PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacory Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Adogadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jacory Kato has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kato
vs
Adogadoo

180 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacory Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Adogadoo!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Adogadoo clinches with his opponent.
Kato prevents a takedown attempt there.

Kato manages to break the clinch.

Kato shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adogadoo is trying to defend but Kato finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adogadoo's head.
Kato seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adogadoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kato thows a huge punch but Adogadoo dodges it nicely.
Kato really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kato lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kato looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adogadoo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kato trying to control the action but Adogadoo is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kato lands a nice short elbow.
Kato stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adogadoo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adogadoo tries to roll over but Kato keeps him under control.
Adogadoo trying to hold on to Kato's head to control him but Kato postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato stalling away here and it's allowed Adogadoo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kato wants to control from the top but Adogadoo keeps moving.
Adogadoo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Adogadoo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kato wants to control from the top but Adogadoo keeps moving.
Kato is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adogadoo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jacory Kato.
Kato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adogadoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kato looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adogadoo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kato is taking a breather. Adogadoo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kato seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adogadoo for as long as he can get away with.
Adogadoo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kato trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adogadoo's guard.
Kato wants to pass the guard but Adogadoo is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adogadoo looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kato trying to control but Adogadoo is working from the bottom.
Kato wants to pass the guard but Adogadoo is keeping the position.
Kato won't allow Adogadoo to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Adogadoo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kato lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kato throws a head kick but Adogadoo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adogadoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kato avoids it really well and circles away.
Kato shoots in and drives through. Adogadoo sprawls well.
Adogadoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kato shoots in looking for a takedown but Adogadoo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adogadoo throws a head kick but Kato moves out of range.

Kato shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adogadoo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kato stands and throws Adogadoo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kato lands a nice forearm strike.

Kato thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adogadoo wants to control but Kato postures up.
Kato trying to control the position but Adogadoo is working away.
Kato looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Adogadoo is avoiding damage well.
Kato scoring with punches from side control.
Kato landing a few strikes.
Adogadoo tries to buck Kato off but Kato is having none of it.

Kato is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adogadoo has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato grinds an elbow into Adogadoo's temple.
Kato tries to move to full mount but Adogadoo actually manages to regain half guard.
Kato prevents Adogadoo from improving his position.
Kato scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Kato.
Adogadoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Adogadoo is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adogadoo is trying to maintain the position but Kato is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adogadoo is in trouble now - Kato has advanced to mount!
Adogadoo can't escape the position.
Kato looking to finish Adogadoo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adogadoo!
Kato connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kato controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato looking to control but Adogadoo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Adogadoo has eaten all the pies!
Adogadoo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kato unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kato is landing with some decent strikes but Adogadoo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jacory Kato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adogadoo is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacory Kato dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kato lands a front kick.
Jacory Kato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adogadoo swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adogadoo.

Kato shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kato postures up and lands a big shot to Adogadoo's brow.
Kato has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adogadoo is proving hard to escape from.

Adogadoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adogadoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kato gets to his feet - Adogadoo follows without any prompting.

Kato gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Adogadoo's face as Kato controls the position.

Kato tries for a kimura but Adogadoo is defending well.
Kato in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kato tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kato connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adogadoo some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kato goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Adogadoo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kato but great work by Adogadoo.
Kato looking for a sweep but Adogadoo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adogadoo can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato is trying desperately to improve position.

Adogadoo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kato has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Adogadoo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kato is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato is working to get back to half guard.
Kato tries to hold on but Adogadoo pushes him away.
Kato tries to buck Adogadoo off but he can't manage it.
Kato wants to control but Adogadoo is having none of it.

Adogadoo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato tries to hold on but Adogadoo postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kato working to try and regain half guard.
Bob Adogadoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacory Kato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacory Kato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kato, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacory Kato!