PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Katakutan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zato Ino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximo Katakutan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Katakutan
vs
Ino

200 cm
21
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

176 cm
23
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Katakutan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zato Ino!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katakutan misses with a left hand
and Ino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Katakutan throws a right hand that Ino ducks under and follows up with a left that Ino also avoids with ease.
Katakutan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Katakutan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Katakutan throws a combination that misses

and Ino moves into the clinch.
Ino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Katakutan pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Ino pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Katakutan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Katakutan is fighting to break Ino's control of his arms but Ino is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Katakutan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ino is proving hard to escape from.
Ino pulls Katakutan in close to his closed guard and prevents Katakutan from doing any damage or advancing position.

Ino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katakutan postures up in Ino's guard and throws a big left but Ino blocks it.
Katakutan throws a strike but Ino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ino wants to control from the top but Katakutan keeps moving.

Katakutan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Ino slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ino controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan prevents Ino from improving position.
Ino gets to mount! Katakutan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ino content just to control the position here.
Ino raining down hammerfists from mount.
Katakutan tries to reverse the position but Ino maintains control.
Katakutan tries to hold on but Ino pushes him away.
Ino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan tries to reverse the position but Ino maintains control.
Ino throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Katakutan tries to control the position but Ino now has his back.
Ino really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Katakutan.
Katakutan holding both Ino 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ino really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Katakutan.
Katakutan rolls, trying to escape but Ino keeps control of the position.

Ino is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Katakutan is defending well though. Ino let's go of the attempt for now.
Katakutan tries to roll but Ino sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan avoids the strikes from Ino.
Ino doesn't have the hooks in and Katakutan manages to turn into his guard.
Ino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ino is trying to control the position but Katakutan postures up.
Ino wants to get back to his feet but Katakutan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Katakutan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Ino kicks Katakutan off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ino throws the kick towards the body but Katakutan avoids it.
Ino shoots in looking for a takedown. Katakutan tries to sprawl out of it but Ino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Katakutan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximo Katakutan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zato Ino.
Katakutan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ino wants to clinch up but Katakutan keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Katakutan tries to score with a low kick but Ino moves his leg out of the way.
Ino lands a high kick!
Ino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Katakutan under the eye.
Ino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ino tries to close the distance and clinch but Katakutan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katakutan thumps Ino with a low kick.
Ino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A left and a right from Ino both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katakutan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Katakutan thows a leg kick but Ino checks it

and Ino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ino.

Ino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katakutan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katakutan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ino's calf.
Katakutan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Katakutan. No joy for Ino on that attempt.
Katakutan misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ino scores with a shot to the body.

Ino has closed the distance and engaged Katakutan in a clinch.
Ino has Katakutan pressed against the cage, preventing Katakutan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Katakutan can't break the clinch.

Ino jumps into guard, dragging Katakutan to the mat.
Ino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Katakutan is fighting to break Ino's control of his arms but Ino is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Katakutan manages to get himself to full guard.
Ino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katakutan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Ino is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan wants to stand but Ino is controlling the position.
Ino wants to control from the top but Katakutan keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katakutan keeping full guard, as Ino tries to pass.
Ino advances position into side control!
Katakutan manages to get back to half guard.

Ino stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Katakutan tries to land a leg kick but Ino saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan throws a right hand that Ino ducks under and follows up with a left that Ino also avoids with ease.
Katakutan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Katakutan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Katakutan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Katakutan throws a head kick but Ino moves out of range.
Katakutan misses with a leg kick

so Ino counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Katakutan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ino dives into side control.
Ino content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katakutan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ino taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan is looking for a sweep.
Katakutan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Ino looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ino decides to stand back up. Ino steps back and let's Katakutan get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Katakutan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ino to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zato Ino 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!

Katakutan tests Ino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ino.
Katakutan throws a sloppy head kick and Ino moves out of range easily.
Ino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Katakutan throws a leg kick

and Ino decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Katakutan's guard.
Ino seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katakutan controlling the position.
Katakutan wants to improve his position but instead Ino has moved into half guard.
Ino stops Katakutan from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ino seems content to control.
Katakutan wants to control but Ino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Katakutan is trying to stand back up but Ino is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katakutan is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Katakutan throws a head kick but Ino moves out of range.
Katakutan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ino shoots in and drives through. Katakutan sprawls well.
No luck for Ino with that takedown attempt.
Maximo Katakutan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zato Ino.
Ino tries to close the distance and clinch but Katakutan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ino clinches with his opponent.
Maximo Katakutan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan tries to break free but Ino pushes him back against the cage.
Katakutan misses with some punches.

Ino manages to break the clinch.
Ino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Katakutan as he avoids it easily.
Maximo Katakutan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katakutan throws a head kick that misses.
Ino shoots in for a takedown but Katakutan shows good takedown defense.
Katakutan throws a nice looking combination but Ino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maximo Katakutan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katakutan throws a low kick but Ino moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Katakutan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Katakutan as Ino shoots in.
Katakutan misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Katakutan.
Katakutan stuffs the takedown.
Ino fails to land the takedown.
Katakutan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Katakutan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Katakutan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Katakutan misses with the combination.
Katakutan looks to throw the jab but Ino is out of range.
Katakutan throws a series of punches but Ino moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan thows a leg kick but Ino checks it

and Ino counters with a single leg into guard. Katakutan didn't expect that.
Ino wants to pass the guard but Katakutan is keeping the position.
Ino won't allow Katakutan to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ino controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ino sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Katakutan's guard.

Katakutan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ino is looking to advance position but Katakutan won't allow it.
Zato Ino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zato Ino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ino 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zato Ino!
Our winner, Zato Ino, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.