PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dion Ibishi (ranked 5135 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar (ranked 5942 p4p, 433 weight class). Mohammed Bin Akbar has chosen Eidha Al Menhali - Ya Tareshy as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Ibishi
vs
Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar

191 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dion Ibishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammed Bin Akbar swinging wildly here.
Mohammed Bin Akbar misses with a takedown attempt - Ibishi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ibishi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mohammed Bin Akbar swivels and escapes.
Mohammed Bin Akbar throws a counter combo.
Mohammed Bin Akbar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ibishi defends it nicely.
Mohammed Bin Akbar stuffs the takedown.
Ibishi leaves Mohammed Bin Akbar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dion Ibishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar.
Ibishi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mohammed Bin Akbar back to the cage. Ibishi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibishi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mohammed Bin Akbar pinned against the cage. Mohammed Bin Akbar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ibishi misses with a body kick.

Mohammed Bin Akbar darts in and clinches Ibishi up against the cage.

Mohammed Bin Akbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mohammed Bin Akbar has managed to clinch.

Ibishi breaks from the clinch.

Mohammed Bin Akbar has Ibishi up against the cage in a clinch.

Mohammed Bin Akbar lands a takedown into guard.
Ibishi tries to strike from the bottom.
Mohammed Bin Akbar working some strikes from top position.

Ibishi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammed Bin Akbar is aware though and is defending well.
Mohammed Bin Akbar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mohammed Bin Akbar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mohammed Bin Akbar stands up over Ibishi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mohammed Bin Akbar landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammed Bin Akbar chips away with some ground and pound.
Mohammed Bin Akbar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed Bin Akbar throws a big elbow that misses.
Ibishi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mohammed Bin Akbar is working Ibishi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Mohammed Bin Akbar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ibishi dives on top into guard.

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!

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

Ibishi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibishi feints a jab promting Mohammed Bin Akbar to slip. Ibishi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mohammed Bin Akbar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed Bin Akbar tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mohammed Bin Akbar or perhaps it was just good defense by Ibishi, which made it look bad.

Mohammed Bin Akbar clinches up against the cage.
Ibishi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mohammed Bin Akbar just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mohammed Bin Akbar drags the fight down to the ground.
Mohammed Bin Akbar looks winded!
Mohammed Bin Akbar keeping moving, preventing Ibishi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mohammed Bin Akbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibishi is one step ahead there.

Mohammed Bin Akbar is working an open guard so Ibishi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed Bin Akbar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibishi as he jumps to the side.
Mohammed Bin Akbar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ibishi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mohammed Bin Akbar sprawls well. Mohammed Bin Akbar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ibishi gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mohammed Bin Akbar. No joy for Ibishi on that attempt.

Mohammed Bin Akbar closes the distance and clinches.
Mohammed Bin Akbar prevents Ibishi from breaking the clinch.

Mohammed Bin Akbar drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibishi looking to pass the guard.
Mohammed Bin Akbar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ibishi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Mohammed Bin Akbar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ibishi looks for a takedown but Mohammed Bin Akbar sprawls well.
Ibishi tries to clinch up but Mohammed Bin Akbar circles away and keeps his distance.

Mohammed Bin Akbar closes the distance and clinches.

Mohammed Bin Akbar jumps into guard, dragging Ibishi to the mat.

Mohammed Bin Akbar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibishi trying to control but Mohammed Bin Akbar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed Bin Akbar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ibishi wants to control from the top but Mohammed Bin Akbar keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mohammed Bin Akbar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ibishi uses it to pass to side control.
Ibishi tries to move to mount but Mohammed Bin Akbar blocks the move with his legs.
Ibishi working away.
Ibishi is looking to take a break and control but Mohammed Bin Akbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mohammed Bin Akbar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ibishi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mohammed Bin Akbar struggling a bit here.

Ibishi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mohammed Bin Akbar can't do much from the bottom here.

Ibishi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed Bin Akbar dives in and grabs Ibishi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ibishi pushes down on Mohammed Bin Akbar's head and hops out.
Mohammed Bin Akbar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibishi as he jumps to the side.
Mohammed Bin Akbar is breathing heavily.
Mohammed Bin Akbar fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ibishi moves into the clinch.

Ibishi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Ibishi working for submissions but it's allowed Mohammed Bin Akbar to get to half guard.
Mohammed Bin Akbar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mohammed Bin Akbar trying to control from half guard but Ibishi is working away.
Mohammed Bin Akbar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed Bin Akbar is thwarting Ibishi's attempts to control the position.
Mohammed Bin Akbar wants to control but Ibishi is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mohammed Bin Akbar lands a nice short elbow.
Ibishi is trying to control but can't.
Ibishi taking some punishment here, with Mohammed Bin Akbar in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Mohammed Bin Akbar there.
Mohammed Bin Akbar is looking to stall here but Ibishi recovers full guard.
Ibishi keeping full guard, as Mohammed Bin Akbar tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammed Bin Akbar lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mohammed Bin Akbar shoots for a takedown but Ibishi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mohammed Bin Akbar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mohammed Bin Akbar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dion Ibishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar.
Ibishi shoots in looking for a takedown but Mohammed Bin Akbar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ibishi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ibishi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Mohammed Bin Akbar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ibishi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mohammed Bin Akbar drops an elbow to the side of Ibishi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed Bin Akbar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibishi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mohammed Bin Akbar is working away from the top position though.
Mohammed Bin Akbar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Mohammed Bin Akbar.
Ibishi is looking to improve his position.
Mohammed Bin Akbar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Mohammed Bin Akbar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Mohammed Bin Akbar is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ibishi is not content to let Mohammed Bin Akbar control the position.
Mohammed Bin Akbar working Ibishi over with strikes.
Mohammed Bin Akbar working Ibishi over with strikes.
Ibishi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mohammed Bin Akbar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mohammed Bin Akbar is nestled in close to Ibishi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ibishi is trying to control but can't.

Ibishi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed Bin Akbar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mohammed Bin Akbar working the head and body with strikes.
Ibishi trying to control from the bottom.
Mohammed Bin Akbar drops an elbow to the side of Ibishi's head.
Mohammed Bin Akbar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ibishi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Mohammed Bin Akbar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Mohammed Bin Akbar seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibishi missing with punches from the bottom.
Mohammed Bin Akbar blocks the strikes from Ibishi.
Ibishi is not content to let Mohammed Bin Akbar control the position.

Ibishi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mohammed Bin Akbar pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mohammed Bin Akbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammed Bin Akbar lands with some strikes.
Dion Ibishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mohammed Bin Akbar dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mohammed Bin Akbar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar!
An intense looking Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '"And my success is not but through Allah . Upon him I have relied, and to Him I return." Quran 11:88'.