PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murat Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Okamoto's choice of entrance music: Feel the Drive. On his way into the cage it seems that Murat Orgun has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Murat Orgun seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Orgun
vs
Okamoto

170 cm
46
155 lbs
30 - 27 - 1

168 cm
37
152 lbs
27 - 22 - 2

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 30 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Murat Orgun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orgun misses with a body shot.

Orgun fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Okamoto sprawls well initially but Orgun persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Orgun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okamoto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orgun frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orgun trying to control but Okamoto is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto tries to hold on but Orgun postures up.
Orgun looking to control but Okamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun is really struggling to control Okamoto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Okamoto is working to get back to half guard.
Orgun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okamoto is looking to escape.

Orgun is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Okamoto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Okamoto shrugs it off.

Orgun working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Okamoto can't escape the position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orgun is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Okamoto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Okamoto shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orgun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okamoto is looking to escape.
Orgun is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Okamoto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orgun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okamoto is looking to escape.
Okamoto is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto is squirming around, avoiding Orgun's attempts to control the action.
Okamoto is trying desperately to improve position.
Orgun controlling the pace for now.
Orgun trying to control but Okamoto is having none of it.
Okamoto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgun works his foot free and advances to mount.
Orgun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okamoto regains half guard.
Orgun controlling the action here.
Orgun wants to free his trapped foot but Okamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Orgun is trying to work for a kimura but Okamoto is defending well.
Orgun is looking to take a break and control but Okamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murat Orgun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Orgun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okamoto is fending him off so far but Orgun persists. Nope, Okamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Orgun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orgun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okamoto as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murat Orgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto leaves Orgun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Okamoto throws a low kick but Orgun avoids it.

Okamoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orgun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okamoto is one step ahead there.
Okamoto wants to pass the guard but Orgun is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto keeps trying to improve his position.
Okamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Orgun.
Orgun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orgun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okamoto can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun wants to sweep here but Okamoto controlling him for the moment.
Okamoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orgun's guard.
Orgun is pressing down on Okamoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orgun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Orgun is retaining full guard.

Orgun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okamoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orgun keeping full guard, as Okamoto tries to pass.
Okamoto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Orgun manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orgun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orgun preventing the sweep.
Orgun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okamoto is staying active underneath Orgun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Okamoto trying to control here.
Orgun is trying to control. Okamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murat Orgun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orgun trying to mount his opponent but Okamoto defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okamoto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Okamoto 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.
Orgun postures up.
Okamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orgun's guard.

Okamoto is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto trying to control but Orgun is working from the bottom.
Okamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Orgun.
Orgun controls Okamoto momentarily but Okamoto frees himself.
Okamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Orgun is retaining full guard.

Orgun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okamoto is aware though and is defending well.
Orgun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okamoto wants to control from the top but Orgun keeps moving.
Okamoto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orgun haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Orgun 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Okamoto wants to pass the guard but Orgun is keeping the position.
Orgun keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Orgun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okamoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orgun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okamoto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Orgun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Okamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orgun's calf.

Okamoto tries to sprawl but Orgun drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Okamoto tries to get to full guard but Orgun has control of the leg.

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

Orgun is working for a kimura but Okamoto is defending it quite comfortably.

Okamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orgun pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orgun is pressing down on Okamoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okamoto is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orgun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okamoto sees it coming and defends easily.
Orgun looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orgun frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Okamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orgun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orgun trying to control but Okamoto is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Okamoto is squirming around, avoiding Orgun's attempts to control the action.
Okamoto regains half guard.
Orgun is looking to advance position but Okamoto won't allow it.
Orgun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Orgun is keen to just control but Okamoto is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto is looking for a sweep. Orgun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orgun tries to pass to full mount but Okamoto defends it.

Orgun seems to be looking for submissions.
Orgun is looking to advance position but Okamoto won't allow it.
Okamoto tries to get to full guard but Orgun has control of the leg.

Okamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orgun frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Orgun is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Okamoto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Okamoto shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgun content just to control the position here.
Orgun trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Orgun working for a submission but Okamoto is keeping him at bay.
Orgun wants to control the pace but Okamoto is squirming around nicely.
Okamoto working to try and regain half guard.
Orgun trying to control but Okamoto is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murat Orgun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orgun 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murat Orgun!
Murat Orgun thanked the fans post fight for their support.