PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuuto Kawasati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Capitalist Oppressor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Kawasati
vs
Capitalist Oppressor

175 cm
25
143 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

172 cm
21
145 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuuto Kawasati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Capitalist Oppressor!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capitalist Oppressor moves away from the strike by Kawasati.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kawasati takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Capitalist Oppressor thows a body shot but no joy.
Capitalist Oppressor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawasati is just out of range.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kawasati lands an impressive looking overhand right. Capitalist Oppressor doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Capitalist Oppressor misses.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawasati was well out of range. Poor timing from Capitalist Oppressor.
Kawasati wants to slow Capitalist Oppressor down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the liver by Capitalist Oppressor. Beautiful body shot.
Kawasati bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kawasati lands a nice shot that snaps Capitalist Oppressor's head back.
Capitalist Oppressor moves in looking to clinch but Kawasati pushes him off.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawasati paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawasati lets loose with a powerful body kick. Capitalist Oppressor will feel that in the morning.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawasati.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a body shot.
Capitalist Oppressor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kawasati rather than just go for the knockout.
Capitalist Oppressor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawasati doesn't seem bothered though.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a hook to the side of Kawasati's head but Kawasati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capitalist Oppressor. Kawasati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a body punch but Kawasati moves out of range.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawasati throws a combination. Capitalist Oppressor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Capitalist Oppressor scores with a body shot.
Capitalist Oppressor missing with a left hand there. Kawasati was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capitalist Oppressor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a body shot.
Kawasati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Capitalist Oppressor swings for the body but Kawasati moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kawasati.
Kawasati walks into a straight right hand from Capitalist Oppressor.
Capitalist Oppressor works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawasati is looking to land body kicks.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawasati connects with a solid leg kick.
Kawasati fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Capitalist Oppressor checks it well.
Capitalist Oppressor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawasati moves away.
Kawasati throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kawasati misses with a looping right.
Kawasati with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice cross by Capitalist Oppressor.
Capitalist Oppressor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a body shot.
Kawasati throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to clinch.
Kawasati steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capitalist Oppressor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawasati pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kawasati lands a high kick!
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a wild body shot.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to clinch up.
Capitalist Oppressor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kawasati lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capitalist Oppressor circles away quickly and effectively.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawasati paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawasati avoids the body shot from Capitalist Oppressor.
Nice body punch from Capitalist Oppressor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capitalist Oppressor. Kawasati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capitalist Oppressor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kawasati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capitalist Oppressor.
Kawasati throws a low kick but Capitalist Oppressor avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Capitalist Oppressor checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capitalist Oppressor digs a good body shot into Kawasati's ribs.
Kawasati throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kawasati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawasati lands a jab-cross combination.
Kawasati throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Capitalist Oppressor.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capitalist Oppressor blocks a leg kick.
Kawasati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capitalist Oppressor.
Kawasati fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Capitalist Oppressor.
Kawasati throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawasati throws a right and a left that Capitalist Oppressor avoids nicely.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawasati was well out of range. Poor timing from Capitalist Oppressor.
Capitalist Oppressor throws an overhand right that lands on Kawasati's shoulder, as Kawasati tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sam Capitalist Oppressor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kawasati uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capitalist Oppressor.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a wild body shot.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a swing at Kawasati's ribcage but misses.
Capitalist Oppressor moves away from the strike by Kawasati.
Kawasati blocks a jab.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kawasati moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kawasati takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a hook. Kawasati ducked under it nicely.
Capitalist Oppressor lands a jab to Kawasati's midsection.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a swing at Kawasati's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasati walks into a stiff left hand from Capitalist Oppressor.
Capitalist Oppressor blocks a head kick by Kawasati.
Kawasati is looking to slow Capitalist Oppressor down with leg kicks.
Kawasati throws out a leg kick but Capitalist Oppressor moves out of range and Kawasati only half commits.
Sam Capitalist Oppressor seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Capitalist Oppressor. Beautiful body shot.
Capitalist Oppressor lands a slapping body shot.
Kawasati throws a leg kick but Capitalist Oppressor checks it.
Capitalist Oppressor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawasati is just out of range.
Kawasati misses with a straight right.
Kawasati throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a hook to the side of Kawasati's head but Kawasati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capitalist Oppressor moves in looking to clinch but Kawasati pushes him off.
Kawasati buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawasati.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to clinch up.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a straight right.
Kawasati swats away the attempt to clinch by Capitalist Oppressor.
Capitalist Oppressor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawasati is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawasati avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Capitalist Oppressor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawasati moves away.
Kawasati wants to slow Capitalist Oppressor down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Capitalist Oppressor.
A big left from Capitalist Oppressor misses.
Kawasati throws a leg kick which misses Capitalist Oppressor's front leg but catches the back leg as Capitalist Oppressor tries to avoid it.
Kawasati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a body punch but Kawasati moves out of range.
Capitalist Oppressor scores with a hook to the body. Kawasati takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kawasati slips under a jab.
Kawasati connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawasati throws a series of punches but Capitalist Oppressor avoids them all with ease.
Capitalist Oppressor misses the shot to the body.
Kawasati throws a nice outside leg kick.
Capitalist Oppressor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawasati moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawasati moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Capitalist Oppressor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kawasati doesn't seem phased though.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawasati was well out of range. Poor timing from Capitalist Oppressor.
Capitalist Oppressor lands a nice shot that snaps Kawasati's head back.
Kawasati throws an overhand right that lands on Capitalist Oppressor's shoulder, as Capitalist Oppressor tries to avoid the shot.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a body shot.
Capitalist Oppressor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Capitalist Oppressor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawasati.
Kawasati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capitalist Oppressor checks a leg kick.
Kawasati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Capitalist Oppressor throws out the jab.
Kawasati throws a head kick that misses.
Capitalist Oppressor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kawasati throws a nice inside leg kick.
Capitalist Oppressor throws the left hand but Kawasati avoids the punch easily.
Capitalist Oppressor thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kawasati misses with a kick to the body.
Capitalist Oppressor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawasati manages to avoid it.
Capitalist Oppressor thows a body shot but no joy.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a body shot.
Kawasati throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kawasati there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yuuto Kawasati is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Capitalist Oppressor misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capitalist Oppressor. Kawasati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capitalist Oppressor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Capitalist Oppressor avoids a kick to the body.
Kawasati finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawasati buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kawasati counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuto Kawasati dominated that second round.
That's time! Kawasati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kawasati misses the jab.
Capitalist Oppressor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawasati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capitalist Oppressor takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Kawasati does no damage.
Capitalist Oppressor checks a low kick from Kawasati.
Capitalist Oppressor thows a body shot but no joy.
Capitalist Oppressor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kawasati counters with an inside leg kick.
Kawasati moves forwards but Capitalist Oppressor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasati tried to score with a low kick but Capitalist Oppressor checks it.
Capitalist Oppressor punishes Kawasati's body with a nice straight punch.
Kawasati throws a low kick but Capitalist Oppressor moves out of range easily.
Capitalist Oppressor blocks a head kick by Kawasati.
Kawasati tries to score with a low kick but Capitalist Oppressor moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capitalist Oppressor lands a jab to the nose.
Capitalist Oppressor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kawasati takes a swing at Capitalist Oppressor's ribcage but misses.
Kawasati looks to land a right hand but Capitalist Oppressor moved out of range.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to clinch up but Kawasati keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Capitalist Oppressor as he checks the leg kick.
Kawasati throws a head kick but Capitalist Oppressor moves out of range.
Capitalist Oppressor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Capitalist Oppressor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kawasati counters with a good low kick that Capitalist Oppressor was not able to check.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kawasati to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Capitalist Oppressor misses its intended target.
Capitalist Oppressor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a body shot
and Kawasati counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sam Capitalist Oppressor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Capitalist Oppressor coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawasati throws a hook but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it.
Kawasati tries to work over Capitalist Oppressor's front leg with a kick but Capitalist Oppressor checks it.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a hook. Kawasati ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capitalist Oppressor. Kawasati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capitalist Oppressor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Capitalist Oppressor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kawasati counters with a nice leg kick.
Kawasati throws out a loose jab but Capitalist Oppressor uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kawasati.
Kawasati feints and then cracks Capitalist Oppressor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Capitalist Oppressor down.
Capitalist Oppressor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kawasati can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Kawasati.
Kawasati takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kawasati throws a wild body kick that Capitalist Oppressor sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Kawasati.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capitalist Oppressor avoids the body shot from Kawasati.
Good work by Capitalist Oppressor as he checks the leg kick.
Kawasati turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kawasati lands with a thumping leg kick.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawasati.
Capitalist Oppressor swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kawasati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawasati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Capitalist Oppressor throws out the jab.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kawasati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawasati lands a two punch combo.
Capitalist Oppressor lands with a nice body punch.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a body punch but Kawasati moves out of range.
Kawasati will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Capitalist Oppressor throws out a loose jab but Kawasati uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Capitalist Oppressor. That snapped Kawasati's head back.
Kawasati wants to slow Capitalist Oppressor down by chopping away at his legs.
Capitalist Oppressor misses the body punch
and Kawasati counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kawasati.
Kawasati scores with a leg kick.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a swing at Kawasati's ribcage but misses.
Capitalist Oppressor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawasati momentarily.
Capitalist Oppressor ducks under a wild hook from Kawasati.
A big left from Kawasati misses.
Kawasati throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Capitalist Oppressor throws the left hand but Kawasati avoids the punch easily.
Kawasati throws a chopping leg kick but Capitalist Oppressor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a shot to the body
and Kawasati counters with a stiff right hand.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to clinch up
and Kawasati counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuto Kawasati showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kawasati has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuto Kawasati!