PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Akamai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlic Tiberous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Akamai
vs
Tiberous

178 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felix Akamai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karlic Tiberous!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiberous has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiberous there as he acknowledges the shot.

Tiberous closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tiberous wants to free his trapped foot but Akamai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akamai wants to get back to his feet.
Tiberous moves into full mount! Akamai won't be happy about that!
Tiberous looking to finish with strikes here!

Tiberous working for a submission but Akamai is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiberous throws some wild stikes that Akamai manages to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberous thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Tiberous moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Akamai has worked his arm free - good work by Akamai!

Tiberous is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akamai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akamai is trying to get back to his feet.

Tiberous tries for a kimura but Akamai is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiberous tries to advance to mount but Akamai instead regains half guard.

Tiberous is looking for a kimura here.

Tiberous is trying to work for a kimura but Akamai is defending well.
Akamai is trying to stand up here but Tiberous is controlling him well.

Tiberous is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamai is looking to escape.
Tiberous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tiberous passes the guard and advances to mount!

Tiberous is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Akamai is surviving well by controlling Tiberous's body position as best he can.

Tiberous wants to finish this one by submission but Akamai is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tiberous.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tiberous moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Akamai has worked his arm free - good work by Akamai!
Akamai tries to escape but Tiberous is in control.

Tiberous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akamai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tiberous asserts his dominance and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiberous tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Akamai throws a combination. Tiberous tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Felix Akamai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiberous shoots and misses
and Akamai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiberous fails to land the takedown.
Akamai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akamai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akamai feints a jab promting Tiberous to slip. Akamai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tiberous slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tiberous shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akamai as he avoids it easily.
Felix Akamai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlic Tiberous.
Akamai misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiberous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiberous throws a nice looking combination but Akamai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akamai stuns Tiberous with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akamai dodges the punch combination from Tiberous.
Karlic Tiberous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberous throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akamai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akamai.
Tiberous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akamai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiberous.
Akamai leaves Tiberous with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akamai fails to land with a series of punches.
Akamai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiberous circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiberous will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tiberous misses with a takedown attempt
and Akamai counters with a two punch combo.
Tiberous is breathing heavily.
Akamai swings for the body but Tiberous moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Akamai. Those never looked like landing.
Akamai throws a right and a left that Tiberous avoids nicely.
Akamai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akamai slips a jab and a cross from Tiberous.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamai looks to land a combination. Tiberous sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Akamai falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tiberous counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akamai won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiberous throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tiberous tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Tiberous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Tiberous tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tiberous has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akamai tries to escape but Tiberous is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiberous throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Tiberous goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Akamai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tiberous's guard! Nice work there by Akamai!
Tiberous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Tiberous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akamai is aware though and is defending well.
Akamai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tiberous's guard.
Karlic Tiberous has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tiberous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akamai is aware though and is defending well.
Akamai is looking to stand up but Tiberous won't let him.

Tiberous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tiberous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akamai is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Akamai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tiberous looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karlic Tiberous will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tiberous tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akamai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiberous somewhat.
Tiberous misses the shot to the body.
Tiberous on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiberous doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akamai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiberous misses with a shot to the body
and Akamai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiberous paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akamai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akamai jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiberous misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akamai. Tiberous does a little dance to reset his feet.
Felix Akamai is winning the standup battle so far.
Akamai swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tiberous closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akamai's guard.
Tiberous tries to free his leg and advance position but Akamai is retaining full guard.
Tiberous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Akamai pushes Tiberous off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akamai fails to land with a series of punches.
Akamai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tiberous throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akamai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tiberous thinking.

Tiberous looking to score a takedown here. Akamai is defending well but Tiberous drives through and ends up in Akamai's guard.
Tiberous advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tiberous is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akamai is just riding it out for now. Tiberous eventually gives up the hold.
Tiberous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Akamai kicks off Tiberous and gets to his feet.
Akamai blocks a head kick by Tiberous.
Akamai throws a right and a left that Tiberous avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Akamai. No joy for Tiberous on that attempt.
Felix Akamai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlic Tiberous.
Tiberous shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akamai but Akamai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Felix Akamai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiberous takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akamai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akamai ducks under a wild hook from Tiberous.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tiberous changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Akamai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Akamai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Tiberous is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akamai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akamai is trying to buck Tiberous off.

Tiberous goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akamai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tiberous but great work by Akamai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiberous tries to bench press Akamai off him but Akamai keeps the position.

Akamai stands up.
Akamai fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiberous misses with a low kick.
Tiberous tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akamai swivels and escapes.
Akamai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiberous circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiberous shoots in and drives through. Akamai sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Tiberous - just one landing.
Akamai ducks under a wild hook from Tiberous.
No joy there for Akamai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiberous avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiberous shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akamai as he jumps to the side.

Tiberous manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Akamai on his heels. He'll look to pass Akamai's guard now, I'm sure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karlic Tiberous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tiberous 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karlic Tiberous!
Karlic Tiberous was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.