PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Toriyama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Atkins has chosen big in japan as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Toriyama
vs
Atkins

173 cm
37
152 lbs
39 - 20 - 1

167 cm
37
150 lbs
32 - 25 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Toriyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Atkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Atkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins tries a knee to the head but Toriyama blocks it.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside that Atkins shrugs off.
Atkins has Toriyama pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Toriyama.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Toriyama controls the action.
Atkins avoids the elbow strike from Toriyama, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Toriyama misses with a body punch.
Toriyama has Atkins pressed against the cage.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Akira Toriyama has been cut.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Atkins digs a right hand underneath Toriyama's ribcage. Toriyama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside that Atkins shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins lands with a left to the head.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atkins's defenses.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Toriyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Atkins.
Atkins dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike.
Atkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins is leaning against Toriyama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toriyama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Atkins is working Toriyama over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Toriyama slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Atkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Toriyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Atkins.
Toriyama slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice elbow from Toriyama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Toriyama tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Toriyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama trying to stall but Atkins improves his position.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Toriyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Atkins lands a body shot.
Toriyama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speedy Atkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Atkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Toriyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Atkins in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Toriyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Atkins is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atkins's defenses.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Toriyama.
Toriyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Speedy Atkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama taking a breather.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toriyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
Toriyama works on Atkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Atkins digs a right hand underneath Toriyama's ribcage. Toriyama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Toriyama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Atkins.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.
Atkins avoids the elbow strike from Toriyama, against the cage.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Atkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Toriyama's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Toriyama tries to stall but Atkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Atkins is leaning against Toriyama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins digs a right hand into Toriyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toriyama's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toriyama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Atkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toriyama.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toriyama blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins tries to stall but Toriyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Toriyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Toriyama stalling against the cage.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toriyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Toriyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike.
Atkins blocks the elbow strike.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Atkins in his tracks for a moment.
Atkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Toriyama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atkins lands a body shot.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Atkins in his tracks for a moment.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toriyama lands an elbow just above Atkins 's eye.
Toriyama being controlled against the cage.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama scores with a hook to the body.
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 Akira Toriyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Atkins throws out a loose jab but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.

Atkins instigates a clinch.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Atkins as the two fighters clinch.
Toriyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Atkins is keeping busy.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Toriyama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Toriyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Toriyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with a body punch.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama digs a right hand into Atkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atkins's gas tank.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
Atkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toriyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Toriyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Toriyama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atkins trying to control the position but instead, Toriyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atkins into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins looking to throw knees to the head but Toriyama is blocking nicely.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama tries to throw a body punch but Atkins avoids it by throwing Toriyama back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins lands with a left to the head.
Toriyama lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike.
Atkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
Atkins misses with an elbow strike.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Atkins gets through Toriyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but Toriyama blocks with his arms.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toriyama lands a body punch.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toriyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toriyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Atkins works on Toriyama's body with a couple of short punches.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Atkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toriyama is struggling to control the position.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Toriyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Atkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Toriyama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Toriyama - that landed with a thud.
Atkins is pushing Toriyama up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Toriyama misses with a body punch.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Speedy Atkins.
Well Atkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speedy Atkins!
In his post fight interview, Speedy Atkins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.