PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dzej Ramadonvski (ranked 4684 p4p, 4590 weight class) and Jin Sakai (ranked 264 p4p, 262 weight class). Ramadonvski comes to the cage accompanied by Dzej - precica do pakla. Dzej Ramadonvski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ramadonvski
vs
Sakai

155 cm
18
141
2 - 1 - 0

152 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dzej Ramadonvski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jin Sakai!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sakai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ramadonvski quickly recovers to half guard.
Sakai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ramadonvski moves into full guard.

Ramadonvski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakai defends well.

Ramadonvski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakai defends well.
Sakai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ramadonvski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramadonvski tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramadonvski working for a triangle but Sakai defends it easily.
Sakai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ramadonvski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ramadonvski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Ramadonvski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakai is aware though and is defending well.

Ramadonvski is looking for a triangle here but Sakai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sakai just content to control the position.
Ramadonvski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramadonvski tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Sakai stalls from top position.
Ramadonvski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sakai advances nicely into full mount.

Sakai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ramadonvski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ramadonvski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramadonvski can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakai happy to just control the position for now.

Sakai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramadonvski, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramadonvski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sakai presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Sakai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ramadonvski fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramadonvski closes the distance and clinches up with Sakai, looking for a takedown. Ramadonvski pushes Sakai against the cage but Sakai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramadonvski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakai avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzej Ramadonvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramadonvski.

Sakai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramadonvski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sakai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ramadonvski!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramadonvski tries to reverse the position but Sakai maintains control.
Sakai controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramadonvski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramadonvski is working hard here to advance position.
Jin Sakai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakai controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramadonvski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sakai controlling the pace for now.
Sakai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sakai is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramadonvski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramadonvski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramadonvski working to try and regain half guard.
Sakai controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramadonvski is looking to improve his position but Sakai isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramadonvski regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Sakai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ramadonvski looks for a takedown but Sakai sprawls well.
Ramadonvski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakai defends it nicely.
Ramadonvski shoots and misses

and Sakai counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ramadonvski!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzej Ramadonvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sakai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramadonvski tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sakai stands up and beckons Ramadonvski to his feet.
Dzej Ramadonvski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sakai as Ramadonvski shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sakai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ramadonvski's guard.
Sakai passes Ramadonvski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sakai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
More stalling from Sakai.

Ramadonvski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramadonvski wants to improve his position but Sakai is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakai trying to control the pace.
Ramadonvski is trying to control but can't.
Sakai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramadonvski or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakai, which made it look bad.
Sakai with the counter takedown but Ramadonvski avoids it easily.

Ramadonvski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Ramadonvski looking for subs off his back but Sakai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sakai not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramadonvski trying to control from the bottom.

Ramadonvski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakai controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ramadonvski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dzej Ramadonvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Sakai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakai controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Sakai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Sakai!
Jin Sakai thanked the fans post fight for their support.