PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatame comes into the arena with Storm blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gatame
vs
Sato

186 cm
36
174 lbs
29 - 14 - 1

185 cm
40
175 lbs
33 - 20 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juji Gatame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatame takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sato moves away from the strike by Gatame.
Sato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gatames jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been hearing reports that Gatame has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sato does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Gatame on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gatame or perhaps it was just good defense by Sato, which made it look bad.
Gatame is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gatame misses the jab.
Gatame digs a good body shot into Sato's ribs.
Sato has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gatame's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gatame scrambles back to his feet.
Gatame shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Sato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gatame throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
Gatame scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gatame throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatame lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato slips a jab from Gatame.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatame misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sato.
Sato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sato checks a leg kick nicely.
Sato tries to land a leg kick but Gatame saw it coming and moves away.
Sato throws the left hand but Gatame avoids the punch easily.
Gatame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gatame drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gatame moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gatame connects with the punch.
Gatame tries to work over Sato's front leg with a kick but Sato checks it.
Sato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gatame is able to avoid easily.
Sato looks to land a right hand but Gatame moved out of range.
Gatame scores with a hook.
Gatame rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Gatame misses.
Gatame avoids the head kick by Sato.
Gatame throwing a counter right hand but Sato manages to avoid it.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Gatame.
Sato avoids the head kick by Gatame.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatame tries to counter with a takedown but Sato is quick to defend against it.
Sato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatame tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sato is able to avoid easily.
Nice body kick there by Gatame.
Sato scores with a decent looking hook.
Gatame tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rumina Sato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gatame or perhaps it was just good defense by Sato, which made it look bad.
Gatame misses with a wild combination.
Gatame looks to land a left hand but Sato moved out of range nicely.
Sato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatame.
Gatame checks a low kick from Sato.
Gatame looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gatame checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gatame steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Gatame throws the left hand but Sato avoids the punch easily.
Sato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatame.
Sato lands a front kick.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Gatame bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gatame throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato scores with a body shot.
Gatame misses with a looping right.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatame takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Sato motions for Gatame to come forward. Sato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Gatame.
Gatame uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Sato throws out a loose jab but Gatame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gatame - that will leave a mark!
Gatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Gatame ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Sato misses with a body shot.
Sato cracks Gatame with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sato.
Gatame throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatame scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gatame misses with a looping right.
Gatame connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gatame misses with a hook. Sato ducked under it nicely.
Gatame takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sato misses with a leg kick
and Gatame counters with a straight right hand.
Sato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gatame connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sato scrambles back to his feet.
Gatame takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gatame misses with a looping right.
Gatame is looking to slow Sato down with leg kicks.
Gatame finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gatame fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sato thumps Gatame with a low kick.
Sato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatame displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sato throws out the jab.
Sato throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gatame throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
Gatame misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Juji Gatame will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Gatame does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Gatame blocks the low kick.
Gatame swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sato, as that shot connected.
Gatame with a nice cross.
Gatame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatame scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Sato misses.
Sato throws a leg kick that misses.
Gatame jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gatame checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gatame darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gatame fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sato.
Gatame shoots in and drives through. Sato sprawls well.
Sato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Sato misses.
Gatame works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gatame shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sato as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Gatame comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sato lands with an overhand left.
Sato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sato throws a jab when Gatame was well out of range.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Gatame is out of range.
Gatame slips under a jab from Sato.
Gatame throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
Gatame dives in for a single leg takedown but Sato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juji Gatame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato thuds his right hand into Gatame's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Gatame.
Gatame is looking to score with low kicks.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gatame throws a right hand that misses
and Sato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gatame staying out of range there.
Sato throws a good cross that connects.
Gatame throws a looping overhand right but Sato ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato drops his hands momentarily and Gatame takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sato throws out a leg kick but Gatame moves out of range and Sato only half commits.
Gatame rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gatame doesn't seem bothered though.
Sato slips under a jab from Gatame.
Gatame blocks a low kick nicely.
Gatame misses with a looping right.

Gatame shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sato napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sato is trying to get back to half guard.
Gatame cracks Sato with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gatame takes a little break here. Sato wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sato wants to control but Gatame postures up.
Gatame throws a strike aimed at the side of Sato's head but Sato avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is not content to let Gatame control the position.
Sato can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Gatame stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato tries to bench press Gatame off him but Gatame keeps the position.
Sato keeps trying to improve his position.
Sato is trying to buck Gatame off.
Gatame wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sato keeps working.

That's four 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.
Gatame is really struggling to control Sato but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sato is trying to buck Gatame off.
Sato is trying to improve his position.
Gatame is looking to take a break and control but Sato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sato is letting Gatame control him for a moment.
Sato takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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 Juji Gatame will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gatame swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Sato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sato moves out of range as Gatame throws a body kick.
Gatame lands a jab to the head.
Sato connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Gatame 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gatame looks to throw the jab but Sato is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Gatame. That snapped Sato's head back.
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatame.
Sato throws a hook but Gatame blocks it.
Gatame avoids the body shot from Sato.
A left lands for Sato.
Sato throws a hook but Gatame blocks it.
Gatame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juji Gatame is winning the standup battle so far.
Gatame shoots in looking for a takedown but Sato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gatame's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Sato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gatame takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato connects with a leg kick. Gatame looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sato gets caught flat footed, as Gatame shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Sato scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gatame jabs Sato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gatame swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Gatame takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gatame throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gatame under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatame walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gatame takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gatame works the jab nicely.
Sato connects with a solid leg kick.
Gatame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Sato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gatame or perhaps it was just good defense by Sato, which made it look bad.
Rumina Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatame.
Sato cracks a nice hook into Gatame's ribs.
Sato throws out a loose jab but Gatame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatame blocks a jab.
Gatame swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatame.
Sato follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sato misses with a looping left.
Sato loads up on a big right hand but Gatame slips the punch.
Sato throws a chopping leg kick but Gatame manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gatame throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gatame fails to land with a series of punches.
Sato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Sato. Beautiful body shot.
Gatame misses with a wild body shot.
Sato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gatame doesn't seem bothered though.
Sato takes a swing at Gatame's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Gatame.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gatame throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Gatame is out of range.
Gatame thows a leg kick but Sato checks it
and Sato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gatame checks it well.
A big right from Gatame misses.
Gatame pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Gatame drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sato is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gatame is fighting to break Sato's control of his arms but Sato is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gatame wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Sato controlling Gatame's posture.
Gatame stops Sato from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatame throws a big right hand that misses.
Sato is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Sato has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gatame off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gatame lands a nice shot that snaps Sato's head back.
Gatame takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Sato looks to land a left hand but Gatame moved out of range nicely.
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!
Gatame throws a hook but Sato blocks it.
Gatame connects with a jab.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sato.
Sato misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatame throws a looping overhand right but Sato ducks down to avoid it.
Sato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rumina Sato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gatame has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juji Gatame!
Juji Gatame was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.