PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakazuki Akainu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Boskins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Boskins
vs
Akainu

200 cm
24
300 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
24
280 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakazuki Akainu!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boskins.
Akainu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boskins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akainu.
Boskins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boskins tries to clinch but Akainu is having none of it.
Akainu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boskins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akainu swivels and escapes.
Boskins takes a swing at Akainu's ribcage but misses.
Akainu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boskins's head.
Boskins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Boskins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akainu.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boskins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Boskins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akainu looking to slow down the pace here.
Akainu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boskins tries to pull guard but Akainu holds him up against the cage and eventually Boskins drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boskins successfully pulls guard.
Akainu trying to control but Boskins is working from the bottom.
Akainu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akainu wants to control from the top but Boskins keeps moving.
Akainu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Akainu is looking to take a break and control but Boskins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Akainu swings around for an armbar but Boskins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Akainu's guard.
Akainu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boskins trying to control but Akainu postures up.
Boskins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akainu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akainu is working Boskins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boskins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Akainu throws a big elbow that misses.
Akainu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boskins is keeping the position for now.
Akainu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boskins keeping moving, preventing Akainu from controlling successfully.
Akainu trying to move into half guard but instead Boskins has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akainu keeping moving, preventing Boskins from controlling successfully.

Akainu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boskins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akainu can't keep his opponent in guard - Boskins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Akainu is trying to maintain the position but Boskins is very close to passing his half guard.
Akainu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Akainu is looking to control Boskins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akainu avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Akainu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akainu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boskins not doing much here.
Akainu is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akainu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Akainu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boskins defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Boskins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akainu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boskins has managed to get both his arms back between Akainu's legs - danger averted.
Akainu keeping moving, preventing Boskins from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakazuki Akainu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Akainu misses with a straight right.
Akainu misses the jab.
Boskins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akainu looks for the body kick but Boskins saw that one coming.
Boskins tries to counter by clinching up but Akainu breaks away and moves out of range.
Boskins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akainu.
Akainu throws a hook but Boskins blocks it.
Boskins throws a big counter combination but Akainu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boskins tries to clinch up but Akainu circles away and keeps his distance.
Boskins blocks a jab.
Boskins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boskins throws a head kick but Akainu moves out of range.
Boskins has his takedown stuffed
and Akainu counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boskins shoots in and drives through. Akainu sprawls well.
Akainu misses with a low kick.
Akainu works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akainu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boskins. That did some damage!
Akainu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boskins's sensitive parts.
Sakazuki Akainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akainu scores with a leg kick.
Akainu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akainu wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boskins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boskins tries to clinch but Akainu moves out of range.
Boskins misses with a takedown attempt
and Akainu counters with a stiff right hand.

Boskins clinches up against the cage.
Boskins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akainu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boskins fails to pull guard.
Akainu misses with a punch to the body.
Akainu misses with the head strike.
Boskins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boskins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akainu walks away with a smile on his face. Boskins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boskins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akainu to the ground. Boskins is now in Akainu's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akainu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akainu working a defensive guard here.
Boskins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dwayne Boskins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akainu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Akainu looking to sit in guard and control but Boskins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Akainu is looking for a triangle but Boskins pushes his legs off easily.
Boskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Akainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akainu is looking to sweep but instead, Boskins has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins is thwarting Akainu's attempts to control the position.
Akainu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akainu is looking to control Boskins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akainu avoid being mounted?
Boskins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boskins is keen to just control but Akainu is a slippery customer.

Akainu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akainu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Boskins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akainu is just riding it out for now. Boskins eventually gives up the hold.
Akainu is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akainu is looking for a sweep. Boskins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akainu is pressing down on Boskins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakazuki Akainu 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Akainu throws a low kick, looking for Boskins's leg but Boskins calmly moves out of range.
Akainu throws a body kick that misses.
Boskins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akainu sprawls and moves away.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Akainu.
Boskins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Akainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boskins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boskins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akainu's waist but Akainu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boskins off to one side.
Akainu stuffs the takedown attempt from Boskins. Boskins gets slowly back to his feet.
Akainu connects with a solid leg kick.
Akainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Akainu.
A jab from Akainu misses.
Boskins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akainu connects with a leg kick. Boskins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boskins tries to clinch up but Akainu circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akainu moves out of range as Boskins strikes.
Akainu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boskins.
Akainu misses with a looping left.
Akainu looks to land a left hand but Boskins moved out of range nicely.
Akainu lands with a good body shot.
Akainu throws the left hand but Boskins avoids the punch easily.
Boskins tries to clinch there but Akainu circles away.
Akainu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Akainu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Akainu lands a hook to the side of the head.

Boskins breaks the clinch.
Boskins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akainu defends it nicely.
Sakazuki Akainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boskins slips under a jab from Akainu.
Boskins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akainu scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Akainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akainu.
Boskins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boskins shoots for a takedown but Akainu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akainu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boskins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akainu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boskins takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Boskins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Akainu trying to control from the bottom.
Boskins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akainu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boskins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akainu keeping hold of Boskins's head, controlling as best he can.
Boskins is thwarting Akainu's attempts to control the position.
Boskins content to control rather than advance.

Akainu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akainu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boskins is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boskins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akainu's head.
Boskins wants to pass to mount but Akainu is defending the position.
Boskins thows a huge punch but Akainu dodges it nicely.
Boskins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akainu's head.
Akainu is trying to maintain the position but Boskins is very close to passing his half guard.

Boskins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akainu defends it well.
Akainu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sakazuki Akainu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Akainu 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakazuki Akainu!
A victorious Sakazuki Akainu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.