PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Lyam Ackerman (ranked 3161 p4p, 7024 weight class) and Jashua Pasio (ranked 161 p4p, 248 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Ackerman
vs
Pasio

181 cm
18
133
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
25
130
0 - 1 - 0

Excellent MT
Good chin

Excellent MT
Experienced

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 Los Angeles, Lyam Ackerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jashua Pasio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ackerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasio.

Pasio clinches with his opponent.
Ackerman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ackerman is looking to break free of the clinch but Pasio has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ackerman tries to break the clinch but Pasio is controlling the position.
Pasio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ackermans head.
Pasio is working Ackerman over against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pasio.
Ackerman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Pasio.
The referee calls for Pasio to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pasio.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pasio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ackerman tries to break free but Pasio pushes him back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Pasio.
Pasio slows down the pace here.
Ackerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ackerman is trying to force a seperation but Pasio has the dominant position.
Ackerman being controlled against the ropes.
Pasio lands a right hand.
Pasio leaning against his opponent.
Pasio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ackerman or not.
Pasio lands a shot to the body.
Ackerman is trying to force a seperation but Pasio has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Pasio.
Ackerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pasio effectively controlling the action here.
Pasio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pasio receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Pasio has Ackerman pushed against the ropes.
Pasio continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jashua Pasio.

Pasio clinches up with Ackerman and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pasio is leaning against Ackerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pasio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pasio.
Ackerman taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasio is leaning against Ackerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pasio lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Pasio to work.
Ackerman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ackerman looking to slow down the pace here.
Ackerman working hard to break the clinch.
Pasio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ackerman up against the ropes.
Pasio has Ackerman pushed against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pasio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasio is pushing Ackerman up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pasio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pasio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ackerman up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jashua Pasio.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pasio taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ackerman is trying to maintain a safe position but Pasio gets an underhook and turns Ackerman into the ropes.
Pasio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ackerman backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jashua Pasio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ackerman tries to bum rush Pasio with a series of wild strikes but Pasio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ackerman misses with a two punch combination.
Ackerman throws a nice looking combination but Pasio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ackerman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ackerman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ackerman lands with a shot to the body.
Lyam Ackerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ackerman swings for the body but Pasio moves out of range.

Pasio clinches up against the ropes.
Ackerman has had enough of the clinch but Pasio keeps him there for the moment.
Pasio pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Pasio lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ackerman misses with a body punch.
Pasio lands a hook that snaps the head of Ackerman backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ackerman being controlled against the ropes.
Pasio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pasio lands a nice shot to the body.
Ackerman being controlled against the ropes.
Ackerman misses with some punches.
Ackerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pasio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasio prevents Ackerman from breaking the clinch.
Ackerman is trying to break the clinch but Pasio has him pressed against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman tries to circle away but Pasio has him pinned against the ropes.
Ackerman is trying to break free.
Ackerman takes a shot to the head.
Pasio lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Pasio.
Pasio is pushing Ackerman up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Pasio to work.
Nice body punch from Pasio - that landed with a thud.
Ackerman is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ackerman's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Pasio.
Ackerman trying to stall but Pasio improves his position.
Pasio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ackerman is trying to break the clinch but Pasio is controlling him.
Pasio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pasio cracks Ackerman with a nice body shot.
Ackerman looking to stall.
Ackerman is trying to push Pasio away but Pasio has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ackerman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ackerman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pasio has him pressed against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ackerman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pasio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ackerman stalling in the clinch but Pasio improves position.
Ackerman is trying to break free.
Pasio slowing the pace effectively.
Pasio lands with a left to the head.
Pasio lands a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ackerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ackerman tries to circle away but Pasio has him pinned against the ropes.
Pasio is working Ackerman over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jashua Pasio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Pasio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pasio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ackerman throws a lazy right hand but Pasio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ackerman misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Ackerman does no damage.
Pasio wants to counter with a clinch but Ackerman pushes him away.
Ackerman cracks Pasio with a right hand to the side of the head.

Pasio clinches up with Ackerman and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pasio has Ackerman pressed against the ropes, preventing Ackerman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ackerman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pasio lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ackerman is trying to maintain a safe position but Pasio gets an underhook and turns Ackerman into the ropes.
Ackerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pasio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasio lands a hook that snaps the head of Ackerman backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ackerman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pasio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pasio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Pasio.
Pasio lands an uppercut.
Jashua Pasio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ackerman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pasio has him pressed against the ropes.
Pasio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ackermans head.
Ackerman wants to get back to striking at distance but Pasio won't allow it.
Pasio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pasio lands a body punch.
Pasio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Pasio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pasio - that landed with a thud.
Pasio lands a nice uppercut.
Pasio lands with a short shot to the head.
Ackerman has had enough of the clinch but Pasio keeps him there for the moment.
Pasio prevents a body shot from Ackerman.
Pasio has Ackerman pushed against the ropes.
Ackerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasio's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pasio as Ackerman tries to tie him up.
Pasio is pushing Ackerman up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ackerman looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ackerman backwards.
Pasio scores with a shot to the side of Ackerman's head.
Ackerman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ackerman is trying to push Pasio away but Pasio has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Pasio prevents Ackerman from breaking the clinch.
Pasio controlling the action here for a moment.
Ackerman trying to stall but Pasio improves his position.
Pasio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ackerman's efforts to push away.

That's four 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.
Pasio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ackerman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Pasio.
Pasio lands a shot to the body.
Pasio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ackerman misses with a punch to the body.
Lyam Ackerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ackerman has a couple of punches blocked by Pasio.
Ackerman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jashua Pasio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ackerman is trying to break the clinch but Pasio has him pressed against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jashua Pasio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pasio 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Jashua Pasio!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jashua Pasio!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jashua Pasio!

Jashua Pasio wins by unanimous decision!