PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1205 p4p, 2096 weight class) and Balal Lama (ranked 141 p4p, 245 weight class). Kakuto comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kakuto
vs
Lama

190 cm
43
243
24 - 8 - 1

195 cm
37
220
22 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Fantasy Threads

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tsuyoi Kakuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lama.
Nice takedown defense from Kakuto. No joy for Lama on that attempt.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown. Lama tries to sprawl out of it but Kakuto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lama throws an overhand right that lands on Kakuto's shoulder, as Kakuto tries to avoid the shot.
Lama thuds a left hand into Kakuto's body.
Lama throws a series of punches but Kakuto moves out of range.
Kakuto slips under a jab from Lama.
Lama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakuto appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Lama misses.
Kakuto throws a big counter combination but Lama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lama tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lama can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Kakuto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kakuto is looking to control Lama but Lama is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Lama right now.
Lama is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is hanging on to Lama's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kakuto's guard. Nice work there by Lama.
Lama trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Lama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Lama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lama won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lama controlling him for the moment.

Kakuto is looking for a triangle but Lama pushes his legs off easily.

Kakuto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lama trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lama manages to get himself to full guard.

Lama looking to control but Kakuto passes into half guard.
Lama is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lama wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has mounted him!
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Lama to control.
Lama tries to reverse the position but Kakuto maintains control.
Lama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kakuto prevents Lama from improving his position.
Lama wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has passed into side control.
Lama regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tsuyoi Kakuto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kakuto moves out of range of the leg kick from Lama.
We've been told by Kakuto's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Kakuto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kakuto is in Lama's guard.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lama.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lama is on top in guard.

Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Lama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lama controlling him for the moment.

Kakuto is looking for a triangle but Lama pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lama controlling from the top position.
Lama stands up over Kakuto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.

Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lama is aware though and is defending well.
Lama pushing down on Kakuto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lama prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lama's back!
Lama is trying to stand back up.
Lama tries to escape but Kakuto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lama has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lama keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto doesn't have the hooks in and Lama manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lama's guard.

Lama wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Kakuto has taken Lama's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Lama has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview.