PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hokeo Akuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Lollapalooza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Akuma
vs
Lollapalooza

175 cm
20
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
160 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hokeo Akuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Lollapalooza!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lollapalooza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Akuma as Lollapalooza shoots in.
Xavier Lollapalooza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Lollapalooza with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Lollapalooza. No joy for Akuma on that attempt.
Lollapalooza shoots in but no luck this time.
Hokeo Akuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Lollapalooza.
Akuma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lollapalooza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akuma somewhat.
Lollapalooza tries to clinch up.
Akuma has a takedown stuffed.

Lollapalooza has closed the distance and engaged Akuma in a clinch.
Akuma wants to get back to striking at distance but Lollapalooza won't allow it.

Lollapalooza lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lollapalooza tries to pass to full mount but Akuma defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lollapalooza.

Lollapalooza is working for a submission of some sort.

Lollapalooza is looking for a kimura but Akuma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lollapalooza to get the leverage.

Lollapalooza 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.

Lollapalooza wants to work for an arm triangle but Akuma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akuma is looking for a sweep. Lollapalooza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lollapalooza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akuma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lollapalooza.
Akuma is looking to improve his position.

Lollapalooza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akuma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lollapalooza.
Lollapalooza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lollapalooza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akuma wants to get back to full guard.
Lollapalooza wants to pass the guard but Akuma is defending well.
Lollapalooza controlling the action here.

Xavier Lollapalooza has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Lollapalooza as Akuma shoots in.

Akuma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lollapalooza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lollapalooza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lollapalooza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lollapalooza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Akuma is looking for a triangle but Lollapalooza pushes his legs off easily.
Lollapalooza wants to control from the top but Akuma keeps moving.

Akuma wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lollapalooza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akuma as he avoids it easily.

Akuma tries to sprawl but Lollapalooza drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Lollapalooza seems to be looking for submissions.
Akuma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lollapalooza is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akuma manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Lollapalooza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lollapalooza shoots for a takedown but Akuma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Lollapalooza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lollapalooza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akuma keeping moving, preventing Lollapalooza from controlling successfully.
Lollapalooza throwing strikes but missing.
Akuma keeping moving, preventing Lollapalooza from controlling successfully.
Akuma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lollapalooza.
Lollapalooza looking to sit in guard and control but Akuma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lollapalooza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lollapalooza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Akuma passes Lollapalooza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Lollapalooza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akuma pulls his head out easily.

Lollapalooza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lollapalooza is breathing heavily.
Lollapalooza is trying to stand back up but Akuma is controlling him
Akuma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Akuma throwing strikes here but Lollapalooza is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza tries to hold on but Akuma postures up.
Lollapalooza is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Akuma looking to finish with strikes here!
Lollapalooza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akuma thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lollapalooza is trying to escape the mount.

Akuma wants to finish this one by submission but Lollapalooza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Akuma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lollapalooza is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lollapalooza tries to improve his position but instead Akuma has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lollapalooza tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lollapalooza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lollapalooza tries to hold on but Akuma postures up.
Lollapalooza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lollapalooza is squirming around, avoiding Akuma's attempts to control the action.

Akuma is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lollapalooza. No joy for Akuma on that attempt.

Lollapalooza shoots in and bounces Akuma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Lollapalooza wants to control from the top but Akuma keeps moving.

Lollapalooza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akuma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lollapalooza has Akuma in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akuma trying to control but Lollapalooza is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Lollapalooza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Akuma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lollapalooza moves in looking to clinch but Akuma pushes him off.
Akuma with a poor takedown

and Lollapalooza counters with a single leg into guard. Akuma didn't expect that.
Lollapalooza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lollapalooza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Akuma keeping moving, preventing Lollapalooza from controlling successfully.

Lollapalooza has gone for a leg lock! Akuma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lollapalooza's guard.
Lollapalooza keeping moving, preventing Akuma from controlling successfully.
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!

Akuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lollapalooza is on top in guard.
Lollapalooza with a flurry of punches that miss.

Akuma pushes Lollapalooza off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lollapalooza fails in his attempt to clinch.

Lollapalooza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lollapalooza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lollapalooza trying to control the position from guard on top but Akuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akuma is trying to control the position but Lollapalooza postures up.
Lollapalooza stopping the sweep attempt from Akuma.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Akuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lollapalooza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akuma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lollapalooza has Akuma in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akuma wants to control from the top but Lollapalooza keeps moving.
Akuma postures up in Lollapalooza's guard and throws a big left but Lollapalooza blocks it.
Akuma wants to control from the top but Lollapalooza keeps moving.
Lollapalooza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Akuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Lollapalooza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lollapalooza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akuma wants to pass the guard but Lollapalooza is keeping the position.

Lollapalooza working for a triangle but Akuma defends it easily.

Lollapalooza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Akuma is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lollapalooza.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Akuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Akuma crashes against the mat.
Akuma controlling from side mount.
Lollapalooza pushes Akuma away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Akuma gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lollapalooza manages to get back to half guard.
Hokeo Akuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Lollapalooza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lollapalooza is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Lollapalooza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lollapalooza 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Lollapalooza!
Xavier Lollapalooza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.