PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ezequiel Cardenas Gullien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kameahookohoia Aka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ezequiel Cardenas Gullien
vs
Aka

185 cm
18
203 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Ezequiel Cardenas Gullien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kameahookohoia Aka!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aka forces Cardenas Gullien back against the cage and clinches.
Cardenas Gullien is looking to control Aka's arms but Aka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cardenas Gullien has his back to the cage.

Aka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cardenas Gullien regains guard immediately.
Cardenas Gullien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aka postures up in Cardenas Gullien's guard and throws a big left but Cardenas Gullien blocks it.
Aka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aka prevents Cardenas Gullien from getting back to his feet.
Aka trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardenas Gullien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aka won't allow Cardenas Gullien to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cardenas Gullien tries to clinch up

and Aka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cardenas Gullien's guard.
Aka wanted to stand there but Cardenas Gullien had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cardenas Gullien has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aka off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cardenas Gullien darts in trying to clinch

and Aka counters with a takedown into side control.

Aka decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cardenas Gullien to his feet.
Cardenas Gullien tries to clinch up

and Aka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cardenas Gullien!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cardenas Gullien really wants to buck Aka off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aka wants to control the pace but Cardenas Gullien is squirming around nicely.
Cardenas Gullien is trying to stand up.
Aka landing strikes from the mount.
Cardenas Gullien really wants to buck Aka off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cardenas Gullien is squirming around, avoiding Aka's attempts to control the action.
Cardenas Gullien's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Cardenas Gullien bucks up and throws Aka to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Aka.
Aka looks gassed!
Cardenas Gullien tries to escape but Aka is in control.
Aka throws an elbow but Cardenas Gullien slips to the side and avoids it well.

Aka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cardenas Gullien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardenas Gullien wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cardenas Gullien tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Aka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cardenas Gullien wants to stand but Aka is controlling the position.
Cardenas Gullien keeping full guard, as Aka tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kameahookohoia Aka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cardenas Gullien tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Aka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cardenas Gullien!
Cardenas Gullien is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Cardenas Gullien bucks Aka off and manages to get back to his feet!
Cardenas Gullien wants to clinch but Aka slips to the side

and Aka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aka.
Aka stops Cardenas Gullien from standing up.

Cardenas Gullien has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aka off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cardenas Gullien darts in trying to clinch

and Aka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cardenas Gullien's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardenas Gullien is looking to stand up but Aka isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cardenas Gullien has his feet on Aka's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cardenas Gullien wants to clinch but Aka slips to the side

and Aka counters with a shoot takedown. Cardenas Gullien fights it but they end up in guard.
Aka prevents Cardenas Gullien from getting back to his feet.
Cardenas Gullien keeping moving, preventing Aka from controlling successfully.
Cardenas Gullien wants to get back to his feet but Aka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Aka gets to his feet. Cardenas Gullien looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas Gullien tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Aka counters by clinching up.
Cardenas Gullien stalling.
Cardenas Gullien looking to slow down the pace here.
Cardenas Gullien seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Aka is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Antonio Ezequiel Cardenas Gullien.
Cardenas Gullien clinches but Aka breaks the clinch

and Aka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardenas Gullien wants to get back to his feet but Aka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Cardenas Gullien pushes Aka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Cardenas Gullien gets caught flat footed, as Aka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cardenas Gullien pushes Aka off and gets back to his feet.
Cardenas Gullien wants to clinch

and Aka counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Cardenas Gullien manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cardenas Gullien closes the distance looking to clinch

and Aka counters with a single leg into guard. Cardenas Gullien didn't expect that.

Cardenas Gullien wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aka shoots in for a takedown but Cardenas Gullien shows good takedown defense.
Aka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardenas Gullien clinches but Aka breaks the clinch

and Aka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cardenas Gullien's guard now.
Cardenas Gullien wants to stand and escape but Aka is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cardenas Gullien wriggles free and stands up.
Cardenas Gullien wants to clinch

and Aka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cardenas Gullien is trying to stand.
Aka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Cardenas Gullien manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cardenas Gullien closes the distance looking to clinch

and Aka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cardenas Gullien won't be happy with that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Cardenas Gullien throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kameahookohoia Aka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Cardenas Gullien tries to clinch

and Aka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cardenas Gullien keeping moving, preventing Aka from controlling successfully.
Aka won't allow Cardenas Gullien to get back to his feet.
Kameahookohoia Aka has got the better of the ground game so far.

Cardenas Gullien pushes Aka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Aka circles away from the clinch attempt

and Aka counters with a single leg into guard. Cardenas Gullien didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aka stops Cardenas Gullien from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cardenas Gullien is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cardenas Gullien wants to stall.
Aka is trying to drag Cardenas Gullien to the mat but Cardenas Gullien just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cardenas Gullien trying to control the position but instead, Aka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cardenas Gullien into the cage.

Aka gets control of Cardenas Gullien's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cardenas Gullien wants to stand but Aka is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cardenas Gullien stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Aka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cardenas Gullien sprawls well initially but Aka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Cardenas Gullien pushes Aka off and gets back to his feet.
Cardenas Gullien looks to clinch

and Aka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cardenas Gullien wants to stand up but Aka is controlling him.

Cardenas Gullien kicks Aka off and gets to his feet.
Cardenas Gullien darts in trying to clinch

and Aka counters with a shoot takedown. Cardenas Gullien fights it but they end up in guard.
Cardenas Gullien wants to get back to his feet but Aka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonio Ezequiel Cardenas Gullien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kameahookohoia Aka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardenas Gullien throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kameahookohoia Aka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aka 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kameahookohoia Aka!