PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamuto Hierowato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osanti Herod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hierowato comes into the arena with Morning Musume - Koi no Victory blaring out of the sound system. Herod is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Down With The King. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hierowato
vs
Herod

195 cm
20
275 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
247 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamuto Hierowato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osanti Herod!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hierowato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Herod in his tracks.
Nice shot by Hierowato.
Herod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hierowato's waist but Hierowato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herod off to one side.
Herod fails with a takedown attempt.
Hierowato throws a right and a left that Herod avoids nicely.

Herod shoots in and bounces Hierowato off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herod wants to pass the guard but Hierowato is keeping the position.
Hierowato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herod trying to control but Hierowato is working from the bottom.
Herod won't allow Hierowato to sweep him here.
Herod sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hierowato's guard.
Hierowato tries to roll over but Herod keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hierowato manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hierowato is trying to control the position but Herod postures up.
Herod preventing the sweep.
Hierowato working a defensive guard here.
Herod tries to free his leg and advance position but Hierowato is retaining full guard.
Hierowato trying to keep a closed guard but Herod is proving a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Herod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hierowato as he avoids it easily.
Kamuto Hierowato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osanti Herod.
Hierowato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Hierowato sends Herod down but not out. Hierowato dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Osanti Herod has been cut.
Herod looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herod manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hierowato moves into full guard.
Hierowato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hierowato wants to stand and escape but Herod is having none of it.
Herod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hierowato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herod is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hierowato is trying to keep Herod in close.
Herod trying to control but Hierowato is working from the bottom.
Herod preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hierowato misses with a hook.
Kamuto Hierowato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hierowato scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Hierowato does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hierowato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herod's head.
Hierowato is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good exchange - Hierowato coming out on top.
Herod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hierowato lands a really nice looking cross but Herod seems unphased.
Hierowato steps into range and cracks Herod with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Herod flops backwards and Hierowato dives into his guard looking to finish!

Herod is rocked!
Hierowato forces his way into half guard.

Hierowato stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Herod to get to his feet.
Hierowato connects with a jab.
Hierowato drops Herod with a left and a right! Oh, Herod is hurt - Hierowato dives into side control looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hierowato trying to control the action but Herod is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Hierowato crashes against the mat.
Hierowato lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Herod down.
Herod is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Herod taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hierowato is looking to take a break and control but Herod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herod is trying to control Hierowato's posture but Hierowato avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamuto Hierowato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Osanti Herod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hierowato throws a right and a left that Herod avoids nicely.
Hierowato stuns Herod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hierowato connects with a single shot there.
Herod blocks a jab.
Herod swats away the attempt to clinch by Hierowato.
Herod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hierowato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herod's head.
Herod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Herod is breathing heavily.
Hierowato cracks Herod with a big right hand and Herod goes down!

Hierowato decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Herod is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hierowato moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Herod goes down! Can Hierowato finish him!?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hierowato controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hierowato passes Herod's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Herod keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hierowato passes to full mount!

Hierowato has hold of Herod's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Herod manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hierowato landing shots from mount.
Herod is desperately trying to improve his position but Hierowato has a good base and remains in mount.
Hierowato landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hierowato controlling his opponent.
Hierowato has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hierowato lands a big elbow.
Hierowato lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hierowato looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hierowato dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hierowato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herod is looking to escape.
Herod tries to hold on but Hierowato postures up.
Herod working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hierowato cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hierowato tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hierowato landing strikes from the mount and Herod is in trouble!
Herod wants to hold on but Hierowato pushes him away.
Herod is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hierowato controlling from mount.
Hierowato putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hierowato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hierowato lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hierowato jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Herod manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hierowato is working Herod over with some ground and pound from side control.
Herod is not content to let Hierowato control the position.

Hierowato is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herod knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hierowato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herod can do to turn this around?
Hierowato misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hierowato wants to control but Herod is keeping him busy.

Hierowato stands up and beckons Herod to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamuto Hierowato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Osanti Herod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hierowato lands with a right hand.
Hierowato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hierowato cracks Herod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hierowato tries to bum rush Herod with a series of wild strikes but Herod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hierowato throws the left hand but Herod avoids the punch easily.
Hierowato throws a nice looking combination but Herod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hierowato scores with a jab to the body.
Herod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hierowato swings for the body but Herod moves out of range.
Herod looks for a takedown but Hierowato sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hierowato cracks a nice hook into Herod's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hierowato scores with a one two! Herod had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hierowato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hierowato lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herod backs up against the cage.
Hierowato cracks Herod with a good jab.
Kamuto Hierowato is winning the standup battle so far.
Herod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hierowato lands the left hand.
Herod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Herod is still on wobbly legs! Can Hierowato finish him?
Herod moves away from the strike by Hierowato.
Herod seems to have recovered his senses.
Hierowato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Herod on the side of the head.
Hierowato cracks Herod with an uppercut from hell and Herod crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Hierowato's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Hierowato is pushing down on Herod's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herod is fighting to maintain full guard but Hierowato has managed to sneak the leg through.

Hierowato is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hierowato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kamuto Hierowato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herod wants to improve his position but Hierowato is controlling well.
Hierowato frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Herod is bucking up trying to escape but Hierowato cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hierowato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hierowato sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hierowato thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herod is desperately trying to improve his position but Hierowato has a good base and remains in mount.
Herod wants to hold on but Hierowato pushes him away.
Herod is trying desperately to improve position.
Hierowato in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Herod tries to hold on but Hierowato postures up.
Hierowato lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hierowato cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hierowato tries to control but Herod wriggling away.
Hierowato content just to control the position here.
Herod takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hierowato lands a big shot there that rocks Herod but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hierowato punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hierowato has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Herod's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herod is trying to escape the mount.
Herod is squirming around, avoiding Hierowato's attempts to control the action.
Hierowato lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hierowato is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hierowato controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamuto Hierowato clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Osanti Herod's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hierowato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hierowato throws a good cross that connects.
Kamuto Hierowato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hierowato lands a two punch combo.
Herod moves out of range of the strikes.
Herod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hierowato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Herod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice jab there from Hierowato.
Hierowato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hierowato jabs Herod right on the nose. Herod blinks but takes it well.
Herod is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hierowato drops Herod with a beautiful combination! Herod stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hierowato is looking for the KO!
Hierowato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Osanti Herod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hierowato cracks Herod with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hierowato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hierowato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Herod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hierowato lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Herod sprawling to the canvas. Hierowato follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Herod hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hierowato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herod keeps working.

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

Herod is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hierowato pulls his head out easily.
Hierowato trying to control from half guard but Herod is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hierowato content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hierowato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Herod manages to get to full guard.
Herod punching to the body, from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hierowato trying to control the position from guard on top but Herod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hierowato works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Herod is refusing to be controlled, as Hierowato sits in half guard.
Hierowato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herod's head.
Hierowato is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Herod is trying to get back to full guard.
Hierowato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herod keeps working.
Herod moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herod manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hierowato avoids a series of strikes thrown by Herod.
Herod trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hierowato is looking to get to half guard.
Hierowato regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hierowato is not content to let Herod control the position.
Hierowato is looking for a sweep. Herod is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamuto Hierowato had his way with Osanti Herod in that round.
The cut man is working on Osanti Herod's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Herod tries to clinch but Hierowato moves away
and Hierowato counters with a nice body shot.
Hierowato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hierowato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hierowato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hierowato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Herod doesn't seem bothered though.
Herod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hierowato finds it's way round the side to connect with Herod's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herod takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hierowato lands an overhand right.
Hierowato catches Herod with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Herod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Herod is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hierowato jabs at Herod's body.
Hierowato lands a glancing blow to the side of Herod's head.
Hierowato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Herod takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herod walks into a stiff left hand from Hierowato.
Horrible takedown by Herod or perhaps it was just good defense by Hierowato which made him look bad.
Hierowato connects with the punch.
Hierowato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Hierowato moves into range and clinches up with Herod.
Herod fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Hierowato.
Hierowato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herods head.
Hierowato lands with a left to the head.
Hierowato presses Herod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hierowato pushes Herod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Hierowato.
Hierowato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Hierowato.
Hierowato lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Hierowato.
Herod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hierowato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hierowato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hierowato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hierowato lands a right hand.
Hierowato presses Herod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herod takes a shot to the head.
Hierowato digs a right hand underneath Herod's ribcage. Herod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hierowato managing to block the knees to the body from Herod.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hierowato.
Hierowato is leaning against Herod and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Hierowato.
Hierowato pushes Herod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hierowato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herod backwards.
Kamuto Hierowato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Hierowato.
Herod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hierowato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kamuto Hierowato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osanti Herod.
Hierowato lands a shot to the body.
Hierowato works on Herod's body with a couple of short punches.
Hierowato pushes Herod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hierowato lands with a light punch inside.
Hierowato scores with a hook to the body.
Herod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hierowato is working Herod over against the cage.
Hierowato lands with a left to the head.
Hierowato lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hierowato.
Hierowato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Hierowato.
A short uppercut from Hierowato.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hierowato.
Hierowato lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hierowato.
Hierowato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hierowato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herods head.
Herod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hierowato walks away with a smile on his face. Herod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hierowato catches Herod with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hierowato lands a really nice looking cross but Herod seems unphased.
Hierowato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Herod's head backwards.
Hierowato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Herod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Herod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hierowato as he avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Hierowato.
Hierowato with a jab.
Herod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Herod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hierowato scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hierowato throws a good cross that connects.
Herod takes one to the chin there.
Hierowato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Osanti Herod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hierowato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herod circles away quickly and effectively.
Hierowato throws a right hand that Herod ducks under and follows up with a left that Herod also avoids with ease.
Herod looks for the body kick but Hierowato saw that one coming.
Hierowato lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hierowato as he connects with a hook.
Hierowato lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herod backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Hierowato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hierowato lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hierowato.
Hierowato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamuto Hierowato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hierowato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamuto Hierowato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hierowato has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:40
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:40
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamuto Hierowato!
Kamuto Hierowato retains his heavyweight title!