PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alak Aksornpan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aksornpan comes to the cage accompanied by Thai National Anthem - . Alak Aksornpan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aksornpan
vs
Shackleton

185 cm
24
195 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

178 cm
23
201 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alak Aksornpan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Aksornpan.
Shackleton checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck for Shackleton with that takedown attempt.
Shackleton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aksornpan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shackleton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Shackleton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aksornpan to the mat! Aksornpan manages to get full guard.
Shackleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Aksornpan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aksornpan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Aksornpan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shackleton has passed into half guard!
Aksornpan is staying active underneath Shackleton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aksornpan tries to kick Shackleton off but Shackleton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aksornpan trying to hold on to Shackleton's head to control him but Shackleton postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Aksornpan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton prevents Aksornpan from improving his position.
Shackleton thows a huge punch but Aksornpan dodges it nicely.
Aksornpan is not content to let Shackleton control the position.
Shackleton wants to pass to mount but Aksornpan is defending the position.
Shackleton is just content to waste time from the top position. Aksornpan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aksornpan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton looking to pass the guard.
Shackleton throws a big right hand that misses.
Shackleton throws a big elbow that misses.

Aksornpan working for a triangle but Shackleton defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aksornpan wants to sweep but no luck.
Shackleton passes Aksornpan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Shackleton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shackleton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aksornpan's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton working over Aksornpan with some ground and pound. Aksornpan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Aksornpan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shackleton escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shackleton!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aksornpan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shackleton passes the guard and advances to mount!
You get the feeling that Aksornpan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Shackleton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aksornpan's face.
Shackleton with a couple of short strikes.
Shackleton scoring with strikes but Aksornpan is staying in there.

It looks like Alak Aksornpan has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
The referee warns Aksornpan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shackleton working the ground and pound effectively.
Aksornpan gets back to half guard.
Aksornpan taking some punishment here, with Shackleton in his half guard.
Shackleton is pressing down on Aksornpan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aksornpan is holding on for now.
Aksornpan wants to control but Shackleton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shackleton is nestled in close to Aksornpan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shackleton lands a nice short elbow.
Aksornpan manages to get to full guard.
Shackleton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggie Shackleton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alak Aksornpan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Aksornpan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aksornpan throws a nice looking combination but Shackleton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shackleton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aksornpan defends it nicely.
Aksornpan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Biggie Shackleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aksornpan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shackleton.
Shackleton shoots in for a takedown but Aksornpan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alak Aksornpan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Shackleton.
Shackleton moves forwards but Aksornpan connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Aksornpan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shackleton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aksornpan is thwarting Shackleton's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shackleton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shackleton pulls Aksornpan in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aksornpan trying to control but Shackleton is working from the bottom.
Shackleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Aksornpan gets to his feet. Shackleton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sloppy strikes from Aksornpan. Those never looked like landing.
Aksornpan stuffs the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Aksornpan misses.
Aksornpan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shackleton eats them both and turns towards Aksornpan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aksornpan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aksornpan misses with a series of wild punches.
Shackleton misses with a hook
and Aksornpan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Shackleton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aksornpan looking for a sweep. Not yet Aksornpan, not yet.
Aksornpan is looking to stand up but Shackleton isn't so interested in that idea.
Aksornpan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shackleton looking to sit in guard and control but Aksornpan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aksornpan wanted to stand there but Shackleton had control of the position.
Aksornpan wants to control from the top but Shackleton keeps moving.
Shackleton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aksornpan is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aksornpan wants to control from the top but Shackleton keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shackleton 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.

Alak Aksornpan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aksornpan.
Shackleton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aksornpan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aksornpan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shackleton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shackleton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shackleton shoots in but Aksornpan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shackleton is breathing heavily.
Aksornpan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shackleton swivels and escapes.
Shackleton shoots for a double leg takedown but Aksornpan sprawls well. He's pushed Shackleton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shackleton throws a jab but it's blocked by Aksornpan.
A telegraphed right hand from Shackleton misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton walks into a stiff left hand from Aksornpan.
Aksornpan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shackleton misses with a takedown attempt - Aksornpan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Aksornpan lands a left and a right that send Shackleton crashing to the mat, dazed. Aksornpan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Shackleton is rocked!

It looks like Biggie Shackleton has been cut.
Shackleton backs away from a small jab... but Aksornpan lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Shackleton crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Aksornpan with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alak Aksornpan!
After winning the bout, Alak Aksornpan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.