PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karly Maybi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Sakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akio Sakata is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Maybi
vs
Sakata

190 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karly Maybi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akio Sakata!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakata throws an overhand right that lands on Maybi's shoulder, as Maybi tries to avoid the shot.
Maybi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakata's head.

It looks like Akio Sakata has been cut.
Sakata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakata works the jab nicely.
Maybi lands a high kick!

Maybi clinches up with Sakata and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Maybi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maybi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maybi lands an elbow inside.
Maybi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakata has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maybi after a bit of a struggle.
A knee to the head by Maybi.
Sakata looking to stall.
Sakata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maybi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sakata throws an overhand right that lands on Maybi's shoulder, as Maybi tries to avoid the shot.
Sakata fails with a takedown attempt.
Karly Maybi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akio Sakata.
Maybi on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakata throws a nice looking combination but Maybi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maybi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakata as he jumps to the side.
Maybi tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maybi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maybi fails with an attempt to clinch.

Sakata tries to keep at a distance but Maybi has taken the fight into the clinch.

Maybi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakata takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maybi shoots in for a double leg but Sakata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakata! But no joy.
Sakata tries for a takedown but Maybi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Sakata finds it's target.

Maybi clinches.
Maybi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakata lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sakata looks winded!
Sakata has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maybi after a bit of a struggle.
Maybi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maybi.
Maybi lands a nice elbow.
Maybi crunches a lovely knee into Sakata's ribcage.
Maybi lands a knee to the body.

Maybi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sakata gets tackled into the cage by Maybi. Maybi maintains the clinch.

Maybi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maybi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maybi tries to clinch there but Sakata circles away.
Sakata keeps the fight on the outside.
Maybi tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maybi misses with a takedown attempt - Sakata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sakata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sakata fails to land with a series of punches.
Maybi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakata loads up on a big right hand but Maybi slips the punch.

Maybi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maybi taking a breather.

Maybi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maybi moves in looking to clinch but Sakata pushes him off.
Sakata takes a swing at Maybi's ribcage but misses.
Maybi misses with a takedown attempt - Sakata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Sakata bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sakata wants to control but Maybi is keeping him busy.
Sakata throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Maybi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakata wants to free his trapped foot but Maybi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sakata prevents Maybi from improving his position.
Sakata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakata with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maybi trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karly Maybi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Sakata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sakata goes for a double leg but Maybi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maybi continues to drive forward.
Maybi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maybi shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakata sprawls well. He's pushed Maybi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Maybi forces Sakata back against the cage and clinches.
Sakata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sakata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karly Maybi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akio Sakata.
Maybi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Maybi.
Nice elbow from Maybi.
Sakata takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maybi crunches a lovely knee into Sakata's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybi lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Akio Sakata's cut even more.

Maybi breaks from the clinch.
Sakata is breathing heavily.
Maybi leaves Sakata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maybi throws a big counter combination but Sakata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maybi 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!

Maybi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maybi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maybi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maybi is looking to clinch but Sakata is avoiding it.
Maybi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maybi scores with a head kick.
Sakata misses with an uppercut. Maybi saw that one coming.
Sakata tests Maybi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakata might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Maybi has managed to clinch.
Maybi lands a damaging elbow.
Karly Maybi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sakata is working for takedown but Maybi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maybi lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Maybi.
Maybi lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maybi scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maybi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maybi obliges.
Maybi blocking some punches.
Maybi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Maybi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maybi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakata swivels and escapes.
Sakata misses with a double jab.
Maybi tries to clinch but Sakata moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sakata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maybi tries to clinch up.
Maybi tries to clinch up but Sakata circles away and keeps his distance.

Maybi moves into range and clinches up with Sakata.
Maybi crunches a lovely knee into Sakata's ribcage.
The referee calls for Maybi to work.
Sakata is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maybi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maybi landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Maybi.

The cut above Akio Sakata's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maybi avoiding damage.

Maybi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakata misses with a right hand

and Maybi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maybi lands an elbow that stopped Sakata in his tracks for a moment.
Maybi gets underhooks to prevent Sakata's takedown attempt.

Maybi breaks the clinch.

Maybi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Maybi.
Maybi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Maybi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maybi has a takedown stuffed.
Maybi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Sakata.
Maybi shoots in but no luck this time.
Sakata shoots in for a double leg but Maybi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Maybi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maybi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sakata takes a knee to the side of the body.

Maybi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maybi tries to clinch but Sakata is having none of it.
A cross from Sakata lands.
Maybi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karly Maybi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akio Sakata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Maybi rushes Sakata and presses him up against the cage.
Maybi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maybi lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakata won't want to take too many of those.
Sakata takes an elbow to the temple.
Maybi lands an elbow just above Sakata 's eye.
Sakata wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maybi.
Maybi lands an elbow inside that Sakata shrugs off.
Sakata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maybi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maybi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Sakata tries to keep at a distance but Maybi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maybi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakata's face.
Sakata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Maybi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybi is looking to clinch but Sakata is avoiding it.
Maybi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakata can do to turn this around?

Maybi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Maybi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sakata throws a lazy right hand but Maybi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maybi tries to clinch but Sakata moves out of range.
Sakata misses with a body shot.
Maybi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakata pinned against the cage. Sakata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Maybi rushes Sakata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Sakata manages to break the clinch.
Maybi slips a straight right by Sakata.

Sakata tries to keep at a distance but Maybi has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakata has Maybi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maybi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karly Maybi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akio Sakata.
Maybi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maybi lands a nice knee to the body.
Maybi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maybi.
Maybi working Sakata over with knees to the body.
Maybi lands a nice elbow.
Sakata tries for a takedown but Maybi manages to get underhooks.
Maybi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maybi lands an elbow inside.

Akio Sakata's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Maybi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Maybi breaks the clinch.

Maybi forces Sakata back against the cage and clinches.

Maybi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakata throws a looping overhand right but Maybi ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Sakata - just one landing.
Sakata has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Maybi moves into the clinch.
Maybi lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakata won't want to take too many of those.
Maybi lands an elbow inside.

Maybi breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakata.
Maybi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakata's head.
Sakata misses with a wild combination.
Karly Maybi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maybi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maybi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Sakata throws a good cross that connects.
Maybi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakata's waist but Sakata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maybi off to one side.
Maybi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakata circles away.
Maybi dives in for a single leg takedown but Sakata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sakata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maybi drops his hands momentarily and Sakata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakata scores with a one two! Maybi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maybi tries to clinch but Sakata moves out of range.
Maybi tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakata misses the target.
Maybi fails with the takedown.
Akio Sakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Maybi as Sakata shoots in.
Maybi is looking to clinch but Sakata is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karly Maybi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maybi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karly Maybi!