PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sameer Hamadoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuto Kawasati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamadoui comes to the cage accompanied by Lights Out. Sameer Hamadoui could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yuuto Kawasati's chin.

Hamadoui
vs
Kawasati

180 cm
34
140 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

175 cm
37
143 lbs
21 - 11 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Project Mayhem

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sameer Hamadoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuuto Kawasati!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamadoui throws a right hand that Kawasati ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawasati also avoids with ease.
Hamadoui tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kawasati defends well and Hamadoui ends up having to push Kawasati into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hamadoui has had enough of the clinch but Kawasati keeps him there for the moment.
Hamadoui is trying to break the clinch but Kawasati has him pressed against the cage.
Kawasati effectively controlling the action here.
Hamadoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Hamadoui has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kawasati effectively controlling the action here.
Kawasati tries a knee to the head but Hamadoui blocks it.
Kawasati lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Kawasati manages to break the clinch.
Hamadoui closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kawasati circles away.
Kawasati moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kawasati misses with a body shot
and Hamadoui counters with a leg kick.
Hamadoui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawasati paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Hamadoui with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sameer Hamadoui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamadoui is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kawasati sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamadoui looks for the body kick but Kawasati saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadoui goes for a double leg but Kawasati avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kawasati continues to drive forward.
A head punch on the inside from Kawasati fails to land.
Kawasati keeps control of Hamadoui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hamadoui wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Hamadoui breaks the clinch.
Kawasati showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamadoui.
Kawasati walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hamadoui checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kawasati slips a jab and a cross from Hamadoui.
Hamadoui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kawasati!
Kawasati tries to land a front kick but Hamadoui steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hamadoui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kawasati avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kawasati dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamadoui. That did some damage!
Hamadoui walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadoui tries to clinch but Kawasati is having none of it.

Kawasati gets a takedown into half guard.
Hamadoui is looking to improve his position.
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!
Kawasati works his way into full mount!
Kawasati avoids the attempt from Hamadoui to control.

Kawasati working for a submission but Hamadoui is keeping him at bay.

Hamadoui defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kawasati.
Hamadoui tries to lock up and control but Kawasati gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kawasati is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hamadoui has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hamadoui!
Hamadoui trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawasati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamadoui wants to get up but he can't break Kawasati's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hamadoui won't allow Kawasati to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hamadoui pushing down on Kawasati's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hamadoui wants to get back to his feet.
Kawasati slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hamadoui postures up in Kawasati's guard and throws a big left but Kawasati blocks it.
Hamadoui won't allow Kawasati to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamadoui would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hamadoui wants to control from the top but Kawasati keeps moving.
Kawasati is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Kawasati looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kawasati is trying to control the position but Hamadoui postures up.
Kawasati wants to hit a switch here but Hamadoui passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kawasati there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamadoui looking to finish Kawasati with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kawasati!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamadoui tries to control but Kawasati wriggling away.
Kawasati is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Kawasati that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuuto Kawasati will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Hamadoui.
Hamadoui is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kawasati sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kawasati.
Kawasati paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hamadoui moves out of range as Kawasati strikes.
Kawasati tried to score with a low kick but Hamadoui checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kawasati.
Hamadoui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamadoui shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kawasati as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sameer Hamadoui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawasati shoots in and drives through. Hamadoui sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Hamadoui or perhaps it was just good defense by Kawasati which made him look bad.
Kawasati lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hamadoui moves out of range of the body kick from Kawasati.
Hamadoui tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kawasati sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamadoui somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawasati throws a push kick but Hamadoui slaps the foot to one side.
Kawasati lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hamadoui's sensitive parts.
Hamadoui fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kawasati avoids it really well and circles away.

Hamadoui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamadoui wants to take the fight to the mat but Kawasati manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kawasati lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kawasati is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kawasati breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamadoui shoots in but Kawasati avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hamadoui really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hamadoui throws a nice looking combination but Kawasati bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kawasati cracks Hamadoui with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kawasati tries to keep at a distance but Hamadoui has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamadoui is trying to pull guard but Kawasati turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kawasati.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawasati lands a nice uppercut.

Kawasati breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kawasati shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hamadoui trying to control here.
Kawasati prevents Hamadoui from improving his position.

Kawasati maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hamadoui could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kawasati has cracked it and Hamadoui is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kawasati!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuuto Kawasati!