PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Akinfeav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelberry Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Miroslav Akinfeav has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Akinfeav
vs
Gunderson

188 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miroslav Akinfeav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adelberry Gunderson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gunderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gunderson showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Akinfeav wants to get back to full guard.
Gunderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gunderson prevents Akinfeav from improving his position.
Gunderson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Gunderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Akinfeav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akinfeav makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akinfeav.
Gunderson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gunderson distracts Akinfeav with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gunderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akinfeav keeping full guard, as Gunderson tries to pass.
Gunderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akinfeav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akinfeav keeping full guard, as Gunderson tries to pass.
Gunderson prevents Akinfeav from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson works over Akinfeav with some ground and pound from guard.
Akinfeav is looking to stand back up but Gunderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Akinfeav.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akinfeav manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gunderson stands up and waves to Akinfeav to follow him.

Gunderson dives in and scores a takedown into Akinfeav's guard.
Gunderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Akinfeav wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeav is looking to stand up but Gunderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunderson works over Akinfeav with some ground and pound from guard.
Gunderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gunderson working the ground and pound.
Akinfeav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akinfeav is breathing heavily.
Akinfeav taking a bit of punishment here - Gunderson scoring with strikes.
Gunderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gunderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunderson is chipping away with strikes.
Gunderson grinds an elbow into Akinfeav's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gunderson is putting a hurting on Akinfeav here, landing some big shots from side control.

Gunderson tries for a kimura but Akinfeav is defending well.

Gunderson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gunderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Akinfeav. No joy for Gunderson on that attempt.

Gunderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunderson trying to control the position but Akinfeav is working away.
Akinfeav manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gunderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akinfeav circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunderson.
Miroslav Akinfeav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akinfeav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Gunderson. No joy for Akinfeav on that attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Akinfeav.

Akinfeav gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gunderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Akinfeav is retaining full guard.
Gunderson prevents Akinfeav from getting back to his feet.
Gunderson stays in close to Akinfeav's body and controls the position.
Gunderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Akinfeav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adelberry Gunderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunderson.
Miroslav Akinfeav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adelberry Gunderson.
Akinfeav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akinfeav swivels and escapes.
Gunderson shoots in for a takedown but Akinfeav shows good takedown defense.
Gunderson is breathing heavily.

Akinfeav gets a takedown into half guard.
Akinfeav trying to control from half guard but Gunderson is working away.
Gunderson is looking to control Akinfeav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunderson avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson is looking to escape.
Gunderson gets full guard.
Akinfeav with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akinfeav would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gunderson wants to stand and escape but Akinfeav is having none of it.
Gunderson is pulling down on Akinfeav's head to control his posture.

Gunderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akinfeav can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gunderson kicks Akinfeav off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Akinfeav fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gunderson to the ground. Akinfeav is now in Gunderson's guard.
Gunderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunderson 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.
Akinfeav is looking to stand up but Gunderson won't let him.

Gunderson has his feet on Akinfeav's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gunderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akinfeav is just out of range.
Gunderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akinfeav tries to avoid it but Gunderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akinfeav to the ground. Akinfeav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gunderson stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gunderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gunderson 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.
Akinfeav is trying to maintain the position but Gunderson is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gunderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunderson trying to control from half guard but Akinfeav is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adelberry Gunderson 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!

Akinfeav fails to land with a series of punches.

Akinfeav shoots in and gets a takedown into Gunderson's guard.
Gunderson wants to get back to his feet but Akinfeav is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akinfeav trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunderson wants to sweep but no luck.

Gunderson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Akinfeav throws a head kick that misses.
Akinfeav lands a glancing blow to the side of Gunderson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gunderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into 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!
Gunderson wants to advance to full mount but Akinfeav doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Akinfeav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akinfeav looking for a sweep. Not yet Akinfeav, not yet.
Akinfeav wants to stand and escape but Gunderson is having none of it.
Akinfeav being controlled here, momentarily.

Akinfeav is working an open guard so Gunderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gunderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akinfeav tries to avoid it but Gunderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akinfeav to the ground. Akinfeav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeav fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akinfeav circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunderson is defended easily by Akinfeav.
Miroslav Akinfeav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adelberry Gunderson.
Gunderson throws a body punch but Akinfeav moves out of range.
Gunderson shoots and misses
and Akinfeav counters with a right hand to the body.
Adelberry Gunderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akinfeav wants to clinch up but Gunderson keeps it at a distance.
Gunderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akinfeav throws a head kick but Gunderson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Gunderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunderson is trying to control the position but Akinfeav postures up.
Akinfeav sitting in guard here, content to control.
Akinfeav chips away with some ground and pound.
Akinfeav advances to half guard.
Akinfeav wants to get back to his feet.
Gunderson gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson controlling the position.
Gunderson is looking to sweep but instead, Akinfeav has passed into half guard.

Akinfeav is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gunderson is looking to control Akinfeav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunderson avoid being mounted?
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.

Gunderson has one foot on Akinfeav's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adelberry Gunderson.
I've got Gunderson 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Adelberry Gunderson!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Adelberry Gunderson!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Adelberry Gunderson!

Adelberry Gunderson wins by unanimous decision!