PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aki Hiko (ranked 747 p4p, 32 weight class) and Big Dog (ranked 680 p4p, 30 weight class). Dog is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The 2 Bears - Bear Hug. Aki Hiko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hiko
vs
Dog

225 cm
32
277 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

194 cm
36
270 lbs
24 - 17 - 0

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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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Hiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Dog!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Hiko does no damage.
We've been told by Hiko's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Hiko does it's job there.
Dog throws a head kick that misses
and Hiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hiko lands a leg kick that knocks Dog off balance momentarily.
Dog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hiko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Dog uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog tries to clinch but Hiko moves out of range.
Dog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Dog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick

and Hiko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hiko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hiko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hiko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hiko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hiko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiko is in close to Dog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hiko postures up in Dog's guard and throws a big left but Dog blocks it.

Hiko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dog dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hiko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog is one step ahead there.
Hiko trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hiko pulls Dog in close to prevent any damage.
Hiko trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dog stopping the sweep attempt from Hiko.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dog misses with the combination.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiko.

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.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hiko is able to avoid easily.
Hiko lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Hiko.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Dog.
Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiko.
Hiko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Hiko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dog creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hiko's defenses.

It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.

Dog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dog misses with a leg kick

and Hiko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dog won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Hiko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dog manages to get back to half guard.
Hiko throwing shots but Dog is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aki Hiko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hiko throws a series of punches but Dog moves out of range.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Dog.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Hiko has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Dog pushes off an throws an elbow but Hiko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dog stops a takedown attempt from Hiko.
Dog scores with a shot to the side of Hiko's head.
Dog displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hiko up against the cage.
Hiko wants a takedown.
Hiko misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog trying to land knees to the body.
Hiko is trying to push Dog away but Dog has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Dog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dog misses with a two punch combination.

Hiko gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hiko is trying to get an arm triangle but Dog is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiko working the ground and pound.
Dog is trying to improve his position.
Hiko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiko is really struggling to control Dog but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hiko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dog some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hiko.
Dog avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hiko.
Dog felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dog takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiko in side control, throwing shots but Dog defends.
Hiko wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy.
Hiko throwing strikes but Dog manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dog is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hiko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hiko is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiko wants to control but Dog postures up.
Hiko tries to buck Dog off but Dog is having none of it.
Hiko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dog with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dog trying to pass the guard but Hiko defending well.
Hiko tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.

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.
Hiko wants to control but Dog passes into side.
Hiko seems a little lost for a moment, as Dog dominates the positioning.
Hiko tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dog is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hiko tries to reverse the position but Dog maintains control.
Dog sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hiko checks a low kick from Dog.
Hiko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hiko misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Hiko lands.
Hiko lands a jab to the nose.
Hiko misses with a wild body shot.
Hiko misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog slips under a jab from Hiko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Hiko moves out of range easily.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dog sprawls and moves away.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Hiko throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Hiko moves out of range easily.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog wants to land a leg kick but Hiko is out of range.
Hiko scores with the left hand. Dog knows he should have avoided that one.
Big Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Hiko - just one landing.
Hiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Hiko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dog has one foot on Hiko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dog scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog pushes Hiko away with a front kick.
Aki Hiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog scores with a hook to the body. Hiko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dog misses the jab.
Dog misses with a straight left.
Dog bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Hiko dodges the punch combination from Dog.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Dog avoids it well and moves away.
Hiko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog on the side of the head.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Hiko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Dog pushes Hiko off and gets back to his feet.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Hiko.
Dog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Hiko chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hiko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiko slips a straight right by Dog.
Some wild striking there from Dog.
Hiko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog thuds a left hand into Hiko's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hiko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dog - the referee stops the clock and Hiko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dog. Hiko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to clinch but Hiko moves out of range.
Hiko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko is looking to counter punch.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Dog is quick to defend against it.
Hiko staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Dog.
Nice uppercut lands for Hiko. That snapped Dog's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hiko.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog cracks Hiko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Hiko ducks down to avoid it.
Hiko clobbers Dog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Dog clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Dog.
I think Dog 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Dog!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Dog thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.