PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Okazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strauss has chosen Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Okazaki
vs
Strauss

178 cm
26
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

162 cm
26
142 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

PRIME DESIGNS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Okazaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Strauss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strauss stalling the fight.
Okazaki working hard to break the clinch.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Okazaki's ribcage. Okazaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okazaki backwards.
Okazaki trying to control the position but instead, Strauss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okazaki into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Okazaki taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strauss takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Okazaki's ribcage. Okazaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okazaki tries to stall but Strauss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strauss works on Okazaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Okazaki tries to circle away but Strauss has him pinned against the cage.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okazaki or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okazaki wants to break free but Strauss has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss pushes Okazaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strauss works on Okazaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Okazaki wants to break free but Strauss has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okazaki.
Strauss prevents the takedown attempt.
Okazaki is breathing heavily.
Strauss dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Okazaki wants a takedown.
Strauss stops a takedown attempt from Okazaki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keisuke Okazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss is leaning against Okazaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss digs a right hand into Okazaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okazaki's gas tank.
Okazaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strauss trying to land knees to the body.
Strauss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okazaki backwards.
Okazaki is looking for a takedown.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okazaki.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Strauss lands a damaging elbow.
Okazaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strauss tries to land knees in the clinch but Okazaki avoids the damage to the body.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Okazaki backwards.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okazaki is trying to pull guard but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Strauss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okazaki.
Strauss lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Okazaki tries to circle away but Strauss has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Okazaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
Strauss leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Strauss.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Strauss presses Okazaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okazakis head.
Strauss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strauss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strauss pushes Okazaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Strauss will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okazaki up against the cage.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okazaki tries to circle away but Strauss has him pinned against the cage.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Strauss is working Okazaki over against the cage.
Okazaki being controlled against the cage.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okazaki or not.
Strauss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okazaki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strauss as Okazaki tries to tie him up.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Strauss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Strauss swinging wildly here.

Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strauss missing with knees to the body.
Strauss cracks Okazaki with a nice body shot.
Strauss is working Okazaki over against the cage.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Okazaki backwards.
Okazaki wants to stall.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Okazaki looking to stall.
Okazaki managing to block the knees to the body from Strauss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Okazaki backwards.
Okazaki looking to throw knees to the head but Strauss is blocking nicely.
Strauss keeps control of Okazaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Okazaki pulls Strauss into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Strauss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Okazaki, up you get!
Strauss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okazaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strauss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strauss throws a one two combo.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Okazaki avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strauss forces Okazaki back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Okazaki is trying to break free.
Strauss trying to land knees to the body.
Strauss is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Okazaki taking a breather.
Okazaki is trying to pull guard but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Okazaki is trying to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strauss stops a takedown attempt from Okazaki.
Okazaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Strauss.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
Stalling in the clinch from Strauss.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Daniel Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okazaki backwards.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okazaki being controlled against the cage.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strauss digs a right hand into Okazaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okazaki's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okazaki avoids it.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Strauss digs a right hand into Okazaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okazaki's gas tank.
Okazaki is trying to drag Strauss to the mat but Strauss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keisuke Okazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okazaki wants to break free but Strauss has control.
Strauss cracks Okazaki with a nice body shot.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okazaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strauss lands an elbow just above Okazaki 's eye.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Okazaki's ribcage. Okazaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strauss tries to land knees in the clinch but Okazaki avoids the damage to the body.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strauss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strauss pushes Okazaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Strauss lands with a hook. Okazaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strauss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okazaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okazaki.
Strauss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okazaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okazaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okazaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Okazaki looks for the body kick but Strauss saw that one coming.

Strauss lands a left and a right that send Okazaki crashing to the mat, dazed. Strauss thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Okazaki is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Okazaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okazaki get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Okazaki stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Strauss runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Strauss! Daniel Strauss retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Daniel Strauss thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.