PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between decio aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Akerfeldt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Akerfeldt's choice of entrance music: Amon Amarth - Guardians Of Asgaard. Mikael Akerfeldt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

aquino
vs
Akerfeldt

200 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
187 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, decio aquino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikael Akerfeldt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Akerfeldt.
Nice takedown defense from Akerfeldt. No joy for aquino on that attempt.
Akerfeldt tries a head kick but it misses.
Akerfeldt throws a head kick that misses.
aquino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Akerfeldt. No joy for aquino on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for decio aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerfeldt tries a head kick but it misses.
aquino looks for a takedown but Akerfeldt sprawls well.
aquino shoots in for a takedown but Akerfeldt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akerfeldt tries a head kick but it misses.
aquino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
aquino blocks a head kick by Akerfeldt.
aquino blocks a head kick by Akerfeldt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerfeldt keeps the fight on the outside.
aquino moves in looking to clinch but Akerfeldt pushes him off.
aquino shoots in for a takedown but Akerfeldt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from aquino.
Akerfeldt misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
aquino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akerfeldt tries to avoid it but aquino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akerfeldt to the ground. Akerfeldt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
aquino is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from aquino is defended easily by Akerfeldt.
aquino dives in and grabs Akerfeldt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akerfeldt pushes down on aquino's head and hops out.
aquino blocks a head kick by Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt tries a head kick but it misses.
aquino avoids the head kick by Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerfeldt throws a head kick that misses.
aquino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akerfeldt is fending him off so far but aquino persists. Nope, Akerfeldt circles away and we're back to standing.
aquino looks for a takedown but Akerfeldt sprawls well.
aquino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akerfeldt as he avoids it easily.
Akerfeldt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
aquino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akerfeldt's waist but Akerfeldt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing aquino off to one side.
aquino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akerfeldt is fending him off so far but aquino persists. Nope, Akerfeldt circles away and we're back to standing.
Akerfeldt tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
aquino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akerfeldt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
aquino lands a head kick!
Akerfeldt throws a sloppy head kick

and aquino counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
aquino tries to free his leg and advance position but Akerfeldt is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as aquino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Akerfeldt kicks aquino off and gets to his feet.
aquino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akerfeldt but Akerfeldt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick by Akerfeldt misses

and aquino counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
aquino wants to pass to mount but Akerfeldt is defending the position.
aquino slips a nice elbow through Akerfeldt's hands, connecting with Akerfeldt's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
aquino tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Akerfeldt.
aquino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Akerfeldt wants to get back to his feet.
aquino is trying to control. Akerfeldt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
aquino wants to pass the guard but Akerfeldt is defending well.

Akerfeldt pushes aquino off and gets back to his feet.
aquino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akerfeldt but Akerfeldt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akerfeldt throws a sloppy head kick

and aquino counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akerfeldt won't be happy with that.
Akerfeldt wants to get back to his feet but aquino drags him back down.
aquino is looking to take a break and control but Akerfeldt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
aquino wants to stand but Akerfeldt has his arm trapped.

Akerfeldt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

aquino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - aquino lands in his opponent's guard.
aquino has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Akerfeldt is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
aquino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Akerfeldt pushes aquino off and gets back to his feet.
aquino avoids the head kick by Akerfeldt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

decio aquino dominated that round.
That's time! aquino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

aquino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akerfeldt tries a head kick but it misses.
aquino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akerfeldt sprawls well. Akerfeldt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. aquino gets slowly back to his feet.
Akerfeldt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
aquino shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for decio aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
aquino fails with the takedown.
aquino avoids the head kick by Akerfeldt.
aquino avoids the head kick by Akerfeldt.
decio aquino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from aquino is defended easily by Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
aquino shoots in for a takedown but Akerfeldt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
aquino avoids the head kick by Akerfeldt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
aquino looks for a takedown but Akerfeldt sprawls well.
aquino shoots in for a takedown but Akerfeldt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Akerfeldt.
Horrible takedown by aquino or perhaps it was just good defense by Akerfeldt which made him look bad.
Mikael Akerfeldt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
aquino doesn't manage to clinch there - Akerfeldt circles away.
Akerfeldt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerfeldt throws a head kick but aquino moves out of range.
aquino dives in and grabs Akerfeldt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akerfeldt pushes down on aquino's head and hops out.
Akerfeldt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from aquino.
aquino tries to clinch up but Akerfeldt circles away and keeps his distance.
Akerfeldt throws a head kick but aquino moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Akerfeldt.
aquino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akerfeldt tries to avoid it but aquino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akerfeldt to the ground. Akerfeldt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akerfeldt throws a head kick that misses
and aquino counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Akerfeldt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Akerfeldt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from aquino.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from aquino.
Akerfeldt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akerfeldt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from aquino.
Akerfeldt throws a lazy head kick

and aquino counters with a nice double leg into guard.
aquino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Akerfeldt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Akerfeldt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akerfeldt can't keep his opponent in guard - aquino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
aquino seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
aquino is pressing down on Akerfeldt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akerfeldt is holding on for now.

aquino is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Akerfeldt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nice sprawl there from Akerfeldt as aquino shoots in.
Akerfeldt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
aquino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
aquino has a takedown stuffed.
aquino is looking to clinch but Akerfeldt is avoiding it.
Akerfeldt throws a head kick that misses

and aquino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Akerfeldt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from aquino.
Akerfeldt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. aquino is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt missing with knees to the body.
aquino is trying to break free.
Akerfeldt stops a takedown attempt from aquino.
Akerfeldt avoids the elbow strike from aquino, against the cage.
aquino avoiding damage as Akerfeldt throws knees to the body.
Akerfeldt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from aquino.
aquino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Akerfeldt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Akerfeldt keeps the fight on the outside.

aquino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Akerfeldt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst aquino is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akerfeldt keeping full guard, as aquino tries to pass.

Akerfeldt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
aquino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
aquino jumps guard but Akerfeldt stands there with aquino around his waist. aquino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akerfeldt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
aquino misses with a hook to the ribs.
aquino is trying to drag Akerfeldt to the mat but Akerfeldt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for decio aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerfeldt missing with knees to the body.
Akerfeldt blocks an uppercut.
aquino managing to block the knees to the body from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt tries to land knees in the clinch but aquino avoids the damage to the body.
aquino tries to pull guard but Akerfeldt holds him up against the cage and eventually aquino drops back down to his feet.

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.
aquino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
aquino tries a body shot but Akerfeldt blocks it.
Akerfeldt tries to land knees in the clinch but aquino avoids the damage to the body.
Akerfeldt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akerfeldt tries to land knees in the clinch but aquino avoids the damage to the body.
Akerfeldt tries to land knees in the clinch but aquino avoids the damage to the body.
aquino fails to pull guard.
Akerfeldt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and aquino avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from aquino.
aquino managing to block the knees to the body from Akerfeldt.
aquino wants a takedown but no success here.
Akerfeldt blocking some punches.
Akerfeldt tries to land knees in the clinch but aquino avoids the damage to the body.
Akerfeldt prevents the takedown attempt.
aquino changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akerfeldt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akerfeldt misses with a head kick.
Akerfeldt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
aquino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akerfeldt paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from aquino is defended easily by Akerfeldt.
aquino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akerfeldt swivels and escapes.
Akerfeldt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akerfeldt misses with a head kick.
aquino misses with a takedown attempt - Akerfeldt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
aquino blocks a head kick by Akerfeldt.
aquino tries for a takedown but Akerfeldt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
aquino shoots in but no luck this time.
aquino looks for a takedown but Akerfeldt sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akerfeldt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of aquino's head.
Nice takedown defense from Akerfeldt. No joy for aquino on that attempt.
Akerfeldt throws a head kick but aquino moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Akerfeldt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akerfeldt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Akerfeldt!