PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ackroyd Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Aklaban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bloggs
vs
Aklaban

225 cm
26
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

181 cm
26
275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ackroyd Bloggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amir Aklaban!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aklaban takes a swing at Bloggs's ribcage but misses.
Aklaban throws a hook but Bloggs avoids it easily.
Bloggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice sprawl there from Aklaban as Bloggs shoots in.
Aklaban should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Aklaban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bloggs circles away quickly and effectively.

Aklaban fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloggs sprawls well initially but Aklaban persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aklaban connects with a nice short shot to Bloggs's temple.
Aklaban takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Aklaban has eaten all the pies!
Aklaban scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aklaban lands a nice short elbow.
Aklaban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aklaban is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aklaban scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aklaban working over Bloggs with some ground and pound. Bloggs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aklaban working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aklaban scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bloggs is looking to improve his position.
Aklaban slips a nice elbow through Bloggs's hands, connecting with Bloggs's forehead.
Still in half guard, Aklaban seems content to control.
Aklaban working over Bloggs with some ground and pound. Bloggs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bloggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aklaban seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aklaban connects with a nice short shot to Bloggs's temple.
Aklaban lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bloggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aklaban scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aklaban seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Aklaban.
Well, if Aklaban 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.
Aklaban is keen to just control but Bloggs is a slippery customer.

Aklaban wants to work for an arm triangle but Bloggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aklaban scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloggs is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aklaban in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs has hold of Aklaban's hands but Aklaban slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bloggs taking some punishment here, with Aklaban in his half guard.

Aklaban is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bloggs sees it coming and defends easily.
Bloggs is not content to let Aklaban control the position.

Aklaban wants to work for an arm triangle but Bloggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aklaban working the head and body with strikes.
Bloggs taking some punishment here, with Aklaban in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aklaban is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Aklaban might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Aklaban lands strikes from half guard.
Aklaban controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aklaban working Bloggs over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Aklaban dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bloggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aklaban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bloggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Amir Aklaban has been cut.
Bloggs fails with the takedown.
Aklaban tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aklaban thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aklaban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bloggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Aklaban, which made it look bad.
Aklaban is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bloggs shoots for a double leg takedown but Aklaban sprawls well. He's pushed Bloggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ackroyd Bloggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aklaban.
Ackroyd Bloggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aklaban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloggs moves away.
Bloggs defending well as Aklaban loads up on a big left hand.
As Aklaban tries to get set, Bloggs tries to push him back and clinch up but Aklaban manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Aklaban misses.
Bloggs staying out of range there.
Bloggs dives in and grabs Aklaban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aklaban pushes down on Bloggs's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Aklaban feints and as Bloggs raises his hands in defense, Aklaban changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aklaban works over Bloggs with some ground and pound from guard.
Aklaban wants to control from the top but Bloggs keeps moving.
Aklaban is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bloggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aklaban on the ground.
Aklaban is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bloggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aklaban stands up over Bloggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aklaban stands up over Bloggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aklaban stands up over Bloggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aklaban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aklaban with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aklaban seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aklaban postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aklaban cracks Bloggs with a solid left hand.
Aklaban lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aklaban's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Aklaban has gone for a leg lock! Bloggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aklaban's guard.

Aklaban is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bloggs is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aklaban is adopting a defensive guard.
Bloggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Aklaban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aklaban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aklaban has control of Bloggs's left arm, preventing Bloggs from doing any damage.
Aklaban's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bloggs preventing the sweep.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aklaban fails to land with a series of punches.
Bloggs thinks about countering with a head kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Aklaban.
Aklaban cracks Bloggs with a big right hand but Bloggs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aklaban scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bloggs to see if he's OK.
Aklaban looks up at the clock and then as Bloggs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aklaban smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bloggs takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aklaban working the ground and pound.
Aklaban controls the position.
Let's hope that Aklaban has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Aklaban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amir Aklaban's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bloggs takes the fight into the clinch.
Aklaban misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bloggs stalling in the clinch but Aklaban improves position.
Maybe Bloggs would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.

Aklaban has Bloggs pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Aklaban pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bloggs tumbling to the mat - Aklaban dives into Bloggs's guard.
Aklaban stands up over Bloggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloggs keeping moving, preventing Aklaban from controlling successfully.
Aklaban content to stall in guard here.
Aklaban distracts Bloggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloggs wants to stand up but Aklaban is controlling him.
Bloggs has momentary wrist control but Aklaban slips an elbow through the middle.
Aklaban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aklaban postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aklaban is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Aklaban postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bloggs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aklaban, into his guard.

Bloggs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aklaban controlling the position.
More stalling from Aklaban.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aklaban looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bloggs is one step ahead there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bloggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aklaban.

Bloggs moves into the clinch.
Aklaban lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bloggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aklaban blocks the elbow strike.
Aklaban misses with some punches.
Aklaban lands an elbow that stopped Bloggs in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Ackroyd Bloggs has been cut.
Aklaban effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aklaban.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aklaban working aggressively here.
Aklaban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aklaban throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aklaban just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bloggs's brow.
Bloggs tries to pull guard but Aklaban won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Aklaban.
Aklaban misses with a short punch on the inside.

Bloggs gets control of Aklaban's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bloggs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bloggs has momentary wrist control but Aklaban slips an elbow through the middle.
Aklaban content to stall in guard here.
Aklaban wants to control from the top but Bloggs keeps moving.
Ackroyd Bloggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amir Aklaban is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aklaban lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Aklaban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aklaban 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Aklaban!