
Takashi just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaluma avoids the body shot from Takashi.
Takashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaluma.
Takashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaluma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takashi but Takashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slow jab from Takashi misses its intended target.
Takashi looks to land a combination but Kaluma avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaluma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaluma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takashi but Takashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takashi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Takashi!