PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adu Akin (ranked 1895 p4p, 6745 weight class) and Arnusto Werhooven (ranked 266 p4p, 632 weight class). Arnusto Werhooven has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Akin
vs
Werhooven

188 cm
26
231
5 - 2 - 0

205 cm
23
265
2 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adu Akin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnusto Werhooven!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akin tries to clinch but Werhooven moves out of range.
Werhooven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akin tries to clinch but Werhooven moves out of range.
Akin staying out of range there.
Werhooven's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Werhooven's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Werhooven tries to land a leg kick but Akin saw it coming and moves away.
Akin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Werhooven.
Akin tries to move into range but Werhooven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Werhooven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Werhooven appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werhooven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akin manages to avoid it.
Werhooven scores with a hook.
Akin ducks under a wild hook from Werhooven.
As Werhooven tries to get set, Akin tries to push him back and clinch up but Werhooven manages to avoid the attempt.
Akin throws a hook but Werhooven blocks it.
Adu Akin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werhooven is looking to slow Akin down with leg kicks.
Werhooven looks to land a left hand but Akin moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Werhooven smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Werhooven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akin wants to clinch.
Werhooven misses with a low kick.
Akin defending well as Werhooven loads up on a big left hand.
Akin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Werhooven manages to circle out of the way.
Akin misses with a body shot.
A big left from Werhooven misses.
Werhooven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akin.
Akin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Werhooven just misses with a punch to the body.
Werhooven is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Akin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Akin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Akin.
Akin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akin tries to throw a body punch but Werhooven avoids it by throwing Akin back against the cage.
Akin looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akin.
Akin wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Akin.
Akin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akin blocking some punches.
Werhooven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Werhooven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Werhooven.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Werhooven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Werhooven blocks a body shot from Akin.
Werhooven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Werhooven working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Werhooven.
Akin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akin keeps control of Werhooven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akin misses with some punches.
A short left from Akin.
Akin can't find room to land a body shot as Werhooven controls the action.
Akin misses with a punch on the inside.

Werhooven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akin tries to clinch but Werhooven is having none of it.
Werhooven throws a hook to the side of Akin's head but Akin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Werhooven keeps the fight on the outside.
Werhooven lands a leg kick that knocks Akin off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Werhooven lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akin doesn't seem phased though.
Werhooven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akin misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Werhooven! But no joy.
Werhooven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akin throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Werhooven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Werhooven looks to land a right hand but Akin moved out of range.
Werhooven misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Akin misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Akin moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Werhooven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Werhooven throws a head punch that misses.
Akin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Werhooven digs a right hand into Akin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akin's gas tank.

Werhooven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Werhooven.
Akin lands a jab.
A big right from Werhooven misses.
Akin looks to score with a jab to the body but Werhooven is just out of range.
Akin takes a swing at Werhooven's ribcage but misses.
Werhooven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akin was well out of range. Poor timing from Werhooven.
Werhooven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Werhooven throws a jab when Akin was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arnusto Werhooven dominated that round.
That's time! Akin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Akin has managed to clinch.
Werhooven misses with the head strike.
Werhooven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Werhooven in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Werhooven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Werhooven up against the cage.
Werhooven lands a left hand.
Akin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Werhooven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akin tries to stall but Werhooven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Werhooven working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werhooven blocks a body shot from Akin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Werhooven.
Werhooven lands with a short shot to the head.
Werhooven scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Werhooven.
Werhooven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Akin.
Akin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akin misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Werhooven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Werhooven takes a swing at Akin's ribcage but misses.
Akin avoids the head kick by Werhooven.
Akin swings for the body but Werhooven moves out of range.
Werhooven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Akin blocks the leg kick.

Akin drives through and clinches with Werhooven against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Akin fails to land.
Akin tries a body shot but Werhooven blocks it.
Akin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adu Akin has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Werhooven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werhooven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akin on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Akin clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Werhooven.

Werhooven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Werhooven lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Akin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Werhooven.
Nice uppercut there from Werhooven.
Werhooven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Akin counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Werhooven fails to land.
Akin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akin gets through Werhooven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Werhooven tries to break the clinch but Akin is controlling the position.
Werhooven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akin lands an uppercut.
Akin scores with a shoulder strike.
Akin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akin tries to clinch but Werhooven moves out of range.
Werhooven digs a good body shot into Akin's ribs.
Akin moves out of range as Werhooven strikes.
Akin tries to clinch there but Werhooven circles away.
Werhooven scores with a nice head shot.
Arnusto Werhooven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Werhooven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akin was well out of range. Poor timing from Werhooven.
Akin tries to clinch but Werhooven is having none of it.
Werhooven throws a series of strikes that have Akin backpedaling.
Werhooven tries to clinch but Akin moves out of range.

Akin clinches.
Akin misses with some punches.
Akin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Werhooven.
Werhooven scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Werhoovens head.
Akin blocking some punches.
Akin lands with a left to the head.
Werhooven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Werhooven misses with a punch on the inside.
Akin can't find room to land a body shot as Werhooven controls the action.
Akin lands with a short shot to the head.

Werhooven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Werhooven.
Werhooven slips a jab and a cross from Akin.

Akin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Werhooven, pushing him back against the cage.

Werhooven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Werhooven wants to slow Akin down by chopping away at his legs.
Akin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Akin clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adu Akin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Werhooven misses with an uppercut.
Werhooven lands a right hook to the body.
Werhooven loads up on a big right hand but Akin slips the punch.
Akin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Werhooven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akin throws a hook but Werhooven avoids it easily.
Werhooven looks to throw the jab but Akin is out of range.
Akin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akin defending well as Werhooven loads up on a big left hand.
Werhooven misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akin tries to bum rush Werhooven with a series of wild strikes but Werhooven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akin takes a swing at Werhooven's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Werhooven. That's going to slow Akin down.
Werhooven swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Werhooven. That snapped Akin's head back.
Werhooven misses with a straight left.
Akin tries to clinch but Werhooven is having none of it.
Werhooven throws a chopping leg kick but Akin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Akin blocks the leg kick.
Werhooven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Werhooven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Werhooven misses with a looping right.
Werhooven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akin just misses with a punch to the body.
Akin checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Werhooven throws out a loose jab but Akin uses good head movement to avoid it.

Akin clinches with his opponent.
Akin leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werhooven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Werhooven lands an uppercut.
Werhooven tries to work over Akin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Werhooven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akin's corner calls for a 1-2. Akin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akin takes a swing at Werhooven's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Werhooven. Akin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Werhooven throws an overhand right that lands on Akin's shoulder, as Akin tries to avoid the shot.
Werhooven thumps Akin with a low kick.
Akin tries to close the distance and clinch but Werhooven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akin is looking to wear down Werhooven with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akin wants to clinch up but Werhooven keeps it at a distance.
Akin ducks under a wild hook from Werhooven.
Akin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werhooven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akin tries to clinch there but Werhooven circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werhooven misses with a straight left.

Akin closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akin.

Werhooven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akin walks into a left hand.
Akin checks a leg kick.
Akin tries to clinch there but Werhooven circles away.
Akin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akin tries to clinch up but Werhooven circles away and keeps his distance.
Werhooven misses with a hook.
Werhooven keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Akin misses the target.
Werhooven just misses with a punch to the body.
Werhooven circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Werhooven tenderised Akin's leg. Akin is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werhooven throws a jab but it's blocked by Akin.
Akin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Werhooven's hands.
Nice uppercut there from Werhooven.
Akin tries to clinch there but Werhooven circles away.
Werhooven throws a big shot that misses.
Akin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werhooven lands a jab.
Werhooven takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Akin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Werhooven.

Akin moves into the clinch.
Werhooven tries to break free but Akin pushes him back against the cage.
Akin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Werhooven on the inside.
Akin is working Werhooven over against the cage.
Werhooven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akin tries to work over Werhooven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnusto Werhooven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Werhooven 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnusto Werhooven!