PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jouichirou Daisuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ran Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daisuke comes to the cage accompanied by Ronald Jenkees - Stay Crunchy. Ran Sakamoto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Daisuke
vs
Sakamoto

171 cm
19
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jouichirou Daisuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ran Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daisuke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daisuke.
Daisuke drops Sakamoto with a right and a left! Daisuke comes rushing in but Sakamoto regains his composure and manages to keep Daisuke in guard.
Daisuke advances position into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Daisuke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daisuke lands a decent elbow from side control.

Daisuke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Check out the look on Daisuke's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto is trying to improve his position.
Sakamoto looks gassed!

Daisuke tries for a kimura but Sakamoto is defending well.
Daisuke tries to move to mount but Sakamoto blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daisuke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Daisuke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sakamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Daisuke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakamoto prevents Daisuke from improving position.

Daisuke swings around for an armbar but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Daisuke's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daisuke is on top in guard.
Daisuke wants to pass the guard but Sakamoto is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke stopping the sweep attempt from Sakamoto.

Sakamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daisuke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daisuke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakamoto, not yet.

Daisuke 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.
Daisuke advances to half guard.

Daisuke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Daisuke wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakamoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sakamoto is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Daisuke pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sakamoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Daisuke.
Sakamoto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Daisuke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daisuke is nestled in close to Sakamoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Daisuke moves nicely into side control.
Daisuke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Daisuke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sakamoto is trying to improve his position.

Daisuke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daisuke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daisuke is nestled in close to Sakamoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Daisuke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakamoto defends it well.
Daisuke lands with a punch from half guard.

Daisuke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sakamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daisuke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Daisuke moves nicely into side control.
Daisuke is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Daisuke.
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.

Daisuke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Daisuke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Daisuke is working for a submission of some sort.

Sakamoto actively working from the bottom here.
Jouichirou Daisuke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daisuke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sakamoto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daisuke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep. Daisuke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Daisuke is looking for a kimura but Sakamoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daisuke to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daisuke slips a nice elbow through Sakamoto's hands, connecting with Sakamoto's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sakamoto looking for submissions off his back.

Daisuke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakamoto defends it well.
Daisuke moves nicely into side control.
Daisuke scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sakamoto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Daisuke is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sakamoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Daisuke has a good base and remains in mount.
Sakamoto manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Sakamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Daisuke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakamoto is just riding it out for now. Daisuke eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daisuke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sakamoto gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakamoto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Sakamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Daisuke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Daisuke 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.

Sakamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke forces his way into half guard.
Daisuke working Sakamoto over with strikes.
Daisuke working Sakamoto over with strikes.

Daisuke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakamoto is just riding it out for now. Daisuke eventually gives up the hold.

Daisuke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daisuke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakamoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Daisuke is working for a submission of some sort.

Daisuke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daisuke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sakamoto actively working from the bottom here.
Daisuke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sakamoto!
Daisuke is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Daisuke looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Daisuke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sakamoto is surviving well by controlling Daisuke's body position as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Daisuke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sakamoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jouichirou Daisuke dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Daisuke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakamoto blocks the leg kick.
Jouichirou Daisuke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daisuke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daisuke waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Daisuke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but Daisuke shows good takedown defense.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daisuke.
Sakamoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Daisuke sprawls well. He's pushed Sakamoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daisuke misses with a wild body shot.
Daisuke catches Sakamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Daisuke gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daisuke lands a nice short elbow.
Sakamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Daisuke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakamoto is just riding it out for now. Daisuke eventually gives up the hold.
Daisuke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daisuke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daisuke lands strikes from half guard.
Daisuke wants to pass the guard but Sakamoto is defending well.
Daisuke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Daisuke wants to pass to mount but Sakamoto is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Daisuke there.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep. Daisuke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Daisuke is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sakamoto has managed to free his arm - good work.

Sakamoto actively working from the bottom here.
Sakamoto is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Daisuke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daisuke is pressing down on Sakamoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakamoto is holding on for now.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep. Daisuke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daisuke connects with a crisp jab.
Daisuke tries to land a front kick but Sakamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakamoto is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

Daisuke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sakamoto's guard.
Daisuke passes Sakamoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daisuke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Daisuke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke wants to pass the guard but Sakamoto is defending well.

Sakamoto is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Daisuke pulls his head out easily.
Daisuke works his foot free and advances to mount.

Daisuke working for a submission but Sakamoto is keeping him at bay.

Sakamoto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Daisuke.
Daisuke lands a big shot there that rocks Sakamoto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Daisuke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto can't escape the position.
Daisuke lands a big elbow.

Daisuke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Daisuke landing strikes from the mount and Sakamoto is in trouble!
Sakamoto working to try and regain half guard.
Daisuke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sakamoto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Daisuke trying to pass the guard but Sakamoto defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.

Daisuke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daisuke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ran Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daisuke passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jouichirou Daisuke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daisuke 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jouichirou Daisuke!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jouichirou Daisuke!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jouichirou Daisuke!

Jouichirou Daisuke wins by unanimous decision!