PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Akari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Aarons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Aarons has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Akari's chin.

Akari
vs
Aarons

189 cm
30
215 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

199 cm
22
205 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Just Fight

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Aarons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aarons misses with a few strikes there.
Akari shoots in for a takedown but Aarons shows good takedown defense.
Brett Aarons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akari ducks right into an uppercut from Aarons.
Akari closes the distance and clinches up with Aarons, looking for a takedown. Akari pushes Aarons against the cage but Aarons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aarons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aarons lands a nice shot to the body.

Akari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aarons wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Akari seems to be working for a kimura but Aarons defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons is trying to stand up here but Akari is controlling him well.

Akari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aarons can do anything to dispel that myth.

Aarons pushes Akari off and gets back to his feet.
Aarons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akari at a distance.
Donk. Aarons catches Akari right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akari moves forwards but Aarons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Aarons scores with a four punch combination!
Aarons lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Aarons scores with a four punch combination!
Akari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aarons connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aarons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aarons lands a nice looking body shot.
Akari doesn't manage to clinch there - Aarons circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aarons but Aarons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Akari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akari misses with a two punch combination.
Aarons tests Akari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aarons scores with a shot to the body.
Akari closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aarons counters with a right hand to the body.
Akari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aarons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aarons swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Aarons.
Aarons dips to his left and cracks Akari with an uppercut!
Aarons works Akari's body with a nice hook.
Aarons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aarons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akari's head.
Aarons scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aarons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aarons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aarons.
Aarons scores with a nice right hand.
Akari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aarons tries to avoid it but Akari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aarons to the ground. Aarons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aarons lands a nice shot to the body.
Aarons connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Aarons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aarons scores with a three punch combo!
Aarons connects with a jab.
Akari walks into a left hand.
Aarons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Akari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aarons is fending him off so far but Akari persists. Nope, Aarons circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aarons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aarons misses with the combination.
Akari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akari moves forwards but Aarons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aarons counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akari circles away quickly and effectively.
Aarons lands with a good body shot.
Aarons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akari takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Aarons lands.
Aarons lands the left hand.
Dan Akari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aarons scores with a jab to the body.
Aarons works Akari's body with a nice hook.
Aarons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akari's head.
Aarons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Akari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aarons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aarons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akari under the eye.
Akari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aarons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Aarons. No joy for Akari on that attempt.
Aarons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aarons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akari. Akari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aarons pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akari back to the cage. Aarons follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aarons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons lands an overhand right.
Akari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aarons avoids it really well and circles away.
Akari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aarons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aarons thuds his right hand into Akari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brett Aarons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aarons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aarons throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aarons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akari.
Aarons jabs at Akari's body.
Akari walks into a left hand.
Akari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aarons counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Aarons.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aarons tests Akari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akari dives in and grabs Aarons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aarons pushes down on Akari's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Aarons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Akari walks into a left hand.
Akari misses with a takedown
and Aarons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aarons lands a nice hook to Akari's body. Akari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aarons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Akari eats them both and turns towards Aarons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aarons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akari backs up against the cage.
Akari shoots in for a takedown but Aarons shows good takedown defense.
Aarons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akari in his tracks.
Aarons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Akari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aarons cracks a nice hook into Akari's ribs.
Akari on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aarons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aarons displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aarons scores with a nice strike.
Aarons scores with a jab. Akari acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aarons pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akari back to the cage. Aarons follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Akari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aarons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aarons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akari's head.
Aarons connects with a jab.
Akari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aarons but Aarons pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aarons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akari shoots and misses
and Aarons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aarons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Aarons.
A right-left combo lands from Aarons.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akari looks for a takedown but Aarons sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aarons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aarons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aarons lands with a nice body punch.
Brett Aarons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aarons cracks Akari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aarons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A shot to the liver by Aarons. Beautiful body shot.
Akari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aarons but Aarons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aarons is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Aarons. No joy for Akari on that attempt.
Akari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aarons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akaris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aarons lands a right hook to the body.
Aarons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akari momentarily.
Akari wants to clinch up but Aarons keeps it at a distance.
Aarons digs a good body shot into Akari's ribs.
Akari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akari moves forwards but Aarons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aarons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Aarons really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Good standup being displayed there by Aarons as he connects with a hook.
Aarons scores with a jab to the head.
Aarons lands a slapping body shot.
Aarons cracks Akari with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aarons lands a nice looking body shot.
Aarons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aarons catches Akari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akari shoots and misses
and Aarons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aarons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aarons cracks a nice hook into Akari's ribs.
Aarons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aarons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aarons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aarons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Aarons.
Aarons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aarons finds it's way round the side to connect with Akari's head.
Akari walks into a straight right hand from Aarons.
Aarons throws a series of strikes that have Akari backpedaling.
Aarons lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aarons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aarons lands a really nice looking cross but Akari seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left and a right from Aarons both land. Nice combination.
Aarons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akari walks into a left hand.
Aarons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Akari shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Akari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Aarons.
Aarons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons lands a really nice looking cross but Akari seems unphased.
Akari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aarons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akari somewhat.
Aarons scores with a three punch combo!
Akari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Akari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aarons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Akari tries to clinch but Aarons moves out of range.
Aarons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aarons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aarons cracks Akari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akari dives in and grabs Aarons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aarons pushes down on Akari's head and hops out.
Aarons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aarons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aarons duly obliges.
Aarons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aarons moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aarons.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aarons finds it's way round the side to connect with Akari's head.
Aarons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akari on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aarons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Aarons dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Aarons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aarons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aarons jabs at Akari's body.
Akari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akari wants to clinch
and Aarons counters with a straight right hand.
Akari looks for a takedown but Aarons sprawls well.
Aarons lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Aarons.
Aarons scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aarons.
A shot to the liver by Aarons. Beautiful body shot.
Aarons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akari tries to clinch up.
Aarons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aarons scores with a hook to the body. Akari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aarons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Aarons.
Aarons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aarons pinned against the cage. Aarons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Akari. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good shot there by Aarons.
Akari wants to clinch.
Aarons throws out a powerful jab.
Aarons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aarons with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons lands a lovely overhand right.
Aarons jabs at Akari's body.
Aarons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akari at a distance.
Aarons misses with a two punch combination.
Aarons lands a body shot.
Aarons thuds his right hand into Akari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aarons cracks Akari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aarons scores with the left hand. Akari knows he should have avoided that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aarons.
Aarons lands a slapping body shot.
Akari drops his hands momentarily and Aarons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aarons misses with a two punch combination.
Aarons cracks a nice hook into Akari's ribs.
Aarons just misses with a punch to the body.
Aarons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akari misses with a takedown attempt
and Aarons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Aarons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aarons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aarons misses with the combination.
Aarons digs a good hook to Akari's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Aarons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aarons 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Brett Aarons!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Brett Aarons!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Brett Aarons!

Brett Aarons wins by unanimous decision!