PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasim Akande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Dos Equis Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasim Akande had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Akande
vs
Dos Equis Guy

189 cm
20
269 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

194 cm
21
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kasim Akande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Dos Equis Guy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Dos Equis Guy misses its intended target.
Akande fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Dos Equis Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Equis Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Akande's shoulder, as Akande tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Dos Equis Guy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dos Equis Guy.

It looks like Kasim Akande has been cut.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a body kick.
A combination from Dos Equis Guy does no damage.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a hook. Akande ducked under it nicely.
Dos Equis Guy connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dos Equis Guy. That snapped Akande's head back.
Akande is looking to land body kicks.
Dos Equis Guy throws a front kick that sends Akande stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a head kick.
Akande blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande thows a leg kick but Dos Equis Guy checks it
and Dos Equis Guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Dos Equis Guy.
Dos Equis Guy tries to land a front kick but Akande steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dos Equis Guy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akande takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Akande shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dos Equis Guy wants to control but Akande is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Akande is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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!
Dos Equis Guy controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akande seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Equis Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Akande is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dos Equis Guy to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Akande's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akande trying to control but Dos Equis Guy is working from the bottom.
Dos Equis Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Akande trying to control but Dos Equis Guy is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Equis Guy working a defensive guard here.

Kasim Akande has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dos Equis Guy tries a low kick but Akande avoids it.
Dos Equis Guy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akande's sensitive parts.
The Dos Equis Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akande fails to land the takedown.
Dos Equis Guy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akande. Akande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dos Equis Guy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akande is out of range.
Dos Equis Guy scores with a spinning back kick!
Dos Equis Guy misses with a low kick as Akande jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Akande shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Akande is stalling in the full guard.
Dos Equis Guy wants to sweep here but Akande controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Equis Guy keeping moving, preventing Akande from controlling successfully.
Dos Equis Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Equis Guy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akande is out of range and Dos Equis Guy settles back down.
Akande throws a jab when Dos Equis Guy was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Dos Equis Guy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kasim Akande's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dos Equis Guy tries to land a leg kick but Akande saw it coming and moves away.
Akande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dos Equis Guy throws a hook but Akande blocks it.

Akande shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Akande was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dos Equis Guy is in all sorts of trouble here.

Akande goes for an armbar but Dos Equis Guy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dos Equis Guy.

Akande escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Equis Guy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akande keeping full guard, as Dos Equis Guy tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Akande has his foot on Dos Equis Guy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Equis Guy works his way back into a safe position though.
Dos Equis Guy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dos Equis Guy is looking to stand up but Akande won't let him.

Akande has an active guard here but Dos Equis Guy has managed to pass into half guard.
Dos Equis Guy wants to control but Akande is keeping him busy.

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.
Dos Equis Guy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dos Equis Guy wants to take a breather but Akande is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dos Equis Guy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. The Dos Equis Guy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Akande fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akande fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Equis Guy avoids it really well and circles away.
Good leg kick by Dos Equis Guy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dos Equis Guy connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akande throws a leg kick but Dos Equis Guy sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dos Equis Guy.
That kick from Dos Equis Guy tenderised Akande's leg. Akande is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akande thows a leg kick but Dos Equis Guy checks it
and Dos Equis Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dos Equis Guy.
Dos Equis Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Akande moves out of range easily.
Dos Equis Guy connects with a leg kick. Akande looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Equis Guy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Equis Guy throws a good cross that connects.
The Dos Equis Guy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Equis Guy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dos Equis Guy scores with a decent looking hook.
Dos Equis Guy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Equis Guy. Dos Equis Guy obviously looking to wear him down.
Dos Equis Guy connects with a nice looking jab.
Dos Equis Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dos Equis Guy.
Dos Equis Guy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akande takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Equis Guy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Kasim Akande's cut is getting worse.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dos Equis Guy - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Equis Guy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akande. Akande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dos Equis Guy scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Dos Equis Guy lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Dos Equis Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kasim Akande's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dos Equis Guy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Akande drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dos Equis Guy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Akande's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Dos Equis Guy!