PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Phuey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinjo Sasake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Phuey
vs
Sasake

171 cm
24
144 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

157 cm
28
139 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Phuey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kinjo Sasake!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phuey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sasake.
Sasake misses with a shot to the body
and Phuey counters with a good low kick that Sasake was not able to check.
Sasake swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phuey misses with a head kick.
Sasake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuey misses with a right hand
and Sasake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phuey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phuey throws a big shot that misses.
Sasake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuey works over Sasake's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Kinjo Sasake has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phuey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasake moves out of range of the leg kick from Phuey.
Phuey scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Sasake misses its intended target.
Sasake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasake.
Phuey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sasake manages to avoid it.
Phuey misses with a double jab.
A jab from Sasake misses.
Phuey defending well as Sasake loads up on a big left hand.
Phuey looks to throw the jab but Sasake is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sasake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasake.
Phuey fails to land with a series of punches.
Phuey misses with a straight right.
Sasake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuey.
Phuey thows a body shot but no joy.
Phuey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sasake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuey misses with an uppercut.
Phuey throws a head kick but Sasake moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake misses with a hook to the body
and Phuey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sasake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuey.
Sasake checks a leg kick.
Phuey stuffs the takedown.

Sasake drives through with a takedown into Phuey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Phuey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sasake's guard.
Phuey wants to control from the top but Sasake keeps moving.
Phuey tries to free his leg and advance position but Sasake is retaining full guard.

Sasake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phuey defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sasake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Phuey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sasake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phuey has managed to get both his arms back between Sasake's legs - danger averted.

Sasake is looking for a triangle here but Phuey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sasake is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Phuey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sasake misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Phuey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuey fails to land with a series of punches.
Phuey throws a body punch but Sasake moves out of range.
Phuey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sasake works the jab nicely.
Sasake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phuey.

Sasake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Phuey to the ground. Sasake is now in Phuey's guard.

Sasake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phuey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phuey has escaped and now he's on top!

Sasake is looking for a triangle here but Phuey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuey working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sasake is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two 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.
Sasake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Sasake is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Phuey still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Phuey has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasake sneaks back into half guard.
Sasake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuey wants to pass the guard but Sasake is keeping the position.
Sasake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phuey is one step ahead there.
Kinjo Sasake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sasake managing to control the position.
Phuey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sasake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Phuey has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuey prevents Sasake from improving his position.
Phuey moves nicely into side control.
Sasake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Phuey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sasake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kinjo Sasake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Phuey throws a nice looking combination but Sasake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phuey misses with a body kick.
Sasake slips a jab from Phuey.
Sasake just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuey tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sam Phuey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuey lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Sasake blocks the low kick.
Sasake throws a hook to the side of Phuey's head but Phuey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sasake misses the body punch
and Phuey counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Phuey.
Phuey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sasake scores with a sloppy right hand. Phuey should have avoided that one.
Sasake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phuey rather than just go for the knockout.
Phuey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sasake misses the shot to the body.
Phuey throws a looping overhand right but Sasake ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasake. Phuey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuey misses with a double jab.
Sam Phuey is winning the standup battle so far.
Sasake blocks a head kick by Phuey.
Sasake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sasake tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sasake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sam Phuey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sasake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phuey avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab lands there for Phuey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuey leaves Sasake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sasake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phuey.
Phuey looks to land a combination but Sasake avoids it well.
Phuey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donk. Sasake catches Phuey right on the button with a cross.
Sasake throws a poor cross that misses
and Phuey counters with a big head kick but Sasake shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuey moves away.
Sasake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sasake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Phuey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sasake misses with a body shot.
Phuey just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Phuey tries to land a leg kick but Sasake saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Phuey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sasake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasake.
Phuey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Phuey does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phuey.
Phuey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sasake.
Phuey throws a sloppy body shot

and Sasake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Phuey's guard.
Sasake trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasake sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasake is pushing down on Phuey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phuey is fighting to maintain full guard but Sasake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Phuey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sasake scores with a couple of nice shots.
Phuey is looking for a sweep. Sasake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sasake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phuey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sasake.
Sasake thows a huge punch but Phuey dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuey is looking for a sweep. Sasake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sasake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phuey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sasake.
Sasake works his way into full mount!

Sasake working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Phuey looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sasake! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kinjo Sasake!
Kinjo Sasake is the new bantamweight champion!