PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zyy Kamito (ranked 4754 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Satowa (ranked 4801 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kamito
vs
Satowa

181 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 Las Vegas, Zyy Kamito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshi Satowa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satowa misses with a two punch combination.
Kamito just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Satowa throws a good cross that connects.
Kamito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Satowa works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Satowa misses.

Satowa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kamito's guard.
Kamito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Satowa manages to get himself to full guard.

Kamito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satowa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kamito dives into side control.
Kamito creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Kamito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Satowa wants to get back to his feet.
Kamito creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Satowa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamito tries to score with some ground and pound. Satowa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Kamito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Satowa is trying to buck Kamito off.
Satowa tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Satowa trying to get back to his feet but Kamito is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamito somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamito misses with a punch to the head.
Satowa wants to get back to his feet.
Kamito somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Satowa is trying to get back to his feet but Kamito has full control of the position and if anything, Satowa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kamito lands with a hammerfist to the side of Satowa's head.
Satowa is trying to get back to his feet but Kamito has full control of the position and if anything, Satowa has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamito lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kamito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kamito throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Satowa wants to get back to his feet.
Kamito missing with punches from the back.

Satowa fending off the submission attempt from Kamito.
Satowa is trying to get back to his feet but Kamito has full control of the position and if anything, Satowa has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamito missing with strikes.
Kamito trying to control momentarily.
Satowa is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Satowa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Satowa scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Satowa.
A left and a right from Satowa both land. Nice combination.
Kamito looks for the body kick but Satowa saw that one coming.

Kamito gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Satowa wants a takedown but no success here.
Kamito pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kamito content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satowa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Satowa can't get the takedown.
Zyy Kamito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Satowa.
Kamito lands an elbow just above Satowa 's eye.
Satowa is trying to drag Kamito to the mat but Kamito just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kamito is pushing Satowa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satowa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kamito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kamito lands a damaging elbow.
Kamito prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Satowa.
Kamito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Satowa can do to turn this around?
Kamito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Satowa backwards.
Satowa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamito prevents it.
Satowa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Satowa is breathing heavily.
Satowa wants a takedown.
Kamito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Satowa is looking for a takedown.
Satowa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kamito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Kamito on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kamito.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamito lands an elbow inside.
Kamito lands a hook that snaps the head of Satowa backwards.
Kamito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kamito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Satowa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kamito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kamito connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kamito.
Satowa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kamito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Satowa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kamito pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kamito has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Satowa after a bit of a struggle.

Kamito jumps guard.
Satowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Satowa manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamito is looking to work some ground and pound but Satowa has wrist control.
Satowa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kamito is controlling him.
Kamito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kamito wants to control from the top but Satowa keeps moving.
Satowa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kamito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Kamito decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Satowa, up you get!

Satowa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Kamito has one foot on Satowa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi Satowa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satowa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck for Kamito with that takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satowa scores with a three punch combo!
Kamito tries to clinch up.
Satowa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Satowa keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamito slips a jab and a cross from Satowa.
Satowa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kamito backs up against the cage.
Satowa darts in looking for a takedown but Kamito gets double underhooks and turns Satowa into the cage.
Satowa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Satowa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Satowa throws a right hand that Kamito ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamito also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zyy Kamito dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Satowa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zyy Kamito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamito doesn't manage to clinch there - Satowa circles away.
A head kick from Kamito lands but Satowa takes it in his stride.

Kamito closes the distance and clinches.
Satowa wants to take the fight to the mat but Kamito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kamito controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kamito.
Kamito tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Kamito.
Kamito lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Satowa tightens his grip and picks Kamito up, before dumping him to the ground. Kamito manages to land in guard.
Satowa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Satowa looking to pass the guard.

Kamito working for a triangle but Satowa defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satowa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Satowa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Satowa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kamito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Zyy Kamito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Satowa wants to get back to his feet.
Kamito missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kamito connects with a nice short shot to Satowa's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satowa tries to kick Kamito off but Kamito keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Satowa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamito.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satowa wants to get back to his feet.
Kamito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Satowa wants to get back to his feet.

Satowa has one foot on Kamito's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kamito darts in looking for a takedown but Satowa gets double underhooks and turns Kamito into the cage.
Satowa leaves Kamito with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zyy Kamito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamito tries to clinch up.
Yoshi Satowa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Satowa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satowa checks the leg kick.
Satowa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Satowa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Satowa.
Kamito tries to close the distance and clinch but Satowa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamito tries to clinch but Satowa is having none of it.
Satowa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Satowa fails to land with a series of punches.

Satowa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Kamito makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satowa misses with a two punch combination.
Kamito is looking to clinch.
Satowa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Satowa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satowa misses with a double jab
and Kamito counters with a one-two to the body.
Satowa fails with a takedown attempt.
Kamito lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Satowa tries to bum rush Kamito with a series of wild strikes but Kamito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Satowa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamito tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Satowa counters with a three punch combo that has Kamito backing up. Kamito nods at Satowa to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Satowa's waist but Satowa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamito off to one side.
Yoshi Satowa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zyy Kamito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Satowa looks to land a combination but Kamito avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Satowa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kamito 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zyy Kamito!