PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between PaCo Da MaN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chingiz Akayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da MaN comes to the cage accompanied by Tenacious D - Beelzeboss. Akayev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by the lamentations of women. PaCo Da MaN could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chingiz Akayev's chin.

Da MaN
vs
Akayev

201 cm
27
269 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

192 cm
25
275 lbs
11 - 1 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Powerful

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, PaCo Da MaN!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chingiz Akayev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akayev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Akayev counters with a nice leg kick.
Da MaN lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da MaN pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da MaN tries to move into range but Akayev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like PaCo Da MaN has been cut.
PaCo Da MaN seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da MaN looks to land a right hand but Akayev moved out of range.
Da MaN throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akayev fails with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Da MaN there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Da MaN motions for Akayev to come forward. Da MaN throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da MaN pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Akayev.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akayev, as that shot connected.
Da MaN takes a swing at Akayev's ribcage but misses.
Da MaN misses with a looping left.
Da MaN misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akayev.
Akayev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akayev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da MaN moves in looking to clinch but Akayev pushes him off.
Da MaN blocks a head kick by Akayev.
Da MaN throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Da MaN. Beautiful body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Akayev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da MaN is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akayev is looking to take a break and control but Da MaN is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Da MaN is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akayev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Da MaN prevents Akayev from improving position.
Akayev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Akayev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Da MaN is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Akayev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Akayev throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Da MaN works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akayev thows a huge punch but Da MaN dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akayev lands a nice short elbow.
Akayev wants to pass the guard but Da MaN is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da MaN is looking for a sweep. Akayev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chingiz Akayev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on PaCo Da MaN's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Da MaN lands a jab to Akayev's midsection.
Akayev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akayev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Da MaN tries a head kick but it misses.
Da MaN swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akayev.
Da MaN is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donk. Da MaN catches Akayev right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Chingiz Akayev has been cut.
Da MaN swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Akayev to counter with a crisp jab.

PaCo Da MaN's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Akayev.
Akayev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Da MaN is out of range and Akayev settles back down.
Da MaN moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Da MaN.
Akayev lands a nice hook to Da MaN's body. Da MaN takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akayev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da MaN throws out the jab.
Da MaN lands a head shot.

Akayev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Da MaN tries to improve position but can't.
Akayev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Da MaN sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akayev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Akayev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Da MaN defending against the ground and pound.
Akayev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akayev working the ground and pound but Da MaN is defending the strikes.
Da MaN is looking to regain half guard here but Akayev keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da MaN is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Akayev off and has taken his back!
Da MaN is trying to stick to Akayev's back but Akayev is turning into Da MaN. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Da MaN's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Akayev.
Da MaN wants to sweep here but Akayev controlling him for the moment.
Akayev looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da MaN preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Da MaN wants to sweep here but Akayev controlling him for the moment.
Da MaN seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Akayev trying to control but Da MaN is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

PaCo Da MaN has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Akayev misses with a body shot.
Akayev throws the left hand but Da MaN avoids the punch easily.
Da MaN throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Da MaN connects with a body shot that sends Akayev's belly button to the back.
Akayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akayev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akayev throws a shot from downtown. Da MaN moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akayev is looking to score with low kicks.
Da MaN looks to land a right hand but Akayev moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PaCo Da MaN dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Da MaN smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akayev blocks a leg kick.
Da MaN fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akayev manages to avoid it.
PaCo Da MaN is winning the standup battle so far.
Akayev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da MaN throws out the jab.
Akayev walks into a stiff left hand from Da MaN.
Akayev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da MaN manages to avoid it.
Akayev throws an overhand right that lands on Da MaN's shoulder, as Da MaN tries to avoid the shot.
Da MaN looks to throw the jab but Akayev is out of range.
Da MaN throws a body kick the misses
and Akayev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da MaN.

That has opened up Chingiz Akayev's cut even more.

Akayev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Akayev is working for a kimura but Da MaN is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akayev throwing shots but Da MaN is blocking nicely.

Da MaN is defending against the submission attempts here by Akayev.

That's two 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.
Akayev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Da MaN is controlling Akayev's trapped leg to prevent Akayev from advancing to side control.
Akayev uses his free foot to push down on Da MaN's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Da MaN.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akayev throwing strikes here but Da MaN is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Akayev misses with a head shot.
Da MaN is working to get back to half guard.
Akayev working the ground and pound effectively.

Akayev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Da MaN turns into him and now he's in Akayev's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akayev is trying to control the position but Da MaN postures up.
Da MaN trying to control but Akayev is working from the bottom.
Da MaN 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akayev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chingiz Akayev really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Da MaN missing with a left hand there. Akayev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da MaN fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da MaN throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da MaN closes the distance but Akayev moves to the side
and Akayev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Da MaN's knee momentarily.
Akayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akayev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Da MaN lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akayev doesn't seem phased though.
Akayev takes a swing at Da MaN's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Da MaN lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akayev doesn't seem phased though.
Akayev moves out of range of the body kick from Da MaN.
Akayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Da MaN.
Akayev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da MaN.
Akayev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da MaN avoids it really well and circles away.
Da MaN pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akayev is out of range and Da MaN settles back down.
Akayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da MaN moves away.
Da MaN pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da MaN bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akayev's head backwards.
Akayev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akayev ducks under a wild hook from Da MaN.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akayev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da MaN counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Da MaN jabs Akayev right on the nose. Akayev blinks but takes it well.
Da MaN misses with a body shot
and Akayev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Da MaN's knee momentarily.
Akayev connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Da MaN takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
PaCo Da MaN is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akayev jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

PaCo Da MaN's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Da MaN fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akayev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Da MaN is out of range and Akayev settles back down.
Da MaN tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Akayev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akayev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da MaN.
Da MaN falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akayev counters with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akayev fails with a takedown attempt.
Da MaN fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akayev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da MaN manages to avoid it.
Da MaN throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akayev.
Akayev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akayev tries to score with a low kick but Da MaN moves his leg out of the way.
Akayev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da MaN.
Da MaN throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akayev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da MaN.
Akayev connects with a solid leg kick.
Da MaN throws a sloppy head kick and Akayev moves out of range easily.
Akayev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da MaN but Da MaN pushes him off and we're back to square one.
PaCo Da MaN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chingiz Akayev.
Da MaN scores with a jab.
Da MaN throws a big shot that misses.
Akayev avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akayev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da MaN avoids it really well and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da MaN throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Akayev to counter with a crisp jab.

Jeez, PaCo Da MaN's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A good leg kick by Da MaN.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that PaCo Da MaN will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Akayev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akayev blocks a jab.
Da MaN connects with a right hand. Akayev shakes it off.
Da MaN lands with a shot to the body.
Akayev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Da MaN misses with a wild body shot.
Da MaN slips under a jab from Akayev.
A jab from Akayev finds it's way through Da MaN's defenses.
Da MaN lets loose with a powerful body kick. Akayev will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da MaN uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akayev.
Da MaN connects with a leg kick. Akayev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akayev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da MaN stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da MaN is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Da MaN misses with a body shot.
Akayev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akayev just misses with a punch to the body.
Da MaN takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akayev misses with a body shot.
Akayev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Da MaN misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akayev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Da MaN.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da MaN scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

The cut above Chingiz Akayev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Akayev moves away from the strike by Da MaN.
Nice uppercut there from Da MaN.
Da MaN tries a head kick but it misses.
Da MaN throws a jab but it's blocked by Akayev.
Akayev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Da MaN misses with a two punch combination.
Akayev fails with the takedown.
Akayev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akayev slips under a jab.
Da MaN misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Da MaN.

Akayev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da MaN sprawls well initially but Akayev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Akayev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Da MaN is trying to stand.
Da MaN gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akayev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Da MaN is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akayev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akayev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da MaN looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akayev throws and elbow that misses. Da MaN uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akayev's guard. Nice move by Da MaN!

And that's the end of the fight!
PaCo Da MaN showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da MaN 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!