PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Katakutan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvador Dimagiba has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Katakutan
vs
Dimagiba

200 cm
27
165 lbs
11 - 11 - 1

202 cm
27
162 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Katakutan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katakutan tried to score with a low kick but Dimagiba checks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dimagiba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Dimagiba 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dimagiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dimagiba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Katakutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Katakutan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dimagiba has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dimagiba can't get the takedown.
Katakutan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katakutan lands an elbow inside that Dimagiba shrugs off.

It looks like Salvador Dimagiba has been cut.
Dimagiba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Katakutan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Katakutan prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximo Katakutan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvador Dimagiba.
Dimagiba wants a takedown but no success here.
Dimagiba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Katakutan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dimagiba looking for a takedown.
Dimagiba looks winded!
Katakutan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimagiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Katakutan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan trying to land knees to the body.

Katakutan breaks the clinch.
Katakutan leaves Dimagiba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Katakutan stuffs the takedown attempt from Dimagiba. Dimagiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Katakutan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Katakutan as he avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Katakutan. That's going to slow Dimagiba down.
Katakutan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katakutan throws a head kick that Dimagiba semi-blocks.
Dimagiba misses with a hook. Katakutan ducked under it nicely.
Dimagiba throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Katakutan.

Katakutan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katakutan controls Dimagiba momentarily but Dimagiba frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dimagiba is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimagiba landing with the ground and pound.
Katakutan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dimagiba's guard.
Dimagiba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Dimagiba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dimagiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katakutan.
Katakutan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dimagiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katakutan.
Katakutan wants to get up but he can't break Dimagiba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dimagiba wants to sweep but no luck.
Katakutan throws a strike but Dimagiba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Katakutan trying to keep a closed guard but Dimagiba is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dimagiba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dimagiba is working Katakutan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Katakutan keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Katakutan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dimagiba defends well.
Katakutan working a defensive guard here.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Katakutan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Katakutan has his feet on Dimagiba's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Katakutan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Katakutan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba avoids the head kick by Katakutan.
Dimagiba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dimagiba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katakutan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maximo Katakutan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Salvador Dimagiba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dimagiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Katakutan. Katakutan obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice takedown defense from Katakutan. No joy for Dimagiba on that attempt.
Katakutan misses with a two punch combination.
Katakutan tried to score with a low kick but Dimagiba checks it.
Katakutan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Dimagiba has Katakutan up against the cage in a clinch.
Katakutan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Katakutan gets control of Dimagiba's arms and successfully pulls guard. Katakutan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Katakutan keeps moving.
Dimagiba landing some decent shots from guard.
Katakutan 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.
Dimagiba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katakutan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan wants to get back to his feet but Dimagiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Katakutan pulls Dimagiba in close to prevent any damage.
Dimagiba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katakutan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katakutan controls Dimagiba momentarily but Dimagiba frees himself.
Dimagiba won't allow Katakutan to sweep him here.
Katakutan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Maximo Katakutan just wasn't active enough.
Katakutan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimagiba. That did some damage!
Dimagiba misses with a body shot.

Dimagiba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Katakutan's half guard.
Katakutan is looking to control Dimagiba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Katakutan avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan tries to kick Dimagiba off but Dimagiba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Salvador Dimagiba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dimagiba prevents Katakutan from improving his position.

Katakutan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dimagiba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katakutan taking some punishment here, with Dimagiba in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katakutan trying to hold on to Dimagiba's head to control him but Dimagiba postures up.
Katakutan is looking to escape.
Dimagiba drops an elbow to the side of Katakutan's head.
Dimagiba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dimagiba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dimagiba drops an elbow to the side of Katakutan's head.
Katakutan manages to get to full guard.
Katakutan is looking to stand up but Dimagiba isn't so interested in that idea.
Dimagiba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katakutan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Katakutan blocks nicely.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Katakutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimagiba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Katakutan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Katakutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Katakutan trying to keep a closed guard but Dimagiba is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Katakutan thows a body shot but no joy.

Dimagiba has managed to clinch.

Katakutan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katakutan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimagiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katakutan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba throws a right and a left that Katakutan avoids nicely.
Katakutan misses with a low kick as Dimagiba jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Salvador Dimagiba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Salvador Dimagiba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Katakutan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimagiba.

Katakutan gets caught flat footed, as Dimagiba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Katakutan keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dimagiba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dimagiba stops Katakutan from standing up.
Dimagiba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Katakutan keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Salvador Dimagiba hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Katakutan dodges the punch combination from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maximo Katakutan is winning the standup battle so far.
Katakutan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dimagiba back to the cage. Katakutan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Katakutan.
Dimagiba misses with a combination
and Katakutan counters with a leg kick.
Dimagiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Katakutan is predictable there

and Dimagiba counters with a takedown into side control.
Katakutan is trying to get back to half guard.
Katakutan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dimagiba off and has taken his back!
Dimagiba is really stuck here.
Katakutan gets his hands free as Dimagiba looks to control.
Katakutan is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dimagiba. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Katakutan seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Dimagiba's chin but Dimagiba turns very nicely into Katakutan's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Dimagiba.
Katakutan pulls Dimagiba in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan wants to stand and escape but Dimagiba is having none of it.
Dimagiba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Katakutan blocks nicely.
Katakutan trying to control the position.
Katakutan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Katakutan keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Katakutan blocks nicely.
Katakutan is trying to keep Dimagiba in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dimagiba won't allow Katakutan to sweep him here.

Maximo Katakutan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Katakutan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dimagiba fails with the takedown
and Katakutan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dimagiba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maximo Katakutan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvador Dimagiba.
Dimagiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katakutan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maximo Katakutan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katakutan throws a nice looking combination but Dimagiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katakutan misses with a wild body shot.
Katakutan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown but Katakutan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dimagiba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dimagiba is defended easily by Katakutan.
Katakutan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Katakutan, as that shot connected.
Katakutan looks to land a combination but Dimagiba avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Dimagiba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Katakutan tries to work over Dimagiba's front leg with a kick but Dimagiba checks it.
Dimagiba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katakutan circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Dimagiba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dimagiba blocks a head kick by Katakutan.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salvador Dimagiba.
I think Dimagiba 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Dimagiba!
After the fight, Salvador Dimagiba was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Maximo Katakutan had this to say: 'Its hard to fight a Friend But this our job to give the best fight and entertain the crowd.. SHOUT OUTS TO ALL OF YOU MMA FIGHT FANS AROUND THE WORLD!!!!.. i'll be back bitch!!'.