PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuuto Kawasati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okamoto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feel the Drive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kawasati
vs
Okamoto

175 cm
36
143 lbs
20 - 8 - 1

168 cm
28
152 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuuto Kawasati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kawasati's calf.
A head kick misses from Okamoto.
Okamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Kawasati fails to land the takedown.
Kawasati takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kawasati just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okamoto lands a jab to the head.
Okamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kawasati counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawasati attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okamoto.
Kawasati checks a low kick from Okamoto.
Kawasati misses with a low kick as Okamoto jumps back.
Okamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Okamoto.

Kawasati closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Okamoto's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Okamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okamoto is still trying to improve position.
Kawasati trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawasati is one step ahead there.
Okamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawasati manages to get himself to full guard.
Okamoto 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.
Okamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okamoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Okamoto advances position into side control!
Okamoto happy to just control the position for now.
Kawasati is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawasati keeps working.
Okamoto controls the position.
Let's hope that Okamoto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Hiroyuki Okamoto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Okamoto throws out a leg kick but Kawasati moves out of range and Okamoto only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kawasati darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okamoto blocks the body kick.
Okamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kawasati tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. Kawasati looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kawasati - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto tries to score with a low kick but Kawasati moves his leg out of the way.

Kawasati shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kawasati showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okamoto is looking to improve his position.
Okamoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Kawasati is trying to work for a kimura but Okamoto is defending well.
Kawasati tries to pass to full mount but Okamoto defends it.
Okamoto is looking to improve his position.
Okamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Okamoto is trying to control the position but Kawasati postures up.
Okamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kawasati's guard.
Okamoto stays in close to Kawasati's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawasati keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.
Okamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Kawasati.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawasati is trying to keep Okamoto in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kawasati keeping full guard, as Okamoto tries to pass.
Okamoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Hiroyuki Okamoto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A head kick misses from Kawasati.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okamoto connects with a high kick.
Okamoto thumps Kawasati with a low kick.
Okamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroyuki Okamoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Okamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kawasati checks a low kick from Okamoto.
Okamoto checks a low kick from Kawasati.
Kawasati is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawasati is defended easily by Okamoto.
Kawasati throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okamoto.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okamoto thumps Kawasati with a low kick.
Okamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Okamoto tenderised Kawasati's leg. Kawasati is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawasati looks to land a combination. Okamoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kawasati stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okamoto.

Okamoto gets caught flat footed, as Kawasati shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawasati being controlled here momentarily.
Okamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kawasati drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kawasati jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kawasati won't allow Okamoto to sweep him here.
Okamoto seems keen to control Kawasati's posture.
Okamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawasati manages to get himself to full guard.
Okamoto advances to half guard.
Kawasati makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kawasati.

Kawasati working for submissions but it's allowed Okamoto to get to half guard.
Kawasati is staying active underneath Okamoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawasati trying to control from the bottom.
Okamoto content to control rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okamoto is trying to control. Kawasati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kawasati is looking to improve his position.
Kawasati trying to hold on to Okamoto's head to control him but Okamoto postures up.
Hiroyuki Okamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hiroyuki Okamoto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kawasati.
Okamoto wants to control but Kawasati postures up.
Okamoto gets back to half guard.

Kawasati is working for a submission of some sort.

Kawasati is trying to work for a kimura but Okamoto is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto tries to get to full guard but Kawasati has control of the leg.
Okamoto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Okamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kawasati is working away from the top position though.
Okamoto tries to get to full guard but Kawasati has control of the leg.

Kawasati is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okamoto keeping control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto trying to control from the bottom.
Okamoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okamoto is looking to sweep but instead, Kawasati has passed into half guard.

Kawasati is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kawasati.
Okamoto tries to get to full guard but Kawasati has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawasati wants to pass to mount but Okamoto is defending the position.
Kawasati sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okamoto defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hiroyuki Okamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Okamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Kawasati checks a leg kick nicely.
Kawasati throws the kick towards the body but Okamoto avoids it.
Okamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Okamoto tries to land a leg kick but Kawasati saw it coming and moves away.
Kawasati avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Okamoto tenderised Kawasati's leg. Kawasati is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kawasati is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy left from Okamoto finds it's target.
Okamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okamoto is looking to slow Kawasati down with leg kicks.
Okamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Kawasati throws a leg kick which misses Okamoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Okamoto tries to avoid it.
Kawasati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okamoto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kawasati throws a sloppy head kick and Okamoto moves out of range easily.
Okamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kawasati is able to avoid easily.
Okamoto throws a lazy right hand but Kawasati sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okamoto avoids the body shot from Kawasati.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawasati swings for the body but Okamoto moves out of range.
Okamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawasati moves away.
Kawasati dives in and grabs Okamoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okamoto pushes down on Kawasati's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Okamoto.
Kawasati misses with a low kick as Okamoto jumps back.
Okamoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kawasati.
Okamoto misses with a straight right.
Kawasati blocks a leg kick.
Okamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawasati lands a leg kick that knocks Okamoto off balance momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Kawasati or perhaps it was just good defense by Okamoto which made him look bad.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Okamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Kawasati has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okamoto.
A punch combination from Kawasati misses.
Okamoto scores with a jab. Kawasati acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto misses with a body kick.
Okamoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Okamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kawasati.
Kawasati tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okamoto wants to land a leg kick but Kawasati is out of range.
Okamoto clobbers Kawasati with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kawasati fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okamoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kawasati.
Okamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawasati circles away quickly and effectively.
Okamoto checks the leg kick.
Okamoto slips a straight right by Kawasati.
Okamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawasati at a distance.
Okamoto lands a front kick.
Kawasati walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Okamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kawasati is able to avoid easily.
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. Kawasati looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawasati misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick from Okamoto lands but Kawasati takes it in his stride.
Okamoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Okamoto takes a swing at Kawasati's ribcage but misses.
Kawasati blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawasati moves away.
Okamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Okamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okamoto blocks a leg kick.
Okamoto punishes Kawasati's body with a nice straight punch.
Okamoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kawasati rather than just go for the knockout.
Kawasati avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Yuuto Kawasati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kawasati turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kawasati's corner calls for a 1-2. Kawasati obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Kawasati, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuuto Kawasati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawasati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okamoto.
Kawasati misses with a series of wild punches.
Kawasati misses with a low kick as Okamoto jumps back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okamoto throws a solid leg kick but Kawasati takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okamoto.
Kawasati throws a sloppy head kick and Okamoto moves out of range easily.
Okamoto misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kawasati checks a leg kick.
Okamoto tries to clinch but Kawasati is having none of it.
Okamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kawasati misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawasati throws a front kick aimed at Okamoto's knee but Okamoto avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okamoto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kawasati has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okamoto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroyuki Okamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okamoto 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Hiroyuki Okamoto!

Hiroyuki Okamoto wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Hiroyuki Okamoto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.