PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Dechamps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fudo Hokoyashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dechamps
vs
Hokoyashi

171 cm
28
166 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

178 cm
28
158 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Cutthroat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Dechamps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fudo Hokoyashi!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hokoyashi moves into the clinch.
Hokoyashi tries a knee to the head but Dechamps blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hokoyashi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dechamps's brow.
Hokoyashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dechamps backwards.
Hokoyashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Hokoyashi jumps guard and drags Dechamps to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dechamps makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dechamps wants to control from the top but Hokoyashi keeps moving.
Dechamps postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dechamps throwing strikes but missing.
Dechamps throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hokoyashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dechamps postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dechamps missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dechamps missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Dechamps loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dechamps throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hokoyashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dechamps trying to control but Hokoyashi is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dechamps accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dechamps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dechamps trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hokoyashi trying to keep a closed guard but Dechamps is proving a slippery customer.
Dechamps controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dechamps has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dechamps throwing strikes from guard but Hokoyashi blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi is controlling Dechamps's posture.
Dechamps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dechamps wants to control from the top but Hokoyashi keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hokoyashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Dechamps sprawls well. He's pushed Hokoyashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dechamps lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dechamps.
Hokoyashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Hokoyashi rushes Dechamps and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hokoyashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hokoyashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hokoyashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Dechamps manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hokoyashi on the inside.
Hokoyashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dechamps is defending well for now.
Dechamps dodges an elbow strike from Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hokoyashi prevents the takedown attempt.

Hokoyashi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dechamps can't fight it off and eventually Hokoyashi manages to take the fight to the floor. Dechamps looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dechamps not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hokoyashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hokoyashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dechamps. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hokoyashi lands a couple of elbows.
Dechamps bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hokoyashi's guard.
Dechamps throws a big right hand that misses.
Dechamps prevents Hokoyashi from getting back to his feet.
Dechamps scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dechamps postures up in Hokoyashi's guard and throws a big left but Hokoyashi blocks it.
Dechamps is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dechamps postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dechamps throws a big elbow that misses.
Dechamps landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dechamps accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dechamps loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hokoyashi wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dechamps accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dechamps loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leopold Dechamps dominated that round.
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.

Dechamps shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hokoyashi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hokoyashi dodges the ground and pound from Dechamps.
Dechamps working the ground and pound but Hokoyashi is defending the strikes.
Dechamps lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dechamps is trying to ground and pound but Hokoyashi uses the momentary lack of control by Dechamps to regain half guard.
Dechamps sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hokoyashi defending well though.
Leopold Dechamps overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hokoyashi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dechamps.
Hokoyashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hokoyashi, not yet.
Dechamps throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hokoyashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dechamps postures up in Hokoyashi's guard and throws a big left but Hokoyashi blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dechamps throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hokoyashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dechamps throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hokoyashi keeping moving, preventing Dechamps from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dechamps's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dechamps postures up in Hokoyashi's guard and throws a big left but Hokoyashi blocks it.
Dechamps working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hokoyashi's head.
Dechamps is working Hokoyashi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hokoyashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hokoyashi, not yet.
Dechamps throws a big elbow that misses.
Dechamps throwing strikes from guard but Hokoyashi blocks nicely.
Dechamps trying to control but Hokoyashi is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dechamps working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dechamps's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hokoyashi looking to control.
Dechamps throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hokoyashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dechamps throws a strike but Hokoyashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hokoyashi is one step ahead there.
Dechamps is controlling Hokoyashi's posture.
Hokoyashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hokoyashi stopping the sweep attempt from Dechamps.
Hokoyashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hokoyashi is one step ahead there.
Hokoyashi throws a strike but Dechamps rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dechamps loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hokoyashi keeping moving, preventing Dechamps from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dechamps pushes down on Hokoyashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hokoyashi tries to kick Dechamps off but Dechamps keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leopold Dechamps dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hokoyashi has managed to clinch.
Dechamps drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hokoyashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hokoyashi lands a shoulder strike.
Hokoyashi misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi misses with a knee to the head.

Hokoyashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hokoyashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dechamps's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dechamps stops Hokoyashi from standing up.
Dechamps wants to control from the top but Hokoyashi keeps moving.
Hokoyashi wants to stand but Dechamps is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dechamps working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dechamps with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dechamps looking to sit in guard and control but Hokoyashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dechamps is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dechamps is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dechamps thows a huge punch but Hokoyashi dodges it nicely.
Hokoyashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hokoyashi is looking for a sweep. Dechamps is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dechamps is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hokoyashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dechamps trying to control from half guard but Hokoyashi is working away.
Hokoyashi is trying to stand.
Hokoyashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dechamps.
Hokoyashi gets back to full guard.
Dechamps with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dechamps throwing strikes from guard but Hokoyashi blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hokoyashi wants to sweep here but Dechamps controlling him for the moment.
Dechamps throws a big right hand that misses.
Dechamps throws a big elbow that misses.
Dechamps tries to free his leg and advance position but Hokoyashi is retaining full guard.
Dechamps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dechamps is looking to work some ground and pound but Hokoyashi has wrist control.
Dechamps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps throwing strikes but missing.
Dechamps lands a couple of elbows.
Dechamps working some strikes from top position.
Hokoyashi is looking to stand up but Dechamps isn't so interested in that idea.
Dechamps slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dechamps looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hokoyashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Dechamps showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dechamps, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Dechamps!