PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yurgi Invokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumina Sato had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Sato
vs
Invokov

168 cm
20
154 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Crashforce Voodoo Labs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rumina Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yurgi Invokov!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Sato misses.
Invokov tries to clinch but Sato moves out of range.

Sato clinches.
Sato lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sato.
A hook to the body from Sato.
Invokov looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Sato - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Sato - that landed with a thud.
Sato avoiding damage.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Sato as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Sato.
Sato stalling.
Sato lands a body shot.
Invokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
Sato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sato.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Invokov is rocked!
Sato is leaning against Invokov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sato works on Invokov's body with a couple of short punches.
Sato landing knees to the body.
Sato presses Invokov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Invokovs head.
Sato controlling the action here for a moment.
Invokov takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sato.
Sato working Invokov over with knees to the body.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sato digs a right hand into Invokov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Invokov's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Sato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sato.
Sato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Invokov or not.
Invokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sato lands an uppercut.
Sato lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands with a left to the head.
Sato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sato lands with a light punch inside.
Sato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Invokov or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sato.
Sato lands a hook that snaps the head of Invokov backwards.
Sato'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.
Invokov fails to pull guard.
Sato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Invokov backwards.
Sato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Invokov backwards.
Sato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Invokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sato walks away with a smile on his face. Invokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Invokov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rumina Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yurgi Invokov.
Sato cracks Invokov with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Sato.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands with a right to the head.
Sato presses Invokov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sato has Invokov pressed against the cage.

Sato has Invokov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sato pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Invokov tumbling to the mat - Sato dives into Invokov's guard.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Invokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Invokov has his foot on Sato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sato works his way back into a safe position though.
Sato lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Invokov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sato passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sato thows a huge punch but Invokov dodges it nicely.
Sato is pressing down on Invokov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Invokov is holding on for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Invokov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Sato misses.
Invokov dives in and grabs Sato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sato pushes down on Invokov's head and hops out.
Sato misses with a wild body shot.
Sato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Invokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invokov fails with a takedown attempt.
Invokov is breathing heavily.
Sato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Invokov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rumina Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato stuffs the takedown.
Rumina Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yurgi Invokov.
Sato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Invokov manages to avoid it.
Sato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Invokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sato.
Rumina Sato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sato throws a jab but it's blocked by Invokov.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Invokov.
Sato tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Invokov easily slips into full mount!
Sato wants to hold on but Invokov pushes him away.
Invokov trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Invokov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sato has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sato!
Sato connects with a couple of short punches.
Sato is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Invokov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sato drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Invokov dives on top into guard.
Invokov looking to pass the guard.

Sato working for a triangle but Invokov defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sato can't keep his opponent in guard - Invokov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rumina Sato will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sato swings for the body but Invokov moves out of range.
Sato misses with a body shot.
Invokov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato tries to clinch up but Invokov circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sato shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato looking to ground and pound but Invokov is blocking nicely.
Invokov is looking to get to half guard.
Sato landing strikes, looking to finish!
Invokov is trying desperately to improve position.
Sato looking to finish Invokov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Invokov!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands a big shot there that rocks Invokov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Invokov gets back to half guard.
Invokov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Invokov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Invokov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sato throws a big right hand that misses.
Sato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rumina Sato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sato content to stall in guard here.
Sato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Invokov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Sato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Invokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sato has managed to get both his arms back between Invokov's legs - danger averted.
Sato wants to control from the top but Invokov keeps moving.
Sato sitting in guard here, content to control.
Invokov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sato.
Yurgi Invokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sato trying to control but Invokov is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rumina Sato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sato has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumina Sato!