PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sameer Hamadoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okamoto's entrance music is Feel the Drive. A fine choice. Hamadoui comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lights Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Okamoto
vs
Hamadoui

168 cm
28
152 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

180 cm
33
140 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sameer Hamadoui!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamadoui fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Okamoto misses with a body shot.
Okamoto wants to slow Hamadoui down by chopping away at his legs.
Hamadoui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okamoto as he avoids it easily.
Hamadoui will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hiroyuki Okamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sameer Hamadoui.
Okamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okamoto jabs Hamadoui to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamadoui.
Okamoto throws a front kick aimed at Hamadoui's knee but Hamadoui avoids it well.
Hamadoui shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okamoto misses with a body shot.
Okamoto lands a body shot.
Hamadoui checks a leg kick nicely.
Hamadoui tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Okamoto throws a body punch but Hamadoui moves out of range.
Jab from Hamadoui.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okamoto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamadoui looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okamoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Hamadoui takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hamadoui blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto tries to score with a low kick but Hamadoui moves his leg out of the way.
Hamadoui is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hamadoui blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okamoto takes a swing at Hamadoui's ribcage but misses.
Hamadoui blocks a leg kick.
Okamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hamadoui is out of range and Okamoto settles back down.
Hamadoui shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamadoui throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Hamadoui moves out of range easily.
Hamadoui fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okamoto is looking to wear down Hamadoui with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamadoui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamadoui tries to clinch but Okamoto moves out of range.
Hamadoui pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Okamoto misses

and Hamadoui counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okamoto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hamadoui is looking to advance position but Okamoto won't allow it.
Hamadoui is trying to control the action in half guard but Okamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Okamoto is looking for a sweep. Hamadoui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamadoui throwing shots but Okamoto is blocking nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Okamoto is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamadoui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okamoto keeps working.
Okamoto trying to control but Hamadoui postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Okamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hamadoui shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okamoto pinned against the cage. Okamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hamadoui darts in looking for a takedown but Okamoto gets double underhooks and turns Hamadoui into the cage.
Okamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamadoui is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okamoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Okamoto misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okamoto keeps control of Hamadoui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okamoto just leaning against Hamadoui, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Okamoto.
Hamadoui tries for a takedown but Okamoto manages to get underhooks.
Hamadoui looks winded!
Hamadoui tries to circle away but Okamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Okamoto stalling in the clinch but Hamadoui improves position.

Hamadoui breaks the clinch.
Okamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Okamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Okamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hamadoui's calf.
Hamadoui misses with the combination.
Hamadoui changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okamoto tries to avoid it but Hamadoui manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okamoto to the ground. Okamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamadoui tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okamoto defends well and Hamadoui ends up having to push Okamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hamadoui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Okamoto throws a leg kick which misses Hamadoui's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamadoui tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroyuki Okamoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Okamoto throws a leg kick
and Hamadoui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okamoto thinking.
Sameer Hamadoui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamadoui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamadoui is defended easily by Okamoto.
Okamoto thows a leg kick but Hamadoui checks it

and Hamadoui counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Okamoto!
Okamoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hamadoui's best efforts.
Okamoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Okamoto wants to control but Hamadoui is keeping busy.
Hamadoui is keen to just control but Okamoto is a slippery customer.
Okamoto tries to get to full guard but Hamadoui has control of the leg.
Okamoto keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamadoui is trying to control. Okamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sameer Hamadoui wasn't active enough on the ground.
Okamoto throws out a leg kick but Hamadoui moves out of range and Okamoto only half commits.
That kick from Okamoto tenderised Hamadoui's leg. Hamadoui is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hamadoui fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Hamadoui fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiroyuki Okamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sameer Hamadoui.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hamadoui has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hamadoui and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okamoto wants to slow Hamadoui down by chopping away at his legs.
Hamadoui takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hamadoui misses with a head kick.
Hamadoui is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamadoui looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Okamoto.
Good work by Hamadoui as he checks the leg kick.
Okamoto throws a head kick that Hamadoui semi-blocks.
Hamadoui misses the shot to the body.
Okamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okamoto throws out a leg kick but Hamadoui moves out of range and Okamoto only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadoui avoids the body shot from Okamoto.
Hamadoui moves out of range of the body kick.
Hamadoui throws a jab when Okamoto was well out of range.
Hamadoui shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okamoto pinned against the cage. Okamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Okamoto misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamadoui looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hamadoui checks the leg kick.
Okamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Hamadoui off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamadoui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okamoto throws out the jab.
Hamadoui shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okamoto sprawls well. Okamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamadoui gets slowly back to his feet.
Okamoto tried to score with a low kick but Hamadoui checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto looks to land a combination. Hamadoui sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Okamoto throws a head kick but Hamadoui moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okamoto. Hamadoui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamadoui closes the distance and clinches up with Okamoto, looking for a takedown. Hamadoui pushes Okamoto against the cage but Okamoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Okamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Okamoto stuffs the takedown.
Okamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamadoui manages to avoid it.
Good work by Hamadoui as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Hamadoui as he checks the leg kick.
Okamoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Okamoto digs a good hook to Hamadoui's body.
Hamadoui's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Hamadoui misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hamadoui 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hamadoui closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okamoto circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okamoto. That's going to slow Hamadoui down.
Okamoto feints and then cracks Hamadoui's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hamadoui down.

Hamadoui moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamadoui is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Okamoto has Hamadoui pushed against the cage.
Okamoto trying to control the position but instead, Hamadoui has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okamoto into the cage.
Okamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okamoto is trying to stall.
Hamadoui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamadoui avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamadoui has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Hamadoui moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroyuki Okamoto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Okamoto throws a front kick aimed at Hamadoui's knee but Hamadoui avoids it well.

Hamadoui darts in and clinches Okamoto up against the cage.
Okamoto leaning against his opponent.
Okamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hamadoui managing to block the knees to the body from Okamoto.
Okamoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hamadoui is keeping busy.

Okamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Okamoto.
Hamadoui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okamoto.
A good leg kick by Okamoto.
Good work by Hamadoui as he checks the leg kick.
Okamoto misses with a leg kick
enabling Hamadoui to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamadoui doesn't manage to clinch there - Okamoto circles away.

Okamoto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hamadoui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Okamoto is working an open guard so Hamadoui takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hamadoui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamadoui tries for a takedown but Okamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hamadoui fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okamoto misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Okamoto misses.
Hamadoui blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a head kick but Hamadoui moves out of range.
Okamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Hamadoui counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Hamadoui looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okamoto is on top in guard.
Okamoto wants to control from the top but Hamadoui keeps moving.
Okamoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Okamoto preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadoui keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okamoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Okamoto postures up and lands a big shot to Hamadoui's brow.
Hamadoui keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.
Okamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamadoui's head.
Okamoto passes Hamadoui's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okamoto trying to control the pace.
Okamoto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamadoui is looking to control Okamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hamadoui avoid being mounted?
Okamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamadoui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sameer Hamadoui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okamoto is thwarting Hamadoui's attempts to control the position.
Sameer Hamadoui has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sameer Hamadoui was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hamadoui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hamadoui throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Okamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hiroyuki Okamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sameer Hamadoui.
Okamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okamoto looks for the body kick but Hamadoui saw that one coming.
Okamoto misses the shot to the body.
Okamoto misses with a body shot.
Okamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hamadoui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okamoto leaves Hamadoui with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okamoto.
Okamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamadoui. That did some damage!
Hamadoui goes for a double leg but Okamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okamoto continues to drive forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroyuki Okamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okamoto, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hiroyuki Okamoto!

Hiroyuki Okamoto wins by unanimous decision!
Hiroyuki Okamoto gave a mention to Project Mayhem in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).