PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deon Big Daddy (ranked 340 p4p, 365 weight class) and Henry Akinwande (ranked 49 p4p, 52 weight class). Big Daddy comes to the cage accompanied by Big Daddy Kane - Smooth Operator. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Big Daddy
vs
Akinwande

194 cm
31
245
20 - 10 - 0

197 cm
36
250
29 - 17 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deon Big Daddy !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Akinwande!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Daddy tries a head kick but it misses.
Akinwande swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akinwande works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Big Daddy is predictable there
and Akinwande counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Big Daddy looks to land a body kick but Akinwande moved away.
Big Daddy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Big Daddy cracks Akinwande with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Henry Akinwande has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinwande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akinwande swinging wildly here.
Akinwande has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Daddy lands with an uppercut that bounces Akinwande off the cage and back into range.

Akinwande moves into the clinch.
Big Daddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Akinwande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akinwande digs a right hand into Big Daddy 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Big Daddy 's gas tank.

Big Daddy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big Daddy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Big Daddy missing with a left hand there. Akinwande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy throws a head kick that misses.
Big Daddy throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Big Daddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akinwande tries a quick counter leg kick but Big Daddy is wise to it.
Big Daddy throws a chopping leg kick but Akinwande manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Akinwande releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Big Daddy throws an off balance right hand
and Akinwande cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Akinwande lands a left and a right that send Big Daddy crashing to the mat, dazed. Akinwande thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Deon Big Daddy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Akinwande cracks Big Daddy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Big Daddy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Akinwande finish him?
Big Daddy throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinwande misses with a body shot.
Big Daddy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Big Daddy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Daddy lands a nice looking body kick.
Big Daddy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Big Daddy misses the target.
Akinwande throws out a counter right but Big Daddy avoids it with no problem.
Big Daddy connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy tries to land a front kick but Akinwande steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Big Daddy tries to land a front kick but Akinwande steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Big Daddy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAkinwande.
A combination from Akinwande does no damage.
Big Daddy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab from Big Daddy misses.
Big Daddy tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akinwande crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Big Daddy - the referee stops the clock and Akinwande gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Big Daddy . Akinwande manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Akinwande rushes Big Daddy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Akinwande dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Akinwande checks a low kick from Big Daddy .
Big Daddy backing away here, and Akinwande unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akinwande avoids a punch combination nicely.

Akinwande takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinwande is leaning against Big Daddy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Big Daddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Akinwande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Daddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Akinwande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Big Daddy digs a right hand into Akinwande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akinwande's gas tank.
Akinwande misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinwande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Big Daddy backwards.
Akinwande pushes Big Daddy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Big Daddy fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akinwande.
Big Daddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akinwande misses with a body punch.
Akinwande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Big Daddy backwards.
I was talking to Big Daddy 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akinwande misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Akinwande.
Akinwande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Big Daddy blocks the elbow strike.
Akinwande gets through Big Daddy 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Akinwande breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akinwande wants to slow Big Daddy down by chopping away at his legs.
Big Daddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Akinwande moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Daddy dodges an elbow strike from Akinwande.
Akinwande misses with the head strike.
Big Daddy scores with a shot to the side of Akinwande's head.
Big Daddy lands a shot to the body.
Akinwande misses with the head strike.
Akinwande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big Daddy 's elbow.
Akinwande misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Big Daddy .
Akinwande is trying to break the clinch but Big Daddy is controlling him.
Akinwande creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Big Daddy 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big Daddy lands an overhand right.
Akinwande looks to land a combination but Big Daddy avoids it well.
Big Daddy throws a big counter combination but Akinwande scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Big Daddy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinwande throws a body punch but Big Daddy moves out of range.
Big Daddy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Big Daddy looks for the body kick but Akinwande saw that one coming.
Akinwande looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deon Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Daddy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akinwande misses with a jab, cross combination.
Big Daddy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Big Daddy throws a leg kick which misses Akinwande's front leg but catches the back leg as Akinwande tries to avoid it.
Big Daddy scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akinwande throws a leg kick which misses Big Daddy 's front leg but catches the back leg as Big Daddy tries to avoid it.
Big Daddy lands with a straight right. Akinwande didn't see that one coming.
Henry Akinwande is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big Daddy throws a head kick that misses.
Akinwande throws a counter combo.
Akinwande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Akinwande.
Big Daddy lands a jab to Akinwande's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Deon Big Daddy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Akinwande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akinwande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Big Daddy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Big Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Big Daddy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Daddy connects with a body shot that sends Akinwande's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Big Daddy drops Akinwande with a beautiful combination! Akinwande stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Big Daddy is looking for the KO!
Akinwande takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Daddy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akinwande doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Big Daddy .
Big Daddy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akinwande walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Big Daddy lands a big right hand that sends Akinwande crashing to the mat! Big Daddy stays standing though and waves Akinwande back to his feet!

Akinwande is rocked!

That has opened up Henry Akinwande's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Akinwande is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Akinwande misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy checks the leg kick.
Big Daddy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Daddy sizes up Akinwande with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akinwande throws out a loose jab but Big Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Daddy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akinwande takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akinwande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akinwande throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy throws a nice looking combination but Akinwande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Big Daddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Big Daddy .
Akinwande throws a low kick, looking for Big Daddy 's leg but Big Daddy calmly moves out of range.
Big Daddy lands a jab to the nose.
Big Daddy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Big Daddy scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akinwande checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Big Daddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Big Daddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akinwande.

Big Daddy cracks Akinwande with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Akinwande looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Big Daddy finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akinwande misses with a wild combination.
Big Daddy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deon Big Daddy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Big Daddy 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Deon Big Daddy !
In his post fight interview, Deon Big Daddy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.