PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okamoto has chosen Feel the Drive as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Penn
vs
Okamoto

168 cm
23
154 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

168 cm
30
152 lbs
19 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Zombie Nutrition

Milwaukee's Best 160
Project Mayhem

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damien Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Okamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okamoto throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
Okamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okamoto wants to slow Penn down by chopping away at his legs.
Okamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okamoto throws a low kick but Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
Okamoto tries to work over Penn's front leg with a kick but Penn checks it.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okamoto. Okamoto obviously looking to wear him down.

Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Penn trying to control the position but Okamoto is working away.
Okamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okamoto is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto parries the strikes from Penn easily there. Penn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Okamoto to escape.
What's Okamoto going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Penn wants to control but Okamoto is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Penn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
You can see the frustration on Okamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Okamoto is looking for a sweep.
Okamoto keeps trying to improve his position.

Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Okamoto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Penn working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
Okamoto is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it.
Okamoto is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okamoto is looking to reverse the position.
Okamoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Penn working over Okamoto with some ground and pound. Okamoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Okamoto is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Okamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okamoto is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Okamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn forces his way into half guard.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okamoto keeps working.
Penn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okamoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okamoto.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Okamoto is retaining full guard.
Okamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Okamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Okamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn won't allow Okamoto to sweep him here.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Okamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Okamoto, not yet.
Okamoto working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn controlling from the top position.
Okamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Okamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Penn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okamoto.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Okamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroyuki Okamoto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Okamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okamoto.
A bone on bone clash there as Penn blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Okamoto misses.
Okamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Penn checks a low kick from Okamoto.
Penn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Okamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Okamoto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okamoto, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Okamoto sprawls well.
Okamoto throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
Okamoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Penn rather than just go for the knockout.
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okamoto throws out a leg kick but Penn moves out of range and Okamoto only half commits.
Penn checks a leg kick nicely.
Penn avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
Penn checks a leg kick.
Okamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Okamoto.
Okamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto throws a low kick, looking for Penn's leg but Penn calmly moves out of range.
Okamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Penn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okamoto. Okamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Okamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Penn moves out of range as Okamoto throws a body kick.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Okamoto lands a front kick.
Okamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Penn with a poor takedown
and Okamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okamoto sprawls well. Okamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okamoto can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto tries to work over Penn's front leg with a kick but Penn checks it.
Okamoto misses with a low kick as Penn jumps back.
Okamoto throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Penn at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Penn blocks the leg kick.
Okamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Penn checks the leg kick.
Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penn checks a leg kick.
Okamoto wants to land a leg kick but Penn is out of range.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okamoto.
Okamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okamoto throws a leg kick but Penn moved away.
Okamoto misses with a looping left.
Okamoto looks for the body kick but Penn saw that one coming.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okamoto swivels and escapes.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okamoto.
Damien Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okamoto tries to work over Penn's front leg with a kick but Penn checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okamoto misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroyuki Okamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Penn tries for a takedown but Okamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Okamoto throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okamoto throws a front kick aimed at Penn's knee but Penn avoids it well.
Okamoto misses with a head kick.
Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okamoto throws a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Penn checks a low kick from Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Okamoto delivers a nice body kick.
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn checks a low kick from Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a leg kick but Penn moved away.
Good work by Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Penn looks for a takedown but Okamoto sprawls well.
Okamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Penn is out of range.
Penn moves out of range of the leg kick from Okamoto.
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Okamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Okamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Okamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Okamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Okamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okamoto looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Okamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Penn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Penn goes for a double leg but Okamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okamoto continues to drive forward.
Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Okamoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Okamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Okamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Okamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Okamoto is pushing Penn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Penn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Okamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Okamoto - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Okamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Okamoto throws a leg kick but Penn moved away.
Okamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Penn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Okamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okamoto lands with a cross.
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!
Okamoto tries a low kick but Penn avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okamoto but Okamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okamoto cracks the inside of Penn's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroyuki Okamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okamoto 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hiroyuki Okamoto!

Hiroyuki Okamoto wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Hiroyuki Okamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Damien Penn spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the great fight, I am going to review the tapes and trainer harder. Next time you are going to have to work harder for the W against me!'.