PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Lightfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ano Aukanaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ano Aukanaii acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Lightfoot
vs
Aukanaii

189 cm
28
192 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

182 cm
29
198 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Richard Lightfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ano Aukanaii!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aukanaii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lightfoot avoids it really well and circles away.
Aukanaii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Aukanaii.
Jab, jab by Lightfoot - just one landing.
Aukanaii fails with the takedown.
Aukanaii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aukanaii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aukanaii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lightfoot misses with a body kick.

Aukanaii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lightfoot's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lightfoot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightfoot is trying to control. Aukanaii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aukanaii flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lightfoot wants to free his trapped foot but Aukanaii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aukanaii is trying to maintain the position but Lightfoot is very close to passing his half guard.
Aukanaii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Aukanaii actively working from the bottom here.
Aukanaii is looking for a sweep. Lightfoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lightfoot decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Aukanaii staying out of range there.
Aukanaii moves out of range as Lightfoot throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Lightfoot is predictable there

and Aukanaii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aukanaii is fighting to break Lightfoot's control of his arms but Lightfoot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lightfoot trying to keep a closed guard but Aukanaii is proving a slippery customer.
Aukanaii advances to half guard.

Aukanaii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Aukanaii is looking for a kimura but Lightfoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aukanaii to get the leverage.
Aukanaii slips a nice elbow through Lightfoot's hands, connecting with Lightfoot's forehead.
Aukanaii throwing shots but Lightfoot is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lightfoot tries to roll over but Aukanaii keeps him under control.
Aukanaii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aukanaii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lightfoot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aukanaii.
Lightfoot tries to get to full guard but Aukanaii has control of the leg.
Aukanaii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lightfoot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lightfoot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aukanaii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aukanaii chips away with some ground and pound.
Lightfoot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aukanaii throws a big right hand that misses.
Lightfoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii throwing strikes but missing.

Aukanaii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lightfoot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aukanaii has Lightfoot in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Aukanaii has his foot on Lightfoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lightfoot works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ano Aukanaii dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lightfoot connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lightfoot. Aukanaii does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aukanaii.
Lightfoot tries to clinch but Aukanaii is having none of it.
Aukanaii misses with a straight right.
Lightfoot is looking to clinch.
Aukanaii throws a right hand that Lightfoot ducks under and follows up with a left that Lightfoot also avoids with ease.
Aukanaii is looking to score with low kicks.
Lightfoot connects with a body shot that sends Aukanaii's belly button to the back.
Aukanaii throws a lazy right hand but Lightfoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii misses with an uppercut.
Lightfoot misses with a double jab

and Aukanaii counters with a takedown into side control.
Lightfoot defending against the ground and pound.
Aukanaii working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aukanaii working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aukanaii working away.
Aukanaii misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Aukanaii is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aukanaii lands a few punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii looks up at the clock and then as Lightfoot takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aukanaii smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aukanaii connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lightfoot some visible discomfort.
Aukanaii working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aukanaii lands a nice forearm strike.
Lightfoot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aukanaii.

Aukanaii is trying to get an arm triangle but Lightfoot is defending well.
Aukanaii postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Aukanaii.

Aukanaii decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lightfoot to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot ducks under a wild hook from Aukanaii.
A telegraphed right hand from Aukanaii misses the target.
Aukanaii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightfoot.
Aukanaii misses with an uppercut. Lightfoot saw that one coming.
Aukanaii blocks the body kick.
Aukanaii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lightfoot.
Aukanaii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lightfoot tries to avoid it but Aukanaii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lightfoot to the ground. Lightfoot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aukanaii misses with a looping right.
Aukanaii checks a low kick from Lightfoot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aukanaii in his tracks.
Lightfoot throws a body punch but Aukanaii moves out of range.
Lightfoot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aukanaii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aukanaii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Lightfoot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lightfoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Aukanaii.
Lightfoot throws a leg kick but Aukanaii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aukanaii looks to land a right hand but Lightfoot moved out of range.
Lightfoot goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Lightfoot misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ano Aukanaii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lightfoot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aukanaii is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lightfoot misses with a body shot.
Ano Aukanaii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lightfoot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lightfoot lands a nice looking body kick.
A slow jab from Lightfoot misses its intended target.
Lightfoot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lightfoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aukanaii.
Aukanaii thuds a left hand into Lightfoot's body.
Lightfoot lands a nice hook to Aukanaii's body. Aukanaii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lightfoot takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii scores with a three punch combo!
Aukanaii checks a low kick from Lightfoot.
Aukanaii slips under a jab.
Lightfoot tests Aukanaii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lightfoot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lightfoot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lightfoot throws a head kick that misses.
Lightfoot throws a leg kick but Aukanaii checks it.
Lightfoot lands with a hook. Aukanaii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richard Lightfoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii connects with a leg kick. Lightfoot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aukanaii shoots in for a double leg but Lightfoot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aukanaii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aukanaii moves out of range of the strikes.
Aukanaii misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lightfoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lightfoot misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lightfoot.
Lightfoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aukanaii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii defending well as Lightfoot loads up on a big left hand.
Lightfoot throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aukanaii, as that shot connected.
Lightfoot throws a series of punches but Aukanaii avoids them all with ease.
Lightfoot throws an off balance right hand

and Aukanaii counters with a takedown into side control.
Ano Aukanaii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ano Aukanaii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lightfoot is not content to let Aukanaii control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lightfoot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aukanaii is looking to take a break and control but Lightfoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aukanaii misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lightfoot regains half guard there - taking advantage of Aukanaii's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Aukanaii is looking to stall here but Lightfoot recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aukanaii lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Lightfoot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aukanaii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ano Aukanaii!