PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Webbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiro Sata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sata has chosen Onward to Victory! as his entrance music. 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.

Webbs
vs
Sata

163 cm
28
135 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

171 cm
31
143 lbs
18 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Webbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akiro Sata!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sata lands a jab to the head.
Webbs throws the kick towards the body but Sata avoids it.
Sata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sata avoids the head kick by Webbs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sata prevents the takedown attempt.
Webbs prevents a body shot from Sata.
Sata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Webbs backwards.
Sata is struggling to control the position.

Sata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Webbs.
Sata lands with a hook. Webbs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sata lands a head shot.

Sata takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sata gets control of Webbs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sata will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sata is trying to keep Webbs in close.

Sata working for submissions but it's allowed Webbs to get to half guard.
Sata tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sata missing with punches from the bottom.
Sata punching from the bottom.
Sata slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Webbs's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Sata manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sata swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Sata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sata looks to score with a jab to the body but Webbs is just out of range.
Akiro Sata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webbs dodges the punch combination from Sata.
Sata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webbs circles away quickly and effectively.
Sata scores with a one two! Webbs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sata scores with a jab.
Webbs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sata tries to clinch but Webbs is having none of it.
Webbs tries to counter with a takedown but Sata is quick to defend against it.
Sata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Webbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sata tries to clinch up but Webbs circles away and keeps his distance.
Webbs is looking to counter with head kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webbs keeps the fight on the outside.
Sata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Webbs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Webbs throws out a leg kick but Sata moves out of range and Webbs only half commits.
Sata lands a jab to the head.
Webbs tries a head kick but it misses.
Sata has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Webbs.
Webbs throws a sloppy head kick and Sata moves out of range easily.
Sata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Webbs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sata jabs at Webbs's body.
Webbs throws a head kick but Sata moves out of range.
Sata lands a nice shot that snaps Webbs's head back.
Sata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Webbs defends well and Sata ends up having to push Webbs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Webbs slips a jab and a cross from Sata.
Webbs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webbs misses with a low kick.
Sata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Sata has Webbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Sata scores with a shot to the side of Webbs's head.
Webbs stops a takedown attempt from Sata.
Webbs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oliver Webbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiro Sata.
Webbs is trying to drag Sata to the mat but Sata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Sata gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akiro Sata dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sata swings for the body but Webbs moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Webbs.
Sata shoots in but Webbs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Webbs throwing a counter right hand but Sata manages to avoid it.
Sata lands a nice shot to the body.
Webbs slips a straight right by Sata.
Sata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Webbs blocks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Webbs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Sata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sata wants to pass the guard but Webbs is defending well.
Sata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Webbs has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sata is nestled in close to Webbs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Sata trying to work for an americana but Webbs has managed to regain full guard.
Sata wants to pass the guard but Webbs is keeping the position.
Sata trying to control the position from guard on top but Webbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Webbs is really struggling to control Sata but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Webbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sata is one step ahead there.
Sata postures up in Webbs's guard and throws a big left but Webbs blocks it.
Sata postures up.
Sata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Webbs is keeping the position for now.
Sata throws a big right hand that misses.
Webbs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oliver Webbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webbs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sata misses with a takedown attempt - Webbs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Webbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Sata.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sata.
Sata throws a jab when Webbs was well out of range.
Webbs throws a sloppy head kick and Sata moves out of range easily.
Sata lands with a shot to the body.
Webbs tries to bum rush Sata with a series of wild strikes but Sata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Webbs drops his hands momentarily and Sata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sata fails to land the takedown.
Oliver Webbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiro Sata.
Webbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sata.
It looked like Webbs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sata digs a good body shot into Webbs's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sata shoots in and drives through. Webbs sprawls well.
Akiro Sata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Webbs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sata checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sata lands a nice shot to the body.
Sata punishes Webbs's body with a nice straight punch.
Webbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sata connects with a right hand. Webbs shakes it off.
Webbs swats away the attempt to clinch by Sata.
As Sata backs away, Webbs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sata just misses with a punch to the body.
Webbs lands a lovely overhand right.
Sata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akiro Sata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sata lands with an overhand left.
Webbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sata.
A good leg kick by Webbs.
Sata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webbs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sata misses with a body shot.
Webbs is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sata throws the left hand but Webbs avoids the punch easily.

Sata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Webbs wants to control but Sata is keeping busy.
Webbs keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sata trying to pass the guard but Webbs defending well.
Webbs trying to hold on to Sata's head to control him but Sata postures up.
Sata uses his free foot to push down on Webbs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Webbs.

Sata looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Webbs is squirming around, avoiding Sata's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Webbs regains half guard.
Sata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sata not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Webbs is defending against the submission attempts here by Sata.
Webbs is refusing to be controlled, as Sata sits in half guard.
Oliver Webbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sata prevents Webbs from improving his position.
Webbs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sata.
Sata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Webbs is staying active underneath Sata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Webbs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sata.
Sata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

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.
Sata wants to pass to mount but Webbs is defending the position.
Sata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Webbs's head.
Akiro Sata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Webbs defending well though.
Sata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Webbs's head.
Sata lands with a punch from half guard.
Webbs is looking to control Sata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Webbs avoid being mounted?
Sata scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sata controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akiro Sata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akiro Sata!
Akiro Sata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.