PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juda Aalona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Akinfeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aalona
vs
Akinfeev

175 cm
20
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Primal Instinct Supplements

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juda Aalona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Akinfeev!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akinfeev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aalona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aalona keeps the fight on the outside.
Aalona stuffs the takedown.

Aalona shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Akinfeev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aalona could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Akinfeev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aalona scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aalona keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aalona blocks the strikes from Akinfeev.
Akinfeev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Akinfeev is trying to get back to full guard.
Aalona trying to mount his opponent but Akinfeev defends it.
Aalona wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Aalona gets a takedown into half guard.
Aalona is breathing heavily.
Akinfeev missing with punches from the bottom.
Aalona content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Akinfeev tries to get to full guard but Aalona has control of the leg.
Aalona not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeev is trying to get back to full guard.
Akinfeev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akinfeev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akinfeev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aalona's guard.
Akinfeev with a nice head shot there.
Aalona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akinfeev connects with a couple of short punches.
Aalona might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aalona lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Akinfeev!
Aalona wants to control the pace but Akinfeev is squirming around nicely.
Aalona landing strikes from the mount.
Akinfeev is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aalona wants to finish this one by submission but Akinfeev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aalona.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akinfeev is looking to improve his position but Aalona isn't that keen on the idea.
Aalona cracks Akinfeev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Akinfeev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Akinfeev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Aalona has hold of Akinfeev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Akinfeev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aalona working the ground and pound effectively.
Aalona with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aalona looking to finish Akinfeev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Akinfeev!

Aalona looking to secure an arm triangle but Akinfeev defends it well.
Akinfeev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aalona wants to control the pace but Akinfeev is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aalona content just to control the position here.
Aalona prevents Akinfeev from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Aalona.
Aalona controlling from the full mount.
Aalona is landing with some decent strikes but Akinfeev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circle momentarily. Aalona darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aalona misses with a takedown

so Akinfeev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Akinfeev landing with the ground and pound.
Aalona keeping full guard, as Akinfeev tries to pass.
Aalona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akinfeev manages to get himself to full guard.
Aalona trying to control but Akinfeev is working from the bottom.
Akinfeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Akinfeev, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akinfeev is striking off his back. Aalona thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Akinfeev is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinfeev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Akinfeev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aalona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aalona's back!
Aalona breaks Akinfeev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Aalona wants to control from the top but Akinfeev keeps moving.
Aalona has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Akinfeev is proving hard to escape from.
Aalona wants to pass the guard but Akinfeev is keeping the position.
Akinfeev wants to sweep here but Aalona controlling him for the moment.
Akinfeev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Akinfeev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aalona manages to get himself to full guard.
Akinfeev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akinfeev throws a big right hand that misses.
Akinfeev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aalona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akinfeev scoring with punches to the head and body.

Aalona is rocked!
Akinfeev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Aalona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roman Akinfeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akinfeev chips away with some ground and pound.
Akinfeev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akinfeev landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Aalona wriggles free and stands up.

Akinfeev forces Aalona back against the cage and clinches.
Akinfeev taking a breather.
Akinfeev wants a takedown.
The is referee keeping an eye on Akinfeev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Aalona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeev is looking to clinch.

Aalona shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akinfeev's guard.
Aalona won't allow Akinfeev to sweep him here.
Akinfeev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aalona manages to get himself to full guard.
Akinfeev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akinfeev throwing strikes from guard but Aalona blocks nicely.
Akinfeev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akinfeev is in close to Aalona's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aalona seems to have got his legs back now.
Akinfeev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aalona's head.
Aalona trying to strike off his back.
Aalona wants to stand but Akinfeev is controlling the position.
Akinfeev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aalona working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeev looking to pass the guard.
Akinfeev forces his way into half guard.
Akinfeev is nestled in close to Aalona, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akinfeev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aalona is trying to control but can't.
Akinfeev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Akinfeev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akinfeev working Aalona over with strikes.
Aalona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akinfeev is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akinfeev wants to free his trapped foot but Aalona is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Akinfeev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Akinfeev tries to clinch but Aalona moves out of range.
Juda Aalona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aalona keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Aalona. No joy for Akinfeev on that attempt.
Akinfeev tries to clinch up but Aalona circles away and keeps his distance.
Roman Akinfeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Akinfeev moves into the clinch.

Akinfeev breaks from the clinch.
Aalona gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Akinfeev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aalona won't be happy with that.
Akinfeev landing a few strikes.
Aalona is looking to reverse the position.
Akinfeev moves into full mount!
Aalona is in all sorts of trouble here.
Akinfeev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aalona tries to hold on but Akinfeev pushes him away.
Akinfeev with shots to the head and body - Aalona looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aalona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalona is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Akinfeev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Akinfeev landing punches.
Aalona blocking the ground and pound.
Akinfeev scoring with strikes but Aalona is staying in there.
Akinfeev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Akinfeev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aalona is working to get back to half guard.
Akinfeev lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Akinfeev.
Akinfeev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aalona looks a forlorn figure.
Akinfeev cracks Aalona with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

It looks like Juda Aalona has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeev lands a nice shot to the head.
Akinfeev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aalona can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Akinfeev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aalona?
The referee warns Aalona that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Akinfeev working Aalona over with strikes here.
Aalona gets back to half guard.
Aalona is trying to control but can't.
Akinfeev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akinfeev passes to side control.
The ground and pound from Akinfeev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Akinfeev landing a few strikes.
Akinfeev working the ground and pound.
Akinfeev lands some shots froms side control.
Akinfeev lands some shots froms side control.
Akinfeev landing strikes.

Juda Aalona's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aalona is looking for a sweep.
Akinfeev working the ground and pound.
Aalona taking a bit of punishment here - Akinfeev scoring with strikes.
Aalona is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akinfeev is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Akinfeev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aalona to see if he's OK.
Akinfeev working the ground and pound.
Aalona tries to buck Akinfeev off but Akinfeev is having none of it.
Aalona takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Akinfeev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Aalona is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akinfeev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aalona wants to control but Akinfeev is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Akinfeev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Jeez, Juda Aalona's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Akinfeev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juda Aalona's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roman Akinfeev!