PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alika Akahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez comes into the arena with La Bamba blaring out of the sound system. Akahi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hawaiian Superman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Chavez
vs
Akahi

171 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alika Akahi!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akahi fails with the takedown.

Akahi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akahi.
Chavez fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Akahi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez looks to clinch

and Akahi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chavez won't be happy with that.

Akahi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Akahi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chavez napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.
Akahi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Akahi looks gassed!
Chavez prevents Akahi from moving into mount.
Chavez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Akahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chavez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Akahi looking to pass the guard.
Chavez is pulling down on Akahi's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Akahi wants to stand but Chavez is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chavez holds on and takes a little breather.
Akahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Akahi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akahi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akahi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chavez tries to avoid it but Akahi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chavez to the ground. Chavez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chavez misses with a double jab
letting Akahi counter with a right hand.
Chavez tries to clinch
and Akahi counters with a left and a right that stings Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akahi dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Akahi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akahi is breathing heavily.
Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akahi.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Akahi moves out of range.
Akahi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Antonio Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez scores with a three punch combo!
Chavez throws a nice looking combination but Akahi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Akahi counters with a takedown into side control.
Chavez is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to control but Akahi postures up.
Chavez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Akahi misses with a head shot. Chavez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Akahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akahi being controlled here momentarily.
Chavez keeping full guard, as Akahi tries to pass.
Akahi thows a big elbow that misses.

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.

Chavez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Akahi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akahi.
Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
Akahi misses with a double jab

so Chavez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Chavez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akahi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akahi throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Akahi is just out of range.
Chavez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Chavez has Akahi up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akahi prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Akahi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chavez can't fight it off and eventually Akahi manages to take the fight to the floor. Chavez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chavez wants to get back to his feet but Akahi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akahi looking to sit in guard and control but Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chavez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akahi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chavez is controlling him.
Chavez passes Akahi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavez wants to free his trapped foot but Akahi is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chavez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Akahi!
Chavez controlling the pace for now.

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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Chavez clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akahi keeps the fight on the outside.
Akahi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chavez counters with a series of strikes. Akahi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Akahi swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Chavez works over Akahi's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akahi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chavez rushes Akahi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akahi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akahi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akahi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chavez.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akahi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chavez moves into range and clinches up with Akahi.

Chavez pulls guard effortlessly.
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.
Chavez is pulling down on Akahi's head. It's preventing any offense from Akahi, at least for the moment.

Akahi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chavez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Akahi has Chavez in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akahi is looking to stand up but Chavez isn't so interested in that idea.
Chavez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Akahi has a closed guard, preventing Chavez from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Chavez had his way with Alika Akahi in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Chavez is looking to clinch.
Chavez shoots for a double leg takedown but Akahi sprawls well. He's pushed Chavez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Akahi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Chavez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chavez.
Chavez jumps guard but Akahi stands there with Chavez around his waist. Chavez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Akahi has Chavez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Akahi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chavez tumbling to the mat - Akahi dives into Chavez's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akahi working some strikes from top position.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Akahi from controlling successfully.
Akahi is fighting to break Chavez's control of his arms but Chavez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akahi wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.
Chavez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akahi is one step ahead there.
Chavez has control of Akahi's left arm, preventing Akahi from doing any damage.
Antonio Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akahi won't allow Chavez to sweep him here.
Alika Akahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alika Akahi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akahi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chavez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chavez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chavez stands and steps away. Akahi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Chavez.
Well Chavez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Chavez!