PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Inigo Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra's entrance music is The Beast - Tech N9ne. A fine choice. Okamoto has chosen Feel the Drive as his entrance music. Inigo Guerra had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Guerra
vs
Okamoto

170 cm
32
150 lbs
15 - 22 - 2

168 cm
37
152 lbs
27 - 21 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Inigo Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra cracks the inside of Okamoto's front leg.
Guerra jabs Okamoto right on the nose. Okamoto blinks but takes it well.

Okamoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guerra on his heels. He'll look to pass Guerra's guard now, I'm sure.
Guerra keeping full guard, as Okamoto tries to pass.
Guerra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okamoto manages to get himself to full guard.

Okamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guerra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guerra won't allow Okamoto to sweep him here.
Okamoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Okamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guerra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okamoto wants to hit a switch here but Guerra passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Okamoto there!
Okamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Okamoto regains half guard.
Guerra seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Okamoto wants to control but Guerra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guerra prevents Okamoto from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Guerra in particular looking to stall.
Okamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okamoto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Okamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Guerra in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto manages to get to full guard.
Okamoto wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Guerra is now in half guard.
Okamoto tries to get to full guard but Guerra has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Guerra seems content to control.
Okamoto wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerra content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okamoto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guerra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Guerra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Okamoto looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okamoto is on top in guard.

Okamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guerra is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Guerra has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Okamoto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Good exchange - Guerra coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inigo Guerra dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Okamoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okamoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okamoto can do to turn this around?
Okamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Inigo Guerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroyuki Okamoto.
Guerra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guerra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okamoto manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Guerra. No joy for Okamoto on that attempt.
Okamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guerra swings for the body but Okamoto moves out of range.

Okamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Okamoto prevents Guerra from improving his position.
Okamoto trying to control from half guard but Guerra is working away.
Okamoto trying to mount his opponent but Guerra defends it.
Guerra gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.
Okamoto looking to pass the guard.
Okamoto trying to control but Guerra is working from the bottom.
Guerra is looking to stand back up but Okamoto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Guerra.

Guerra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guerra tries to roll over but Okamoto keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Okamoto wants to pass the guard but Guerra is defending well.
Inigo Guerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guerra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okamoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okamoto's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Okamoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Guerra's guard. Nice work there by Okamoto.

Guerra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okamoto passes into half guard.
Okamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Guerra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra moves into full guard.
Guerra wants to stand but Okamoto is controlling the position.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerra wants to sweep here but Okamoto controlling him for the moment.
Okamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Okamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guerra is keeping the position for now.
Guerra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Okamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okamoto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Guerra puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Okamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guerra sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Inigo Guerra will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Okamoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guerra swivels and escapes.
Guerra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Okamoto.
Inigo Guerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroyuki Okamoto.
Guerra throws a one two combo.
Guerra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okamoto manages to avoid it.
Guerra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guerra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guerra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okamoto.
Okamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerra but Guerra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Guerra misses.
Okamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guerra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Guerra tries to sprawl but Okamoto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okamoto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto is looking to take a break and control but Guerra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guerra won't allow Okamoto to pass to mount.
Guerra wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Guerra wants to get back to full guard.
Okamoto trying to mount his opponent but Guerra defends it.
Guerra is not content to let Okamoto control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okamoto moves away.
The crowd cheers as Guerra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Guerra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okamoto goes for a double leg but Guerra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guerra continues to drive forward.
Guerra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okamoto's hands.

Okamoto shoots in and gets a takedown into Guerra's guard.

Guerra wriggles free and stands up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Guerra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guerra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Guerra misses with a wild combination.
Okamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Guerra misses the target.
Okamoto shoots for a takedown but Guerra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Guerra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guerra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Guerra scores with a jab. Okamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Inigo Guerra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerra but Guerra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guerra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guerra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerra wants it to stay on the feet.
Okamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guerra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guerra throws a right hand that Okamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Okamoto also avoids with ease.
Guerra punishes Okamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Guerra lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guerra is looking to wear down Okamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Guerra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Okamoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Okamoto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Guerra's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto won't allow Guerra to sweep him here.
Guerra is working hard here to advance position.
Guerra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Guerra preventing the sweep.

Okamoto has his foot on Guerra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guerra works his way back into a safe position though.
Hiroyuki Okamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okamoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Okamoto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Guerra passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Inigo Guerra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guerra 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inigo Guerra!
A relieved looking Inigo Guerra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.