PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kinjo Sasake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sasake
vs
Vegas

157 cm
29
139 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

152 cm
24
137 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Canadian Fighter Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kinjo Sasake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vinny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Vegas misses with a straight right.
Vinny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Sasake blocks the leg kick.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Sasake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vegas lands a two punch combo.
Vegas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sasake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Sasake moves out of range easily.
Vegas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vegas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sasake takes one to the side of the head.
Sasake misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Sasake has his takedown stuffed
and Vegas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Vegas as Sasake shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas slips under a jab.
Sasake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vegas.
A good leg kick by Vegas.
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
Vegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas lands with a right hand.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Sasake sees it coming and moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vegas!
Vegas throws a low kick but Sasake avoids it.
Sasake throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Sasake misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sasake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sasake misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vegas.
Vegas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vegas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vegas lands a high kick!
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Sasake uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Vegas.
Vegas connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Vegas.
Sasake sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vegas tries to work over Sasake's front leg with a kick but Sasake checks it.
Sasake has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kinjo Sasake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas tries to land a leg kick but Sasake saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
Vegas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sasake.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas throws a hook but Sasake avoids it easily.
Vegas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vegas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sasake circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Sasake blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasake. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Sasake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasake.
The fighters circling - Sasake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sasake slips a jab from Vegas.
Sasake takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vegas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vegas.
Vegas swings for the body but Sasake moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Vegas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sasake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Sasake checks a low kick from Vegas.
Vegas lands a right hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sasake might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sasake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sasake jabs Vegas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vegas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sasake in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Sasake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sasake blocks a leg kick.
Vegas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasake.
Sasake takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sasake shoots in but Vegas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vegas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasake takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Vegas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas connects with an inside leg kick.
Vegas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sasake.
A big left from Sasake misses.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Vegas is looking to slow Sasake down with leg kicks.
Vegas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Sasake moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vegas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake misses with a hook
and Vegas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sasake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Vegas.
Sasake looks for a takedown but Vegas sprawls well.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vegas connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas cracks Sasake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vegas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vegas scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vegas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas thuds his right hand into Sasake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vegas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sasake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Vegas misses.
Sasake avoids the body shot from Vegas.
Sasake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sasake.
Vegas connects with a solid leg kick.
Sasake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vegas tries to land a front kick but Sasake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vegas lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sasake checks a leg kick.
Sasake swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vegas throws a body kick that misses.
Vegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sasake.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vegas. That's going to slow Sasake down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sasake's head.
Sasake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vegas misses with a low kick as Sasake jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Vegas coming out on top.
Sasake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sasake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Vegas throws out a leg kick but Sasake moves out of range and Vegas only half commits.
Sasake tests Vegas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vegas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sasake's sensitive parts.
Vegas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sasake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vegas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sasake will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vegas thumps Sasake with a low kick.
Vegas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
Vegas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sasake.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sasake.
Sasake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Sasake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Sasake.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasake. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas misses with a hook

and Sasake counters with a shoot takedown. Vegas fights it but they end up in guard.
Sasake trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
Vegas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sasake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vegas is looking to stand up but Sasake isn't so interested in that idea.

Sasake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vegas dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sasake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vegas defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sasake has his feet on Vegas's thighs here. He's pushed Vegas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Vegas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kinjo Sasake!
Kinjo Sasake retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kinjo Sasake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.