PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sagandi Legend (ranked 3050 p4p, 3516 weight class) and Kazuchika Okada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuchika Okada has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Legend
vs
Okada

225 cm
24
265
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
236
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sagandi Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kazuchika Okada!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Legend displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okada throws out the jab.
Legend half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Okada clinches up with Legend and pushes him back against the cage.
Okada stops a takedown attempt from Legend.
Okada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Legend is trying to pull guard but Okada has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Legend looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sagandi Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okada stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okada prevents Legend from breaking the clinch.
Come on Okada - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Legend wants to break free but Okada has control.
Legend has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Okada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Legend wants to get back to striking at distance but Okada won't allow it.
Legend effectively controlling the action here.
Legend is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legend tries to score a body lock takedown but Okada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Legend is pressed up against the cage. Okada has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Legend down to the mat. Legend avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Okada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legend feinted with a counter takedown.
Okada throws a front kick aimed at Legend's knee but Legend avoids it well.
Okada throws a hook but Legend blocks it.
Legend feinted with a counter takedown.

Okada moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Legend.
The referee is keeping an eye on Okada - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Legend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okada avoids a wild elbow strike from Legend.
Legend has had enough of the clinch but Okada keeps him there for the moment.
Legend tries to break free but Okada pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Okada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four 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.
Legend is trying to push Okada away but Okada has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Okada gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Legend regains guard.
We've been informed that Okada has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Okada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Legend with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Okada can't handle though.
Okada is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Legend can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okada controls the pace.
Okada wants to control from the top but Legend keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okada landing with the ground and pound.
Okada with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuchika Okada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Legend takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Legend tries to counter with a takedown but Okada is quick to defend against it.

Okada clinches up with Legend and pushes him back against the cage.
Okada keeps control of Legend as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okada's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Legend is trying to pull guard but Okada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okada has him pressed against the cage.
Okada stalling in the clinch.
Legend is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Okada is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Legend is trying to break free.
Legend drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sagandi Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legend tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okada just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legend is trying to force a seperation but Okada has the dominant position.
Legend tries to pull guard but Okada holds him up against the cage and eventually Legend drops back down to his feet.
Legend is stalling here.
Legend fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Legend wants a takedown.
Okada stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend has Okada pressed against the cage.
Legend slows down the pace here.
Legend gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Okada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legend's efforts to push away.
Okada stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Okada - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legend tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okada smiles and moves away.
Okada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legend manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legend changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legend manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okada.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Okada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuchika Okada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Okada scoring well with a low kick there.
Okada misses with a head kick.
Legend slips a straight right by Okada.
Legend half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legend swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legend changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Okada has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okada stalling against the cage.
Legend is pushing Okada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Legend's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legend jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okada walks away with a smile on his face. Legend gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Okada tries to close the distance and clinch but Legend swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legend appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okada.
Okada misses with a straight right.
Okada misses with a takedown

and Legend counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Legend.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okada pulls Legend in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okada controls Legend momentarily but Legend frees himself.
Okada controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Okada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kazuchika Okada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sagandi Legend.
Well Okada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuchika Okada!