PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hideyoshi Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Okami
vs
Da Costa

185 cm
26
196 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hideyoshi Okami!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adriano Da Costa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Da Costa. No joy for Okami on that attempt.
Da Costa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okami blocks a low kick nicely.
Okami shoots in and drives through. Da Costa sprawls well.

Okami tries to keep at a distance but Da Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Da Costa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okami gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Da Costa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Da Costa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okami doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okami manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Costa, not yet.
Okami lands a couple of digs.

Da Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okami postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okami chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Costa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Da Costa keeping moving, preventing Okami from controlling successfully.
Okami is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Da Costa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Okami has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Da Costa keeping full guard, as Okami tries to pass.
Okami slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Okami content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Da Costa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okami wants to pass the guard but Da Costa is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Okami postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Da Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Costa, not yet.
Da Costa keeping full guard, as Okami tries to pass.
Okami postures up and lands a big shot to Da Costa's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Okami got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Costa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okami has managed to get both his arms back between Da Costa's legs - danger averted.
Okami forces his way into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okami wants to pass to mount but Da Costa is defending the position.
Okami looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Costa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Da Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okami trying to mount his opponent but Da Costa defends it.

Da Costa actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Okami scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Okami lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Okami is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Costa is just riding it out for now. Okami eventually gives up the hold.
Okami content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Da Costa actively working from the bottom here.
Okami lands strikes from half guard.

Da Costa looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okami takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Da Costa tries to roll over but Okami keeps him under control.

Da Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okami pulls his head out easily.
Da Costa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okami trying to mount his opponent but Da Costa defends it.
Okami looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Da Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okami connects with a nice short shot to Da Costa's temple.
Nice strikes from Okami there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okami is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Okami wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Costa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okami wants to pass the guard but Da Costa is defending well.
Da Costa regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okami scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Da Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okami lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Okami engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideyoshi Okami dominated that round.
That's time! Okami's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Okami clinches up against the cage.

Okami turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Okami manages to end up in side control.
Okami trying to control the position but Da Costa is working away.
Da Costa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Okami's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Da Costa tries to get to full guard but Okami has control of the leg.

Okami is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okami lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Okami wants to control but Da Costa is keeping him busy.

Okami is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Costa has managed to free his arm - good work.

Da Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okami sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Okami is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okami is pressing down on Da Costa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Da Costa is holding on for now.

Okami is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Costa is just riding it out for now. Okami eventually gives up the hold.
Okami trying to control the action but Da Costa is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Da Costa looking for submissions off his back.
Hideyoshi Okami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Costa is staying active underneath Okami, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Okami stops Da Costa from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okami connects with a nice short shot to Da Costa's temple.
Okami is pressing down on Da Costa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Da Costa is holding on for now.
Okami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Costa keeps working.
Da Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Costa wants to get back to his feet.

Okami is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okami is looking to take a break and control but Da Costa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa gets back to full guard.
Okami looking to pass the guard.
Okami postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Da Costa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okami defends it easily.
Okami throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Costa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okami lands a couple of digs.
Okami preventing the sweep.

Da Costa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Costa is breathing heavily.
Da Costa keeping moving, preventing Okami from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa has momentary wrist control but Okami slips an elbow through the middle.
Okami lands a couple of elbows.
Okami's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Da Costa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okami wants to get back to his feet.

Da Costa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okami sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Costa stops Okami from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Okami kicks off Da Costa and gets to his feet.
Da Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okami sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Costa somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Da Costa has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okami is defended easily by Da Costa.
Okami fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okami tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Costa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Okami somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideyoshi Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Costa scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Costa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Da Costa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Okami is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
BOOM! Da Costa connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Da Costa looking for a guillotine from mount but Okami is having none of it.
Da Costa unloading with bombs!

Da Costa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Okami can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okami is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Da Costa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Okami to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Okami shrugs it off.
Okami wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Da Costa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Okami has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Okami!
Okami is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Da Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okami defends well.

Okami avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Costa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okami controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa has momentary wrist control but Okami slips an elbow through the middle.
Okami wants to control from the top but Da Costa keeps moving.

Da Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Costa keeping moving, preventing Okami from controlling successfully.
Okami is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Okami trying to control but Da Costa is working from the bottom.

Okami drops back looking for a leg! Da Costa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Costa manages to kick Okami off! Okami jumps back into Da Costa's guard.

Da Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okami can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okami's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Okami trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okami advances to half guard.
Da Costa is trying to stand.
Da Costa is looking for a sweep. Okami is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Costa keeps working.
Okami works his way into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okami controlling from mount.
Okami with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Da Costa really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Okami fails with a takedown attempt.
Okami doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Da Costa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A good leg kick by Da Costa.
Da Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okami swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Da Costa scores with a takedown into Okami's guard.
Okami is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Da Costa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Da Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Okami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Costa wants to pass the guard but Okami is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Costa lands a couple of digs.

Okami pushes Da Costa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Okami fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideyoshi Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Da Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Okami tries for a takedown but Da Costa manages to get underhooks.
Da Costa is pressed up against the cage. Okami has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Costa down to the mat. Da Costa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Okami takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okami as he jumps to the side.
Okami shoots in and drives through. Da Costa sprawls well.

Da Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okami is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Costa is controlling him.
Da Costa trying to control but Okami is working from the bottom.

Da Costa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Costa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okami swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Okami has his feet on Da Costa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Da Costa misses with a low kick.
Okami circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okami shoots in for a takedown but Da Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okami shoots in for a takedown but Da Costa shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Da Costa.
Da Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Okami circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa leaves Okami with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Costa thows a body kick. Okami tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Da Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Costa motions for Okami to come forward. Da Costa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okami takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Costa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okami circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Costa misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Da Costa dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Okami shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Okami's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okami fails with the takedown.
Okami fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Costa avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideyoshi Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Da Costa drives through and clinches with Okami against the cage.

Da Costa pulls guard effortlessly.
Okami throwing strikes but missing.
Okami seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Costa is looking for a triangle but Okami pushes his legs off easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Okami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Da Costa has his foot on Okami's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okami works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Costa keeping moving, preventing Okami from controlling successfully.
Okami advances position into side control!
Da Costa is trying to buck Okami off.
Okami is looking to take a break and control but Da Costa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okami working the ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Costa keeps working.
Da Costa is looking to reverse the position.

Okami tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Okami has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Okami working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okami trying to control the action but Da Costa is working from the bottom.
Okami cracks Da Costa with a big right hand but Da Costa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Da Costa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okami off and has taken his back!
Okami is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Da Costa looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami is trying to get back to his feet but Da Costa has full control of the position and if anything, Okami has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Okami is trying to remain composed but Da Costa is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Okami showing good submission defense here.
Okami wants to get back to his feet.

Okami showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Costa throwing sloppy strikes.

Okami preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Da Costa.
Okami is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Okami has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Da Costa.
Da Costa is striking well from the back but Okami escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Okami looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Da Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Da Costa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Da Costa!
Adriano Da Costa is the new middleweight champion!