PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allan Wilson (ranked 4242 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslan Akishev (ranked 2884 p4p, 0 weight class). Allan Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wilson
vs
Akishev

178 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allan Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aslan Akishev!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akishev.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Akishev sprawls well.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Akishev.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Akishev unleashes a big counter combination but Wilson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akishev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wilson checks it well.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akishev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a big counter combination but Akishev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Akishev sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akishev slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilson dives in and grabs Akishev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akishev pushes down on Wilson's head and hops out.
Akishev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akishev tries to clinch up.
Akishev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick from Akishev.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Akishev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilson is in Akishev's guard.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akishev wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akishev throws the kick towards the body but Wilson avoids it.
Akishev tries to clinch up.
Akishev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
Akishev throws a chopping leg kick but Wilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Wilson backs off Akishev throws a huge counter combo but Wilson manages to avoid it all.
Akishev throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Akishev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Akishev in a clinch.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akishev is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Akishev is trying to push Wilson away but Wilson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akishev moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Wilson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Akishev stalling in the clinch but Wilson improves position.
Akishev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akishev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Akishev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Akishev throws a head punch that misses.

Wilson pulls Akishev into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akishev is looking to stand back up but Wilson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Akishev.

Wilson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Akishev.
Akishev throws a counter combo.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Wilson has Akishev up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson prevents Akishev from breaking the clinch.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Akishev won't allow it.
Akishev wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
Akishev takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akishev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akishev missing with knees to the body.
Akishev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akishev gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Akishev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Akishev. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Akishev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Akishev.
Akishev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Akishev sprawls well.
Akishev doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Akishev throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Akishev moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Wilson blocks the low kick.
Akishev misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
Akishev unleashes a big counter combination but Wilson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Allan Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akishev circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akishev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Akishev gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Akishev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akishev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akishev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akishev lands a head kick!
Akishev throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Akishev.
Akishev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akishev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wilson.
Aslan Akishev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akishev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aslan Akishev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akishev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aslan Akishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akishev stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson closes the distance and pushes Akishev back into the cage.
Wilson stalling the fight.
Akishev is trying to break the clinch but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akishev's efforts to push away.
Akishev looking to slow down the pace here.
Akishev is trying to stall.
Akishev wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
Akishev wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.

Wilson jumps into guard, dragging Akishev to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Akishev stands and steps away. Wilson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson drives through and clinches with Akishev against the cage.
Wilson has Akishev pressed against the cage.
Akishev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akishev wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson has Akishev pressed against the cage.
Akishev is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Wilson breaks the clinch.
Akishev is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Akishev lands a head kick. Wilson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Akishev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akishev lands a nice looking body kick.
Akishev throws a body kick that misses.
Akishev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Akishev. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Akishev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akishev throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Akishev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akishev wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson blocks the body kick.
Wilson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

Wilson forces Akishev back against the cage and clinches.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akishev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilson tries to score a body lock takedown but Akishev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akishev wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Akishev tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslan Akishev 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! And we move into the final round!

Akishev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akishev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akishev misses with a body kick.
Wilson is looking for a counter combo.
Wilson lands a two punch combo.
Akishev looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson checks the leg kick.
Akishev throws a head kick that misses.
Akishev lands a high kick!

Wilson is rocked!
Akishev throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Wilson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aslan Akishev!