PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Satoru Kadowaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Yakubitskaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kadowaki
vs
Yakubitskaya

183 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Sun-Tzu

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoru Kadowaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Yakubitskaya!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Kadowaki.
Kadowaki works over Yakubitskaya's head and body with a nice combination.

Yakubitskaya is rocked!
Kadowaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yakubitskaya is still on wobbly legs! Can Kadowaki finish him?
Kadowaki throws a series of punches but Yakubitskaya avoids them all with ease.

Yakubitskaya moves into the clinch successfully.

Kadowaki manages to break the clinch.
Kadowaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kadowaki fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadowaki misses with a double jab

and Yakubitskaya moves into the clinch.
Yakubitskaya seems to have recovered his senses.
Yakubitskaya scores with a shot to the side of Kadowaki's head.
Yakubitskaya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yakubitskaya has a couple of punches blocked by Kadowaki.
Yakubitskaya has Kadowaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kadowaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yakubitskaya wants a takedown but no success here.
Yakubitskaya pushes Kadowaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakubitskaya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Satoru Kadowaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Yakubitskaya.
Yakubitskaya prevents Kadowaki from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadowaki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yakubitskaya misses with the head strike.
Yakubitskaya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kadowaki's elbow.
Kadowaki is trying to break the clinch but Yakubitskaya is controlling him.
Yakubitskaya tries a body shot but Kadowaki blocks it.
Yakubitskaya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakubitskaya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kadowaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yakubitskaya leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yakubitskaya misses with a body punch.
Kadowaki takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakubitskaya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kadowaki backwards.
Yakubitskaya tries a body shot but Kadowaki blocks it.
Yakubitskaya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakubitskaya is trying to drag Kadowaki to the mat but Kadowaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yakubitskaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kadowaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kadowaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Yakubitskaya avoids the damage to the body.
Yakubitskaya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kadowaki blocks a body shot from Yakubitskaya.
Yakubitskaya can't get the takedown.

Yakubitskaya has picked Kadowaki up - he's going for a ride! Yakubitskaya dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Yakubitskaya drops an elbow to the side of Kadowaki's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadowaki is trying to stand.
Kadowaki tries to roll over but Yakubitskaya keeps him under control.
Kadowaki is working hard here to advance position.
Kadowaki keeping hold of Yakubitskaya's head, controlling as best he can.
Kadowaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yakubitskaya with the ground and pound but Kadowaki uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kadowaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yakubitskaya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kadowaki pulls Yakubitskaya in close to prevent any damage.
Yakubitskaya postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

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.
Yakubitskaya with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yakubitskaya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yakubitskaya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yakubitskaya wants to clinch.
Kadowaki scores with a body shot.
Kadowaki throws a one two combo.
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 Satoru Kadowaki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kadowaki lands with a nice combination. Yakubitskaya backs away looking to recover.
Yakubitskaya needs to keep his hands up - Kadowaki had a free shot at his head there.
Yakubitskaya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Kadowaki does no damage.
Yakubitskaya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kadowaki throws a series of punches but Yakubitskaya moves out of range.
Yakubitskaya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kadowaki throws a right hand that Yakubitskaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Yakubitskaya also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Kadowaki. Those never looked like landing.
Kadowaki sets himself, and Yakubitskaya steps forward looking for the clinch! Kadowaki avoids it this time.
Satoru Kadowaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kadowaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yakubitskaya's head backwards.
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!
Yakubitskaya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yakubitskaya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kadowaki defends well and Yakubitskaya ends up having to push Kadowaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadowaki misses with a combination
and Yakubitskaya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kadowaki misses with a body punch

and Yakubitskaya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yakubitskaya wants a takedown.
Yakubitskaya is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kadowaki is defending well.
Satoru Kadowaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Yakubitskaya.
Kadowaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yakubitskaya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kadowaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kadowaki wants to break free but Yakubitskaya has control.
Yakubitskaya tries to work over Kadowaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yakubitskaya wants to take the fight to the mat but Kadowaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yakubitskaya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kadowaki's elbow.
Kadowaki is pressed up against the cage. Yakubitskaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kadowaki down to the mat. Kadowaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yakubitskaya is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadowaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Yakubitskaya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kadowaki defends it well.
A punch combination from Kadowaki misses.
Yakubitskaya feints the counter takedown.
Kadowaki throws a series of punches but Yakubitskaya avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Kadowaki misses.
Some wild striking there from Kadowaki.
Yakubitskaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kadowaki is fending him off so far but Yakubitskaya persists. Nope, Kadowaki circles away and we're back to standing.
As Yakubitskaya looks to move away, Kadowaki throws a big counter combo bu Yakubitskaya just gets out of the way.
Kadowaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yakubitskaya dodges the punch combination from Kadowaki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadowaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yakubitskaya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kadowaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Kadowaki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yakubitskaya avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Kadowaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yakubitskaya tries to counter with a clinch but Kadowaki shakes him off and moves away.
Kadowaki leaves Yakubitskaya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yakubitskaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yakubitskaya wants to counter with a clinch but Kadowaki pushes him away.
Kadowaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yakubitskaya has time to react.
Kadowaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakubitskaya misses with a takedown
and Kadowaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kadowaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yakubitskaya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kadowaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yakubitskaya wants to counter with a clinch but Kadowaki pushes him away.
Yakubitskaya shoots in looking for a takedown but Kadowaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yakubitskaya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Satoru Kadowaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadowaki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kadowaki duly obliges.
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!
Yakubitskaya is looking to clinch but Kadowaki is avoiding it.
Kadowaki misses with a two punch combination.
Yakubitskaya fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoru Kadowaki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Yakubitskaya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kadowaki but Kadowaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kadowaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yakubitskaya tries to counter with a clinch but Kadowaki shakes him off and moves away.
Kadowaki works over Yakubitskaya's head and body with a nice combination.
Kadowaki throws a nice looking combination but Yakubitskaya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yakubitskaya wants to counter with a clinch but Kadowaki pushes him away.
Kadowaki lands with a nice body punch.
Kadowaki throws a right and a left that Yakubitskaya avoids nicely.
Yakubitskaya tries to counter with a clinch but Kadowaki shakes him off and moves away.
Kadowaki misses the body punch

and Yakubitskaya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yakubitskaya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadowaki prevents a body shot from Yakubitskaya.

Yakubitskaya has Kadowaki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yakubitskaya pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kadowaki tumbling to the mat - Yakubitskaya dives into Kadowaki's guard.
Kadowaki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yakubitskaya dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yakubitskaya throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kadowaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kadowaki tries to get out of the position.
Yakubitskaya postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Yakubitskaya seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kadowaki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kadowaki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yakubitskaya.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kadowaki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yakubitskaya connects with a decent elbow.
Yakubitskaya working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yakubitskaya tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kadowaki's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadowaki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kadowaki isn't going anywhere.
Kadowaki taking a bit of punishment here - Yakubitskaya scoring with strikes.
Kadowaki parries the strikes from Yakubitskaya easily there. Yakubitskaya is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kadowaki to escape.
Yakubitskaya throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kadowaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Yakubitskaya is working Kadowaki over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kadowaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakubitskaya can do to turn this around?
Yakubitskaya sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kadowaki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kadowaki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yakubitskaya throwing strikes but Kadowaki manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakubitskaya is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Kadowaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yakubitskaya has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yakubitskaya is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kadowaki asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Yakubitskaya bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadowaki scores with a three punch combo!
Kadowaki misses with a double jab.
Yakubitskaya feints the counter takedown.
Kadowaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yakubitskaya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kadowaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yakubitskaya backs up against the cage.
Kadowaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kadowaki looks to land a combination but Yakubitskaya avoids it well.
Yakubitskaya tries to counter by closing the distance.
Satoru Kadowaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yakubitskaya tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadowaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenji Yakubitskaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yakubitskaya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kadowaki as he jumps to the side.
Kadowaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoru Kadowaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kadowaki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoru Kadowaki!
An intense looking Satoru Kadowaki took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'How do you like my Super Boxing? Nyaahahahahahahaha!!! On your knees dog!!!'.