PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akiriwo Akiwama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Akiwama
vs
Chapman

185 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

啓発 Shaolin Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akiriwo Akiwama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiwama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chapman is looking to clinch but Akiwama is avoiding it.

Akiwama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akiwama can't break the clinch.

Chapman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chapman misses with a body kick.

Akiwama rushes Chapman and presses him up against the cage.

Chapman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akiwama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chapman lands a high kick!
Akiwama fails to land with a series of punches.
Akiwama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chapman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akiwama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akiwama scores with a three punch combo!
Akiwama dodges the punch combination from Chapman.
Akiwama throws out a powerful jab.

Chapman closes the distance and clinches.

Chapman breaks from the clinch.
Akiwama throws a head kick that misses.
Akiwama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chapman but Chapman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiriwo Akiwama. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is looking to clinch but Akiwama is avoiding it.
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Akiwama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chapman leaves Akiwama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Chapman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Akiwama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chapman wants to stand up but Akiwama is controlling him.
Chapman has a closed guard, preventing Akiwama from standing up.
Akiwama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akiwama is controlling him.
Chapman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akiwama throws and elbow that misses. Chapman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akiwama's guard. Nice move by Chapman!
Chapman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chapman works over Akiwama with some ground and pound from guard.
Akiwama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akiwama tries to get out of the position.
Chapman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chapman throwing strikes from guard but Akiwama blocks nicely.
Chapman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chapman thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chapman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akiwama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Akiwama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chapman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chapman looks gassed!
Akiwama throws and elbow that misses. Chapman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akiwama's guard. Nice move by Chapman!
Akiwama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chapman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiwama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chapman.
Chapman throwing strikes but missing.
Chapman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chapman throwing strikes but missing.
Chapman is looking to work some ground and pound but Akiwama has wrist control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Akiwama.
A combination from Akiwama does no damage.
Akiwama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Akiwama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chapman is trying to defend but Akiwama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Akiwama with the ground and pound but Chapman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akiriwo Akiwama dominated 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.

Chapman scores with a push kick.
Akiwama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chapman.
Chapman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Akiwama.

It looks like John Chapman has been cut.
Akiriwo Akiwama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chapman slaps away a takedown attempt from Akiwama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akiwama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chapman.
Chapman wants to clinch up but Akiwama keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Akiwama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akiwama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akiwama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chapman backs up against the cage.
Chapman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chapman throws a sloppy head kick and Akiwama moves out of range easily.
Akiwama throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice cross by Akiwama.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chapman.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Akiwama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akiwama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from Akiwama as Chapman shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapman scores with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Akiwama throws a series of strikes that have Chapman backpedaling.
Akiwama swinging wildly here.
Akiwama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Akiwama shoots in looking for a takedown. Chapman tries to sprawl out of it but Akiwama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chapman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akiwama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chapman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiriwo Akiwama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Chapman. No joy for Akiwama on that attempt.
Akiwama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Akiwama shoots in for a takedown but Chapman shows good takedown defense.
Chapman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chapman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akiwama is fending him off so far but Chapman persists. Nope, Akiwama circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akiwama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chapman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chapman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Akiwama.
Chapman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akiwama counters with a nice uppercut.
Akiwama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiwama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chapman wants to clinch.

Chapman moves into range and clinches up with Akiwama.
Akiwama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akiwama wants to break free but Chapman has control.
Akiwama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akiwama tries to break the clinch but Chapman is controlling the position.
Akiwama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chapman has him pressed against the cage.
Chapman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akiwama's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chapman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akiwama throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akiwama shoots in but Chapman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akiwama blocks a head kick by Chapman.
Akiwama slips a jab and a cross from Chapman.
Akiwama swinging wildly here.
Akiwama dodges the punch combination from Chapman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiwama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akiwama misses with a double jab.
Chapman looks to land a combination but Akiwama avoids it well.
Akiriwo Akiwama is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Akiwama.
Akiwama keeps the fight on the outside.
Akiwama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch but Akiwama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chapman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akiwama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akiwama lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Akiwama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chapman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chapman misses with a two punch combination.
Chapman scoring well with a low kick there.
Chapman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chapman misses with a double jab.
Chapman throws a hook but Akiwama blocks it.

Chapman moves into the clinch.
Akiwama wants to stall.
Akiwama tries to break free but Chapman pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Chapman breaks the clinch.
Chapman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akiwama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chapman.

Akiwama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chapman's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akiriwo Akiwama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Chapman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Akiwama stalks Chapman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chapman's face. Chapman staggers backwards, shaken.

Akiwama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Akiwama stops Chapman from getting back to his feet.
Chapman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akiwama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chapman on the ground.

Chapman kicks Akiwama off and gets back to his feet.
Akiwama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left and a right from Akiwama both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Akiwama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akiwama gets underhooks to prevent Chapman's takedown attempt.
Akiwama prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiwama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akiwama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akiwama working hard to break the clinch.
Akiwama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akiwama is trying to break the clinch but Chapman is controlling him.
Akiwama tries to break free but Chapman pushes him back against the cage.
Akiwama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akiwama wants to get back to striking at distance but Chapman won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Akiwama's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Chapman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chapman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

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.
Akiwama with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Akiwama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akiwama.

Chapman has managed to clinch.

Chapman manages to break the clinch.
Chapman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akiwama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akiwama moves away from the strike by Chapman.
Akiwama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akiwama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akiwama misses with a takedown

and Chapman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiriwo Akiwama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akiwama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akiwama pushes Chapman off looking to stand but Chapman dives back in and keeps control.
Akiwama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akiwama defending well though.
Akiwama tries to kick Chapman off but Chapman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Akiwama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman.
Chapman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chapman throws a leg kick which misses Akiwama's front leg but catches the back leg as Akiwama tries to avoid it.
Akiwama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chapman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chapman misses with a head kick.
Chapman lands with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Akiwama misses.
Akiwama lands a jab-cross combination.
Akiwama closes the distance but Chapman moves to the side
and Chapman counters with a head kick.
Chapman scores with a one two! Akiwama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akiwama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Akiriwo Akiwama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Chapman misses with a double jab.
Akiwama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chapman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akiwama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akiwama fails with an attempt to clinch.

Chapman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Akiwama!
Akiwama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chapman.
Akiwama holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chapman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Akiwama holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chapman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
John Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akiwama is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Chapman.
I think Akiwama 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akiriwo Akiwama!