PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jun Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Fortaleza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Akiyama
vs
Fortaleza

180 cm
28
170 lbs
12 - 18 - 0

179 cm
24
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Fortaleza!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akiyama shoots and misses
and Fortaleza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jun Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortaleza misses with a kick to the body.
Akiyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fortaleza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akiyama somewhat.
Fortaleza throws out a powerful jab.

Fortaleza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Fortaleza decides to return to a standing position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akiyama.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortaleza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fortaleza stuffs the takedown attempt from Akiyama. Akiyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Akiyama avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza stalks Akiyama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akiyama's face. Akiyama staggers backwards, shaken.
Akiyama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Fortaleza is avoiding it.
Fortaleza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akiyama doesn't seem bothered though.
Akiyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akiyama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fortaleza counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Akiyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Fortaleza which made him look bad.
Akiyama moves out of range of the body kick.
Akiyama misses with a takedown attempt - Fortaleza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fortaleza scores with a body shot.
Fortaleza lands a nice hook to Akiyama's body. Akiyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fortaleza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortaleza jabs Akiyama right on the nose. Akiyama blinks but takes it well.
Akiyama takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama shoots and misses
and Fortaleza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Akiyama shoots in and drives through. Fortaleza sprawls well.
Akiyama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fortaleza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akiyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Fortaleza is having none of it.
Akiyama fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortaleza lands with a shot to the body.
Jun Akiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortaleza lands a nice looking body shot.
Fortaleza jabs Akiyama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akiyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akiyama dives in and grabs Fortaleza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fortaleza pushes down on Akiyama's head and hops out.
Akiyama fails with the takedown
and Fortaleza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama fails with the takedown
and Fortaleza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akiyama thinking.
Akiyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fortaleza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Akiyama has his takedown stuffed

and Fortaleza counters with a takedown into side control.

Fortaleza decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akiyama walks into a straight right hand from Fortaleza.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama slips a jab and a cross from Fortaleza.
Akiyama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akiyama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fortaleza counters with a right hand to the body.
Akiyama misses with a takedown
and Fortaleza counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fortaleza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fortaleza shoots in for a takedown but Akiyama shows good takedown defense.

Fortaleza scores with a takedown into Akiyama's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fortaleza decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fortaleza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Good exchange - Fortaleza coming out on top.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Akiyama is defended easily by Fortaleza.
Jim Fortaleza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortaleza scores with a hook to the body. Akiyama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Akiyama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortaleza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akiyama being controlled here momentarily.
Akiyama is looking to stand up but Fortaleza won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortaleza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fortaleza stands up from half guard.
Akiyama throws a leg kick but Fortaleza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fortaleza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akiyama rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza scores with a jab to the head.
Fortaleza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akiyama.
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortaleza manages to avoid it.
Fortaleza throws a good cross that connects.
Fortaleza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akiyama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Fortaleza scores with a takedown into Akiyama's guard.

Fortaleza decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Akiyama, up you get!
Fortaleza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akiyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danga de danga de dang - Fortaleza scores with a four punch combination!

Akiyama scores a takedown into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortaleza controlling the position for now.
Fortaleza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Akiyama stopping the sweep attempt from Fortaleza.
Jim Fortaleza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortaleza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Akiyama won't allow Fortaleza to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fortaleza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fortaleza 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fortaleza!
After the big win, Jim Fortaleza made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « Fatality MMA ↑ TRIPLE 1 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.