PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akiro Akimodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darth Penguin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Akimodo
vs
Penguin

180 cm
19
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akiro Akimodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darth Penguin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penguin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akimodo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penguin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Akimodo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Penguin controls Akimodo momentarily but Akimodo frees himself.
Akimodo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penguin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akimodo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akimodo being controlled here momentarily.
Akimodo looking to sit in guard and control but Penguin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Akimodo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Penguin controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penguin stopping the sweep attempt from Akimodo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penguin landing with the ground and pound.

Penguin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penguin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penguin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penguin advances to half guard.
Penguin is looking to take a break and control but Akimodo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akimodo is trying to maintain the position but Penguin is very close to passing his half guard.
Penguin is looking to take a break and control but Akimodo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akimodo is trying to stand up here but Penguin is controlling him well.
Penguin drops an elbow to the side of Akimodo's head.
Akimodo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Penguin trying to pass the guard but Akimodo defending well.
Penguin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penguin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penguin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Akimodo working to try and regain half guard.
Penguin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Penguin content just to control the position here.
I looks like Penguin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penguin wants to control the pace but Akimodo is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penguin lands a heavy elbow.
Penguin looking to control but Akimodo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penguin lands a big shot there that rocks Akimodo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akimodo is trying to escape the mount.
Akimodo is breathing heavily.

Penguin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Akimodo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Akimodo shrugs it off.
Akimodo is looking to improve his position but Penguin isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penguin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Akimodo is surviving well by controlling Penguin's body position as best he can.
Penguin lands a big shot there that rocks Akimodo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Penguin controlling the pace for now.
Penguin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Akimodo is looking to improve his position but Penguin isn't that keen on the idea.
Penguin with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Penguin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Akimodo tries to clinch

and Penguin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Penguin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Akimodo tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Penguin moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Penguin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Penguin misses with a takedown attempt

and Akimodo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akimodo.
Penguin has his hands on Akimodo's head, controlling the position.
Penguin keeping moving, preventing Akimodo from controlling successfully.
Akimodo tries to stand but Penguin is controlling from the bottom.
Penguin is pulling down on Akimodo's head. It's preventing any offense from Akimodo, at least for the moment.
Penguin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akimodo's guard.
Penguin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Darth Penguin.
Horrible takedown by Penguin or perhaps it was just good defense by Akimodo which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Akimodo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Darth Penguin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penguin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akimodo manages to get himself to full guard.
Penguin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Penguin connects with a couple of short punches.

Penguin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akimodo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penguin, into his guard.

Penguin has his foot on Akimodo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akimodo works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akimodo preventing the sweep.
Penguin pulls Akimodo in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Penguin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Penguin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akimodo manages to get himself to full guard.
Penguin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Akimodo is looking to reverse the position.

Penguin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akimodo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penguin trying to control the position but Akimodo is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akimodo is trying to get back to half guard.
Akimodo pushes Penguin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Penguin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Penguin lands some shots froms side control.
Penguin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Akimodo some visible discomfort.
Penguin lands a few punches from side control.
Akimodo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Penguin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Akimodo is looking to regain half guard here but Penguin keeps moving and retains side control.

Penguin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akimodo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penguin trying to control the position but Akimodo is working away.

Penguin decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Penguin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Penguin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Penguin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Akimodo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Penguin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Akimodo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Akimodo shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Penguin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Penguin misses with a takedown attempt

and Akimodo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Akimodo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penguin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penguin managing to control the position.
Akimodo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Penguin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Akimodo is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akimodo is bucking up trying to escape but Penguin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Penguin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Penguin controlling his opponent.

Penguin has hold of Akimodo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Akimodo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Penguin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Akimodo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Penguin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penguin stands and throws Akimodo's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akimodo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Penguin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Akimodo down.
Penguin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Akimodo!

Penguin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Akimodo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Penguin prevents Akimodo from getting the reversal.
Akimodo is working hard here to advance position.

Penguin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Akimodo tries to reverse the position but Penguin maintains control.
Akimodo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akimodo working to try and regain half guard.
Akimodo is in a horrible position here. Penguin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Penguin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Akimodo is in a horrible position here. Penguin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Penguin lands a big shot there that rocks Akimodo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akiro Akimodo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akimodo is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akimodo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Penguin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Penguin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Akimodo?
Penguin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penguin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Akimodo is trying to escape the mount.
Penguin won't let Akimodo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akimodo is bucking up trying to escape but Penguin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Penguin wants to control the pace but Akimodo is squirming around nicely.
Darth Penguin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penguin looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Penguin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penguin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Penguin!