PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Ahkenaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahkenaton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweet Taste of India. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ahkenaton
vs
Kootz

185 cm
30
200 lbs
12 - 20 - 0

183 cm
29
185 lbs
12 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

The Adrenaline Matrix

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 12 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Ahkenaton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rage Kootz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kootz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahkenaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kootz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahkenaton shoots in but Kootz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kootz misses with an uppercut
and Ahkenaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahkenaton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kootz works Ahkenaton 's body with a nice hook.
Kootz is looking to chop away at Ahkenaton 's legs.
Ahkenaton misses with the combination.
Kootz lands with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Ahkenaton .
Kootz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahkenaton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahkenaton scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kootz.
Ahkenaton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kootz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kootz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kootz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kootz feints and then cracks Ahkenaton 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahkenaton down.
Kootz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kootz misses with an uppercut. Ahkenaton saw that one coming.
Kootz scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahkenaton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kootz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahkenaton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Ahkenaton avoids the head kick by Kootz.
A shot to the body from Kootz misses
and Ahkenaton counters with a stiff right hand.

Ahkenaton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kootz's guard.
Ahkenaton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahkenaton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahkenaton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahkenaton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton wants to pass the guard but Kootz is keeping the position.
Kootz has control of Ahkenaton 's left arm, preventing Ahkenaton from doing any damage.
Ahkenaton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kootz working a defensive guard here.
Kootz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahkenaton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kootz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kootz keeping moving, preventing Ahkenaton from controlling successfully.
Kootz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kootz controlling Ahkenaton 's posture.
Ahkenaton tries to free his leg and advance position but Kootz is retaining full guard.
Ahkenaton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kootz has wrist control.
Ahkenaton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahkenaton throwing strikes from guard but Kootz blocks nicely.
Ahkenaton throws an elbow that misses. Kootz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahkenaton 's guard. Nice move by Kootz!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahkenaton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that King Ahkenaton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ahkenaton 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kootz throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Ahkenaton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kootz's guard now.
Ahkenaton is looking to advance position but Kootz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ahkenaton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ahkenaton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kootz is working away from the top position though.
Ahkenaton is looking for a sweep. Kootz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz slows the pace down in half guard.
Kootz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kootz controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton tries to hold on but Kootz pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kootz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahkenaton is looking to escape.
Ahkenaton wants to hold on but Kootz pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

King Ahkenaton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kootz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ahkenaton throws a hook but Kootz blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Kootz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kootz.
A swing and a miss from Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton throws a right and a left that Kootz avoids nicely.
Kootz lands with an overhand left.
King Ahkenaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kootz lands a leg kick that knocks Ahkenaton off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kootz. That's going to slow Ahkenaton down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rage Kootz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kootz slips a jab and a cross from Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kootz.
Kootz lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahkenaton off the cage and back into range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kootz as he connects with a hook.
Ahkenaton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahkenaton fails to land with a series of punches.
Kootz cracks the inside of Ahkenaton 's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahkenaton misses the target.
Ahkenaton just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Ahkenaton , who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahkenaton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahkenaton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kootz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kootz. Ahkenaton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kootz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick from Kootz lands but Ahkenaton takes it in his stride.
Ahkenaton throws a big shot that misses.
Ahkenaton fails with the takedown.
Ahkenaton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kootz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Kootz lands but Ahkenaton takes it in his stride.
Rage Kootz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Ahkenaton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahkenaton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahkenaton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kootz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kootz connects with a nice looking jab.

Ahkenaton is rocked!
Kootz slips a jab from Ahkenaton .
Oh Ahkenaton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahkenaton misses with a two punch combination.
Ahkenaton seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahkenaton throws a poor cross that misses
and Kootz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton scores with a jab.
Kootz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ahkenaton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kootz.
Kootz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahkenaton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kootz tries to avoid it but Ahkenaton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kootz to the ground. Kootz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ahkenaton misses with a body shot.
Ahkenaton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kootz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahkenaton on the side of the head.
Ahkenaton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kootz.
Kootz connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kootz punishes Ahkenaton 's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Kootz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kootz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahkenaton manages to avoid it.
Ahkenaton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahkenaton wants it to stay on the feet.
Kootz with a hook.
Kootz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahkenaton .
A jab from Ahkenaton does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Ahkenaton .
Kootz lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rage Kootz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kootz 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rage Kootz!
During a confident post fight interview, Rage Kootz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.