PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Downs (ranked 5826 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakiusa Delana (ranked 5823 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.

Downs
vs
Delana

177 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Downs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakiusa Delana!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Delana instigates a clinch.
Delana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Delana slows down the pace here.
Delana lands an elbow just above Downs 's eye.

It looks like Carlos Downs has been cut.
Downs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delana backwards.
Nice body punch from Delana - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Delana manages to break the clinch.

Delana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Delana manages to break the clinch.
Sakiusa Delana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Delana clinches up with Downs and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delana has clasped his hands together around Downs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Downs is looking for a sweep.
Delana advances to full mount.
Downs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delana should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Downs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Downs is looking for a sweep. Delana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delana wants to take a breather but Downs is having none of it.
Downs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delana.

Delana decides to return to a standing position.

Delana dives in and scores a takedown into Downs's guard.
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!
Delana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Downs's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs is staying active underneath Delana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Downs wants to get back to full guard but Delana has passed into side control.
Downs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Delana seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delana prevents Downs from improving his position.
Delana moves into full mount! Downs won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downs is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakiusa Delana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Downs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Delana pushes Downs up against the cage in a clinch.
Downs tries to circle away but Delana has him pinned against the cage.

Delana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Delana forces Downs back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Downs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Delana gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Delana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Delana trying to control from half guard but Downs is working away.
Delana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Delana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Downs defending well though.

Delana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Downs has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Downs is trying to get back to full guard.

Delana is looking for a kimura here.
Delana is controlling the pace.
Delana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs is working to get back to half guard.
Downs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Delana controlling the position easily from mount.
Delana looking to control but Downs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Delana controlling the position easily from mount.

Delana with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downs blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakiusa Delana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Downs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Delana moves into the clinch successfully.
Downs blocks a body shot from Delana.
Downs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Downs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Downs is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Delana.
Downs is trying to push Delana away but Delana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Delana'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.

Delana drives through with a takedown into Downs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sakiusa Delana has got the better of the ground game so far.

Delana gets to his feet. Downs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Delana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Downs to the mat! Downs manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delana won't allow Downs to sweep him here.
Downs wants to improve his position but instead Delana has moved into half guard.
Delana controlling the pace.
Delana prevents Downs from improving his position.
Downs wants to control but Delana is keeping busy.

Downs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delana pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two 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.
Downs is looking for a sweep. Delana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Delana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Delana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Downs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs gets back to half guard.
Delana is taking a breather. Downs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Delana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Delana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Downs defends it well.
Downs moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Downs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delana is one step ahead there.
Delana controls from within his opponent's guard.

Delana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Downs gets tackled into the cage by Delana. Delana maintains the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sakiusa Delana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Delana 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakiusa Delana!