PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ohshima Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Regulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Regulus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yuri Antonov - Ne Umirai Lyubov. Ohshima Sato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sato
vs
Regulus

175 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ohshima Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Regulus!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regulus fails with a takedown attempt.
Sato connects with a single shot there.
Sato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Regulus has his takedown stuffed
and Sato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Regulus dives in and grabs Sato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sato pushes down on Regulus's head and hops out.
Ohshima Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Regulus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Regulus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regulus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sato as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regulus's head backwards.
Sato tests Regulus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sato lands with a nice combination. Regulus backs away looking to recover.
Sato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regulus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sato pinned against the cage. Sato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Regulus shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Sato does no damage.
Sato connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Sato coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regulus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sato defends it nicely.
Regulus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Regulus tries for a takedown but Sato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sato lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Regulus backs up against the cage.
Sato lands a jab-cross combination.
Ohshima Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Sato - just one landing.
Sato throws a combination. Regulus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Regulus shoots for a takedown but Sato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sato catches Regulus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ohshima Sato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Regulus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sato defends it nicely.
Sato scores with a three punch combo!
Sato moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Regulus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sato is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Regulus.
A right-left combo lands from Sato.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Regulus doesn't seem bothered though.
Sato lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Regulus is defended easily by Sato.
Sato pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Regulus back to the cage. Sato follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Regulus.
Ohshima Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Regulus.
Sato lands a jab-cross combination.
Sato lands with a hook. Regulus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ohshima Sato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Regulus tries for a takedown but Sato circles away easily
and Sato counters with a series of strikes. Regulus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sato is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sato lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Regulus eats them both and turns towards Sato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sato!

Regulus is rocked!
Regulus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Regulus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Regulus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Regulus is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
Regulus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sato.
Regulus seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regulus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regulus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Regulus takes one to the chin there.
Sato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Regulus on the side of the head.
Regulus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Regulus eats them both and turns towards Sato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regulus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sato finds it's way round the side to connect with Regulus's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ohshima Sato dominated that second 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!

Sato works over Regulus's head and body with a nice combination.
Sato throws a right hand that Regulus ducks under and follows up with a left that Regulus also avoids with ease.
Regulus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sato circles away.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sato lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Regulus fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sato wants it to stay on the feet.
Ohshima Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Regulus.
Nice shot by Sato.
Sato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Sato.
Regulus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sato circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sato scores with a one two! Regulus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Regulus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sato's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Regulus prevents Sato from standing back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Regulus seems to be looking for submissions.

Regulus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Regulus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Regulus seems to be working for a kimura but Sato defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking to escape.

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

Regulus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Regulus is looking for a kimura but Sato is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Regulus to get the leverage.

Regulus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sato defends it well.
Sato is looking to improve his position.

Regulus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sato defends it well.
Sato wants to improve his position but Regulus is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Regulus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sato is trying to maintain the position but Regulus is very close to passing his half guard.
Ohshima Sato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Regulus seems to be looking for submissions.

Regulus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sato is just riding it out for now. Regulus eventually gives up the hold.

Regulus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sato is just riding it out for now. Regulus eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sato is defending against the submission attempts here by Regulus.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marshall Regulus.
I think Sato 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ohshima Sato!