PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Japa Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darko comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Keys - Breaks. Japa Kaka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Darko
vs
Kaka

178 cm
31
180 lbs
31 - 11 - 0

190 cm
34
275 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Japa Kaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaka enables Darko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Darko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaka has wrist control.
Darko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darko lands a couple of elbows.
Kaka keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Kaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaka's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka working a defensive guard here.
Darko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darko throws a big right hand that misses.
Darko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Darko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaka has wrist control.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darko.
Darko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Darko is in close to Kaka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Darko wants to pass the guard but Kaka is keeping the position.
Darko throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaka keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
Darko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Darko postures up in Kaka's guard and throws a big left but Kaka blocks it.
Kaka is trying to control the position but Darko postures up.
Darko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaka keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Darko moves out of range as Kaka strikes.
Horrible takedown by Darko or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaka which made him look bad.
Darko's corner calls for a 1-2. Darko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Darko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaka is fending him off so far but Darko persists. Nope, Kaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Darko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaka tries to avoid it but Darko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaka to the ground. Kaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaka but Kaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaka scores with the left hand. Darko knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaka. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaka misses with a double jab

and Darko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kaka!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kaka because Darko loaded up on that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kaka avoids a series of strikes thrown by Darko.
Darko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kaka looks a forlorn figure.

Darko wants to finish this one by submission but Kaka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Darko.
Kaka holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Darko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Darko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kaka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Darko.
Darko is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko looking to ground and pound but Kaka is blocking nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Darko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kaka tries to hold on but Darko pushes him away.
Darko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kaka hang on?
Darko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
A nice elbow there by Darko.
Darko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko unloads with some shots from mount but Kaka bucks and avoids them well.
Ace Darko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaka can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka taking shots to the head.
Darko lands with some strikes.
Darko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Darko tries to control but Kaka wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Kaka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Darko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Darko looks to land a body kick but Kaka moved away.
Kaka misses with a double jab.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Kaka misses.
Kaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Darko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Darko should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Kaka as Darko shoots in.
Darko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaka tries to avoid it but Darko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaka to the ground. Kaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaka's waist but Kaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Darko off to one side.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Kaka.
Darko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaka sprawls well. He's pushed Darko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Darko momentarily.
Darko shoots in for a double leg but Kaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Darko back to the cage. Kaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Darko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darko works his way into side control.
Darko throwing strikes but Kaka manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka wants to stand but Darko is controlling his arm.
Darko sneaks a leg under to get back to half 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!
Darko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaka's back!
Darko punishes Kaka with strikes from the back mount.
Darko controlling well, preventing Kaka from escaping the position.
Darko scores with punches to the body.
Darko has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kaka.

Darko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Darko lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Kaka as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Darko!
Ace Darko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darko controlling the position well here. Kaka rolled but Darko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko gets his hands free as Kaka looks to control.
Darko throwing sloppy strikes.
Japa Kaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darko scores with punches from the back.
Kaka covering up well and avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Darko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Darko!
Ace Darko thanked the fans post fight for their support.