PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Okada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Starikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akira Okada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Okada
vs
Starikov

170 cm
21
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

169 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Okada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Starikov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starikov scores with a hook to the body. Okada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Starikov defending well as Okada loads up on a big left hand.
Okada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Starikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okada doesn't seem bothered though.

Starikov drives through and clinches with Okada against the ropes.
Starikov cracks Okada with a nice body shot.
Starikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Starikov is working Okada over against the ropes.
Starikov cracks Okada with a nice body shot.
Starikov lands with a light punch inside.
Starikov lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starikov.
Starikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Starikov.
A body shot lands from Starikov.
Starikov tries to throw a body punch but Okada avoids it by throwing Starikov back against the cage.
Okada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Starikov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Okada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Starikov prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Starikov as the two fighters clinch.
Starikov digs a right hand underneath Okada's ribcage. Okada let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okada blocks a body shot from Starikov.
Starikov lands a body punch.
Starikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Okada tries to pull guard but Starikov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Okada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starikov is working Okada over against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Starikov.
A short left from Starikov.
Starikov pushes Okada back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starikov is leaning against Okada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starikov digs a right hand underneath Okada's ribcage. Okada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Starikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okada stalling in the clinch but Starikov improves position.
Starikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Starikov.
Starikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Starikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Starikov gets underhooks to prevent Okada's takedown attempt.
Okada is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Starikov.
Good body shot from Starikov.
Starikov works on Okada's body with a couple of short punches.
Starikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Starikov.
Starikov pushes Okada back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Starikov.
A short body shot lands from Starikov as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Starikov.
Starikov lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Starikov.
Starikov lands a shot to the body.
Starikov lands a shot to the body.
Okada can't get the takedown.
Starikov cracks Okada with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Starikov as the two fighters clinch.
Starikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Starikov lands a shot to the body.
Starikov digs a right hand underneath Okada's ribcage. Okada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Starikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okadas head.
Starikov lands with a left to the head.
Starikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Starikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Starikov is working Okada over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Starikov - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Starikov.
Starikov pushes Okada back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Starikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Starikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okada or not.
Starikov is working Okada over against the ropes.
A short left from Starikov.
Starikov digs a right hand underneath Okada's ribcage. Okada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Starikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Starikov lands a body shot.
Starikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Starikov.
Okada working hard to break the clinch.
Starikov is working Okada over against the ropes.
Starikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Starikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Starikov works on Okada's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Starikov.
Starikov cracks Okada with a nice body shot.
Starikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Starikov scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Starikov - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Starikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Starikov walks away with a smile on his face. Okada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Starikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Starikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Starikov.
Starikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Starikov is working Okada over against the ropes.
Starikov scores with a hook to the body.
Starikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okada backwards.
Okada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Starikov is leaning against Okada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Starikov.
Starikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Starikov presses Okada against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Okada misses with a wild combination.
Okada wants to clinch
and Starikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Starikov lands a jab to Okada's midsection.
Starikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okada.
Akira Okada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Starikov closes the distance and clinches.
Starikov lands a body shot.
Okada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Okada decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okada is on top in guard.
Okada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Okada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Okada trying to control but Starikov is working from the bottom.
Starikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starikov trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Okada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Starikov is looking to regain half guard here but Okada keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okada scoring with punches from side control.

Okada decides to stand up, so the ref orders Starikov to his feet.
Starikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Starikov clinches up with Okada and pushes him back against the ropes.
Starikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Okada controls his hands.
Starikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Starikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Starikov tries to work over Okada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Starikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Starikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okada trying to control the position but instead, Starikov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okada into the ropes.
Starikov misses with a punch to the body.
Okada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Starikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okada is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Starikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Okada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Starikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Starikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starikov misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Starikov.
Starikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okada working hard to break the clinch.
Starikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Starikov.
Starikov presses Okada against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Starikov.
Akira Okada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okada struggles to land a body shot inside as Starikov controls his hands.
Starikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okada.
Okada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Starikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sergei Starikov!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Sergei Starikov!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Sergei Starikov!

Sergei Starikov wins by unanimous decision!