PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Ukyo Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordred Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sato
vs
Deschain

175 cm
30
140 lbs
21 - 13 - 1

175 cm
25
140 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ukyo Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mordred Deschain!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato swings for the body but Deschain moves out of range.
Sato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sato throws a body punch but Deschain moves out of range.
Sato slips a jab from Deschain.
Mordred Deschain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sato.
Sato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sato fakes the leg kick and cracks Deschain in the body.
We've been informed that Deschain has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sato tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Deschain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Sato takes one to the chin there.
Deschain walks into a stiff left hand from Sato.
Deschain scores with a leg kick.
Deschain misses with a leg kick
and Sato counters with a left to the body.
Deschain blocks a head kick by Sato.
Sato misses with a body kick.
Sato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Deschain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Deschain moves into the clinch.
Deschain managing to block the knees to the body from Sato.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sato throws an elbow but misses.
Deschain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Sato has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Deschain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sato blocks an elbow strike.
Deschain prevents a body shot from Sato.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sato just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deschain's brow.
Sato trying to land knees to the body.

Sato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deschain looks to land a left hand but Sato moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deschain. That's going to slow Sato down.
Sato lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Sato.
Sato throws a hook but Deschain avoids it easily.
Sato works Deschain's body with a nice hook.

Deschain instigates a clinch.
Sato lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato looking to throw knees to the head but Deschain is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain misses with a punch on the inside.
Deschain lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Sato.
Sato prevents a body shot from Deschain.
Deschain missing with knees to the body.

Deschain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deschain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deschain ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Deschain misses with a wild body shot.
Deschain connects with a nice looking jab.
Deschain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sato scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deschain slips a jab from Sato.
Sato moves out of range of the leg kick from Deschain.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deschain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukyo Sato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Deschain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deschain wants to clinch.
Sato cracks Deschain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Deschain tries to clinch but Sato is having none of it.
Deschain moves out of range of the body kick.
Deschain dips to his left and cracks Sato with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Sato.
Sato throws a wild body kick that Deschain sees coming a mile off.
Sato fails to land with a series of punches.
Deschain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deschain is looking to clinch but Sato is avoiding it.
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deschain throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sato to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deschain.
Sato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sato misses.
Deschain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ukyo Sato is winning the standup battle so far.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deschain throws out the jab.
Sato thumps Deschain with a low kick.
A left and a right from Sato both land. Nice combination.
Deschain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deschain throws a head kick that misses.
Deschain just misses with a punch to the body.
Sato misses with a kick to the body.
Deschain ducks right into an uppercut from Sato.
Sato tries to land a front kick but Deschain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deschain tries to clinch but Sato is having none of it.
Sato throws the left hand but Deschain avoids the punch easily.
Sato misses with a two punch combination.
Deschain tries to clinch there but Sato circles away.
Deschain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deschain.
Sato swings for the body but Deschain moves out of range.
Deschain lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deschain connects with a solid leg kick.
Deschain throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
Sato throws a lazy right hand but Deschain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deschain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deschain blocks a head kick by Sato.
Deschain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Deschain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deschain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Deschain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deschain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deschain connects with a single shot there.
Deschain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Deschain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mordred Deschain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Deschain looks to land a left hand but Sato moved out of range nicely.
Deschain fakes the leg kick and cracks Sato in the body.
Sato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sato moves out of range as Deschain throws a body kick.
Sato checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Deschain.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deschain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deschain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Deschain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Deschain is out of range.
Sato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Deschain throws a series of punches but Sato avoids them all with ease.
Sato moves out of range as Deschain throws a body kick.
Deschain moves away from the strike by Sato.
Nice cross by Deschain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain misses with a body shot.
Deschain moves out of range of the strikes.
Deschain throws a hook but Sato blocks it.
Sato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Deschain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deschain.
Deschain lands a nice looking body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deschain.
Deschain just misses with a punch to the body.
Sato throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sato slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deschain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deschain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deschain scoring well with a low kick there.
Deschain slips a jab from Sato.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands a really nice looking cross but Deschain seems unphased.
Sato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato with a nice cross.
Deschain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Deschain.
Sato misses the shot to the body.
Sato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Deschain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Deschain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sato.
Sato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deschain throws a hook to the side of Sato's head but Sato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deschain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sato.
Deschain scores with a head kick. Sato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Deschain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sato has time to react.
Sato throws a body punch but Deschain moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mordred Deschain just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sato checks a low kick from Deschain.
Sato pushes Deschain away with a front kick.
Sato lands a really nice looking cross but Deschain seems unphased.
Sato misses with a body punch
and Deschain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deschain throws a poor cross that misses
and Deschain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sato just misses with a punch to the body.
Deschain misses with an uppercut. Sato saw that one coming.
Deschain lands an overhand right.
Sato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deschain scores with a one two! Sato had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deschain.
Deschain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato lands with a slapping head kick.

Deschain pushes Sato up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sato crunches a lovely knee into Deschain's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain trying to stall but Sato improves his position.
Deschain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sato has him pressed against the ropes.

Sato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deschain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deschain throws a solid leg kick but Sato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deschain.
Sato's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sato duly obliges.
The fighters circling - Deschain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sato tries to work over Deschain's front leg with a kick but Deschain checks it.
Deschain scores with a jab.
Sato lands a body shot.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Deschain is out of range.
Deschain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sato misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Deschain does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain tries to clinch but Sato moves out of range.
Sato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sato scores with a jab. Deschain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Deschain tries to clinch but Sato moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deschain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Sato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sato lands with an overhand left.
Deschain works Sato's body with a nice hook.
Sato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Deschain misses.
Sato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Deschain misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deschain on the side of the head.
Deschain stuns Sato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Deschain misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukyo Sato had his way with Mordred Deschain in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sato lands with a cross.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deschain manages to avoid it.
Sato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sato misses with a low kick.
Deschain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sato thuds his right hand into Deschain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target.
Sato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sato slips a straight right by Deschain.
Deschain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deschain thows a body shot but no joy.
Deschain misses with an uppercut
and Sato counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deschain's knee momentarily.
Sato moves away from the strike by Deschain.
Sato lands a nice hook to Deschain's body. Deschain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deschain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sato's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sato throws a shot to the body.
Sato lands a nice looking body shot.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sato misses with a low kick.
Deschain lands a leg kick that knocks Sato off balance momentarily.
Sato throws a right hand that Deschain ducks under and follows up with a left that Deschain also avoids with ease.
Deschain throws a combination that misses
and Sato counters with a right hand to the body.
Sato misses with a body kick.
Sato keeps the fight on the outside.
Sato lands a nice shot that snaps Deschain's head back.
A jab from Deschain does it's job there.
Deschain moves out of range as Sato throws a body kick.
Sato scores with a hook to the body. Deschain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain avoids a kick to the body.
Deschain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato staying out of range there.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deschain manages to avoid it.
Deschain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Deschain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deschain counters with a stiff right hand.
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sato looks to land a combination but Deschain avoids it well.
Deschain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deschain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Deschain.
Deschain throws a body kick that misses.
Deschain takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ukyo Sato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ukyo Sato!