PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Akari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helios Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Akari
vs
Kyle

189 cm
27
215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

197 cm
30
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Akari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helios Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kyle.
Kyle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akari avoids it really well and circles away.

Akari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kyle is trying to defend but Akari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kyle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akari pulls his head out easily.
Akari uses his free foot to push down on Kyle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kyle.
Kyle tries to reverse the position but Akari maintains control.
Akari lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kyle is trying to escape the mount.
Kyle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akari tries to control but Kyle wriggling away.
Kyle tries to reverse the position but Akari maintains control.

Akari is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kyle has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Akari looking for a guillotine from mount but Kyle is having none of it.

Akari working for a guillotine from mount but Kyle is in no mood to give up.
Kyle is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akari throwing strikes here but Kyle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kyle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle preventing the sweep.

Kyle drops back looking for a leg! Akari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akari manages to kick Kyle off! Kyle jumps back into Akari's guard.

Kyle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kyle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Kyle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akari manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kyle has Akari in his guard.
Akari is pushing down on Kyle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyle is fighting to maintain full guard but Akari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Akari is trying to control. Kyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kyle looking for submissions off his back.
Akari trying to control the action but Kyle is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kyle looking for submissions off his back.

Kyle actively working from the bottom here.
Kyle looks gassed!

Akari is working for a kimura but Kyle is defending it quite comfortably.

Kyle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akari scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Akari is working for a kimura but Kyle is defending it quite comfortably.

Akari is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kyle looking for submissions off his back.

Akari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akari pulls his head out easily.
Akari is trying to control. Kyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kyle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kyle actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Akari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyle is refusing to be controlled, as Akari sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Akari 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.

No luck for Kyle with that takedown attempt.
Kyle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akari's waist but Akari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kyle off to one side.

Akari feints and as Kyle raises his hands in defense, Akari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kyle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akari.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Akari from controlling successfully.

Akari stands up and waves to Kyle to follow him.
Akari stuffs the takedown.
Dan Akari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helios Kyle.

Akari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akari passes Kyle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kyle actively working from the bottom here.
Kyle is breathing heavily.
Kyle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akari.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Akari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akari pulls his head out easily.

Akari is trying to work for a kimura but Kyle is defending well.

Akari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kyle has managed to free his arm - good work.

Akari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akari prevents Kyle from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Akari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kyle is just riding it out for now. Akari eventually gives up the hold.

Akari decides to return to a standing position.

Akari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kyle is trying to defend but Akari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!

Kyle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kyle actively working from the bottom here.
Kyle is trying to get back to full guard.

Akari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Akari is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kyle looking for submissions off his back.

Akari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akari is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kyle!

Akari looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kyle tries to reverse the position but Akari maintains control.
Akari trying to control but Kyle is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Kyle actively working from the bottom here.

Kyle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Akari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kyle sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!

Akari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dan Akari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akari is looking to take a break and control but Kyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Akari dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kyle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Akari counters with a takedown into side control.

Akari is working to tighten is grip on Kyle's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kyle has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Akari is really squeezing tight and eventually Kyle passes out! Akari breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Akari!