PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 4080 p4p, 2309 weight class) and Molokai Built (ranked 86 p4p, 61 weight class). Kakuto comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kakuto
vs
Built

190 cm
35
225
11 - 7 - 0

169 cm
38
140
20 - 16 - 1

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tsuyoi Kakuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Molokai Built!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuto dives in for a single leg takedown but Built sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Built looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kakuto tries to score a body lock takedown but Built shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Built misses with some punches.
Built working aggressively here.
Built prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Kakuto blocking some punches.
Kakuto blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuto.
Kakuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakuto.
Kakuto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Built to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Built.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built is pressed up against the cage. Kakuto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Built down to the mat. Built avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kakuto shoots in but Built avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt.
As Kakuto backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Kakuto manages to avoid it all.

Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Built's guard.

Built wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto shoots in for a double leg but Built sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown. Built tries to sprawl out of it but Kakuto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Built manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Built throws a counter combo.
Kakuto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown. Built tries to sprawl out of it but Kakuto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Built manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from Kakuto. Kakuto gets slowly back to his feet.
As Kakuto backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Kakuto manages to avoid it all.
Built keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tsuyoi Kakuto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kakuto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kakuto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Built pinned against the cage. Built gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Built as Kakuto shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kakuto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Built. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt.
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from Kakuto. Kakuto gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuto shoots in but Built avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up with Built, looking for a takedown. Kakuto pushes Built against the cage but Built circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kakuto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Built's waist but Built gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kakuto off to one side.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Kakuto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Built leaves Kakuto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Kakuto backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Kakuto manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuto dives in for a single leg takedown but Built sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Kakuto backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Kakuto manages to avoid it all.
Kakuto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Built smiles and moves away.
Kakuto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kakuto shoots in for a double leg but Built sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Kakuto misses with a takedown
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from Kakuto. Kakuto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kakuto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kakuto.
Kakuto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Kakuto backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Kakuto manages to avoid it all.
Kakuto shoots in but Built avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Molokai Built seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Built. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt.
Kakuto misses with a takedown
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Kakuto.

Kakuto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Built wants to stand back up but Kakuto manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Built is trying to buck Kakuto off.

Kakuto stands up and beckons Built to his feet.
Kakuto goes for a double leg but Built avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Built continues to drive forward.
Kakuto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Built prevents it.
Kakuto blocking some punches.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakuto blocks an uppercut.
Kakuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built misses with some punches.
Kakuto blocks an uppercut.
Kakuto blocking some punches.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with some punches.
Kakuto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kakuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuto.
Kakuto blocking some punches.

Kakuto pulls guard.
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!
Built loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Built throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kakuto is looking to stand up but Built isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kakuto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Built defends well and Kakuto ends up having to push Built into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakuto backwards.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Kakuto backwards.
Kakuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakuto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Built is defending well.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kakuto pulls Built into guard.
Built tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Built is looking to work some ground and pound but Kakuto has wrist control.
Kakuto wants to get back to his feet but Built is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakuto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kakuto has his feet on Built's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kakuto dives in for a single leg takedown but Built sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Kakuto backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Kakuto manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Molokai Built seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Kakuto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuto.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuto.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.

Kakuto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Built uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kakuto is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kakuto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Built is defending well.
Kakuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuto.
Built misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kakuto is trying to pull guard but Built turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is working for takedown but Built is calmly controlling the position for now.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakuto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Kakuto backwards.
Kakuto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakuto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Built blocks it with crossed arms.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakuto backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kakuto backwards.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Kakuto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Built to keep the fight standing.
Kakuto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kakuto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakuto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built working aggressively here.
Built misses with the head strike.
Kakuto takes a shot to the head.
Kakuto looking for a takedown.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuto.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakuto.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kakuto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Built blocks it with crossed arms.
Built misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Molokai Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Built winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Molokai Built!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Molokai Built!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Molokai Built!

Molokai Built wins by unanimous decision!
Molokai Built decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Tsuyoi Kakuto spoke after the fight, saying 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '.