PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coconut Sprinkles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Akesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmie Akesson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Coconut Sprinkles's chin.

Sprinkles
vs
Akesson

194 cm
27
280 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

192 cm
28
240 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coconut Sprinkles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmie Akesson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprinkles misses with an uppercut.
Akesson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sprinkles misses with a low kick.
Akesson throws out a counter right but Sprinkles avoids it with no problem.
Akesson avoids a kick to the body.
Sprinkles feints and then cracks Akesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akesson down.
Akesson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sprinkles slips under a jab from Akesson.
Sprinkles checks the leg kick.
Akesson cracks the inside of Sprinkles's front leg.
Sprinkles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sprinkles slips a jab and a cross from Akesson.

Akesson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akesson prevents Sprinkles from improving his position.
Sprinkles manages to get to full guard.
Sprinkles looking to control.
Akesson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson won't allow Sprinkles to sweep him here.
Akesson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprinkles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akesson wanted to stand there but Sprinkles had control of the position.
Sprinkles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Sprinkles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akesson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akesson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Sprinkles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akesson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Akesson stopping the sweep attempt from Sprinkles.
Akesson connects with a couple of short punches.
Akesson throws a big elbow that misses.
Sprinkles pulls Akesson in close to prevent any damage.
Sprinkles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akesson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Akesson trying to control but Sprinkles is working from the bottom.
Sprinkles is trying to keep Akesson in close.

Sprinkles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akesson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akesson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akesson works over Sprinkles with some ground and pound from guard.
Sprinkles 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.

Akesson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Akesson throws a hook but Sprinkles blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles scores with a nice right hand.
Akesson connects with a nice looking jab.
Akesson looks to throw a body kick

so Sprinkles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sprinkles distracts Akesson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akesson is looking to stand up but Sprinkles isn't so interested in that idea.
Sprinkles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sprinkles trying to control the position from guard on top but Akesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akesson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sprinkles dives into side control.
Akesson wants to control but Sprinkles postures up.
Sprinkles postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sprinkles working away.
Akesson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sprinkles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles is looking to take a break and control but Akesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Sprinkles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sprinkles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akesson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sprinkles has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sprinkles landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Akesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing that Sprinkles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sprinkles prevents Akesson from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akesson is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sprinkles 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmie Akesson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sprinkles throws a lazy right hand but Akesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akesson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck for Sprinkles with that takedown attempt.
Sprinkles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akesson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sprinkles moves out of range as Akesson strikes.
A leg kick checked by Akesson.
Sprinkles slips a jab from Akesson.
Akesson looks to throw the jab but Sprinkles is out of range.
Sprinkles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akesson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sprinkles counters with a shoot takedown. Akesson fights it but they end up in guard.

Akesson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sprinkles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Akesson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coconut Sprinkles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson pushes Sprinkles off looking to stand but Sprinkles dives back in and keeps control.
Sprinkles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akesson wants to control but Sprinkles is keeping busy.
Akesson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akesson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sprinkles is working away from the top position though.
Akesson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akesson keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akesson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sprinkles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akesson is looking for a sweep. Sprinkles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sprinkles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sprinkles thows a huge punch but Akesson dodges it nicely.
Akesson has hold of Sprinkles's hands but Sprinkles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sprinkles trying to control the action but Akesson is working from the bottom.
Sprinkles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sprinkles prevents Akesson from improving his position.
Akesson keeping control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles wants to free his trapped foot but Akesson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Sprinkles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akesson gets back to full guard.
Akesson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sprinkles manages to get himself to full guard.

Sprinkles pulls Akesson in close to prevent any damage.

Akesson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sprinkles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akesson has managed to get both his arms back between Sprinkles's legs - danger averted.
Akesson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sprinkles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akesson is aware though and is defending well.
Akesson won't allow Sprinkles to sweep him here.

Akesson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Akesson shoots in and bounces Sprinkles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Akesson is in close to Sprinkles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Akesson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Akesson stopping the sweep attempt from Sprinkles.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sprinkles is on top in guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akesson is trying to control the position but Sprinkles postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Coconut Sprinkles will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Akesson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sprinkles is trying to get back to full guard.
Sprinkles is working hard here to advance position.
Akesson working over Sprinkles with some ground and pound. Sprinkles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akesson wants to control but Sprinkles is keeping him busy.
Sprinkles is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprinkles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Akesson.
Sprinkles wants to get back to full guard.
Sprinkles is trying to control but can't.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Akesson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Akesson is looking for a kimura here.
Sprinkles gets back to full guard.
Sprinkles controlling Akesson's posture.
Sprinkles has a closed guard, preventing Akesson from standing up.
Sprinkles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Akesson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sprinkles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akesson has his hands on Sprinkles's head, controlling the position.
Sprinkles throws a big elbow that misses.
Akesson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sprinkles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akesson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sprinkles won't allow Akesson to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Akesson trying to keep a closed guard but Sprinkles is proving a slippery customer.
Sprinkles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprinkles tries to free his leg and advance position but Akesson is retaining full guard.
Akesson controlling Sprinkles's posture.
Sprinkles wants to control from the top but Akesson keeps moving.
Sprinkles stopping the sweep attempt from Akesson.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sprinkles moves out of range as Akesson strikes.
Sprinkles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akesson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Akesson throws a shot from downtown. Sprinkles moves away and avoids it.
Sprinkles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akesson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jimmie Akesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sprinkles misses with a wild body shot.
Sprinkles wants to land a leg kick but Akesson is out of range.
Sprinkles misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akesson! But no joy.
Sprinkles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akesson.
Akesson misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sprinkles, right into the meat.
A big right from Akesson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akesson darts in looking for a takedown but Sprinkles gets double underhooks and turns Akesson into the cage.
Akesson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Sprinkles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akesson's half guard.
Akesson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sprinkles scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmie Akesson.
I think Akesson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Akesson!