PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Mizakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizakota has chosen Hero's Come Back!! by nobodyknows┼ as his entrance music. The key to victory for Hayato Masato has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Masato
vs
Mizakota

170 cm
24
158 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Nutrition
CROWN - Pit Inc

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hayato Masato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Mizakota!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizakota lands a nice shot that snaps Masato's head back.

It looks like Hayato Masato has been cut.
Masato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mizakota throws a body punch but Masato moves out of range.
Mizakota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mizakota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masato.
Mizakota throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Mizakota misses.
Mizakota throws a sloppy head kick and Masato moves out of range easily.
Masato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mizakota was well out of range. Poor timing from Masato.
Masato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mizakota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masato.
Mizakota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mizakota circles away quickly and effectively.
Masato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mizakota circles away quickly and effectively.
Masato dips to his left and cracks Mizakota with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Masato misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizakota shoots in but Masato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masato blocks a head kick by Mizakota.
Masato looks to land a combination. Mizakota sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mizakota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mizakota.
Masato swings for the body but Mizakota moves out of range.
Masato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayato Masato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mizakota takes one on the button.
Masato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masato defending well as Mizakota loads up on a big left hand.
Masato works the jab nicely.
Masato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masato throws a series of punches but Mizakota moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato lands a really nice looking cross but Mizakota seems unphased.
Masato with a jab.
Nice shot by Mizakota.
Mizakota shoots for a takedown but Masato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab lands there for Masato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizakota shoots in and drives through. Masato sprawls well.
Hayato Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Mizakota.
Mizakota takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hayato Masato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizakota tries to land a front kick but Masato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mizakota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mizakota.
Mizakota slips a straight right by Masato.
Masato misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mizakota moves out of range as Masato strikes.
Masato misses with a two punch combination.
Masato throws a series of punches but Mizakota moves out of range.
Mizakota tries to clinch there but Masato circles away.
Masato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mizakota.
Masato throws a hook but Mizakota blocks it.
Mizakota ducks under a wild hook from Masato.
Mizakota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masato.
Mizakota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mizakota throws the kick towards the body but Masato avoids it.
Masato throws a right hand that Mizakota ducks under and follows up with a left that Mizakota also avoids with ease.

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.
Masato jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masato defending well as Mizakota loads up on a big left hand.
Masato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mizakota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masato looks to land a combination but Mizakota avoids it well.
Mizakota scoring well with a low kick there.
Masato is breathing heavily.
Masato slips under a jab from Mizakota.
Mizakota looks to land a combination but Masato avoids it well.
Masato avoids the head kick by Mizakota.
Mizakota ducks under a wild hook from Masato.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masato thows a body shot but no joy.
Mizakota misses with an uppercut.
Mizakota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hayato Masato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hayato Masato's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mizakota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masato throws out the jab.
Masato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mizakota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mizakota shoots for a double leg takedown but Masato sprawls well. He's pushed Mizakota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mizakota avoids the body shot from Masato.
Masato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mizakota.
Masato misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Masato throws a sloppy body shot

and Mizakota counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Masato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mizakota on the ground.
Masato trying to hold on to Mizakota's head to control him but Mizakota postures up.
Masato wants to improve his position but Mizakota is controlling well.
Mizakota trying to mount his opponent but Masato defends it.

Mizakota is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mizakota is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masato won't allow Mizakota to pass to mount.
Masato tries to roll over but Mizakota keeps him under control.

Mizakota is working for a submission of some sort.
Masato is looking to escape.
Masato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Masato wants to improve his position but Mizakota is controlling well.
Mizakota scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mizakota wants to pass the guard but Masato is defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mizakota lunges at Masato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masato's hand.
Mizakota fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mizakota throws a jab when Masato was well out of range.
Masato missing with a left hand there. Mizakota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mizakota staying out of range there.
Masato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mizakota moves away.
Masato misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mizakota to counter with a crisp jab.
Mizakota will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hayato Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Mizakota.
Mizakota closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masato circles away.
Masato looks to throw the jab but Mizakota is out of range.
Mizakota ducks under a wild hook from Masato.
Masato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masato misses with a looping right.
Mizakota moves away from the strike by Masato.
Masato scores with a nice strike.
Mizakota throws a big shot that misses.
Masato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mizakota tries to close the distance and clinch but Masato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masato circles away.
Masato lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big right from Masato misses.
Mizakota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masato.
Masato scores with a shot to the body.
Masato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mizakota throws out the jab.
Masato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mizakota on the side of the head.
Masato connects with a nice looking jab.
Mizakota shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masato as he jumps to the side.
Mizakota slips a straight right by Masato.
Good exchange - Masato coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kazuo Mizakota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hayato Masato's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Masato lands a jab to the nose.
Masato misses with an uppercut. Mizakota saw that one coming.
Masato throws a series of punches but Mizakota moves out of range.
Masato misses with a hook.
Masato takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mizakota throws a hook but Masato blocks it.
Masato lands a jab-cross combination.
Masato thuds his right hand into Mizakota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masato lands a lovely overhand right.
Mizakota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mizakota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mizakota throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mizakota.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masato lands a jab to the nose.
Masato throws a jab but it's blocked by Mizakota.
Mizakota misses with a looping right.

Mizakota clinches with his opponent.

Masato has picked Mizakota up - he's going for a ride! Masato dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mizakota is looking to improve his position.
Mizakota works his way to full guard. Good work.
Masato stopping the sweep attempt from Mizakota.

Mizakota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mizakota has his foot on Masato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masato works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato trying to control but Mizakota is working from the bottom.
Mizakota wants to hit a switch here but Masato passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mizakota there!
Masato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Masato.
Mizakota is squirming around, avoiding Masato's attempts to control the action.
Masato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mizakota tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato tries to control but Mizakota wriggling away.
Mizakota is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mizakota wants to control but Masato is having none of it.

Masato is working for a guillotine from mount but Mizakota frees his head quite easily.
Mizakota really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Masato trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mizakota working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mizakota is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hayato Masato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masato has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayato Masato!