PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Lynar (ranked 1732 p4p, 2828 weight class) and Jubei Akechi (ranked 180 p4p, 277 weight class). Sebastion Lynar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jubei Akechi's chin.

Lynar
vs
Akechi

167 cm
34
165
22 - 15 - 0

182 cm
34
159
25 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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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 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jubei Akechi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynar throws a jab but it's blocked by Akechi.
Despite the aggression on Akechi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Akechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akechi throws a counter combo.

Lynar looking to score a takedown here. Akechi is defending well but Lynar drives through and ends up in Akechi's guard.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet.
Lynar trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Akechi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Akechi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lynar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Akechi is thwarting Lynar's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar is trying to get back to full guard.
Akechi is taking a breather. Lynar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lynar!
Lynar tries to reverse the position but Akechi maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akechi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lynar tries to hold on but Akechi postures up.
Akechi tries to control but Lynar wriggling away.
Lynar wants to control but Akechi is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lynar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Akechi content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynar is squirming around, avoiding Akechi's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Akechi is landing with some decent strikes but Lynar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lynar is squirming around, avoiding Akechi's attempts to control the action.
Lynar tries to lock up and control but Akechi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akechi is landing with some decent strikes but Lynar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Akechi looking to secure an arm triangle but Lynar defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar wants to hold on but Akechi pushes him away.
Lynar can't escape the position.
Akechi lands with some strikes.
Lynar is trying desperately to improve position.
Akechi landing strikes from the mount.
Lynar tries to lock up and control but Akechi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akechi working Lynar over with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lynar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Akechi controlling the position easily from mount.
Lynar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lynar shoots for a takedown but Akechi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akechi unleashes a big counter combination but Lynar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lynar throws a lazy uppercut
and Akechi counters with a series of strikes. Lynar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Akechi.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but Akechi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Akechi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lynar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynar misses with a hook.
Akechi walks into a straight right hand from Lynar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sebastion Lynar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akechi defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Lynar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akechi swivels and escapes.
Akechi tries to bum rush Lynar with a series of wild strikes but Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akechi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Lynar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Akechi wants to improve his position but Lynar is controlling well.

Lynar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akechi is just riding it out for now. Lynar eventually gives up the hold.
Akechi wants to improve his position but Lynar is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar wants to take a breather but Akechi is having none of it.
Lynar prevents Akechi from standing back up.
Akechi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynar's back!
Akechi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lynar doesn't escape.
Akechi controlling well, preventing Lynar from escaping the position.
Lynar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Akechi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynar defends it well.
Akechi trying to control from half guard but Lynar is working away.
Lynar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar taking some punishment here, with Akechi in his half guard.
Lynar is refusing to be controlled, as Akechi sits in half guard.

Lynar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynar is staying active underneath Akechi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akechi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lynar wants to control but Akechi is having none of it.
Akechi content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar gets back to half guard.
Lynar is looking for a sweep. Akechi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynar trying to hold on to Akechi's head to control him but Akechi postures up.
Akechi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Akechi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi trying to control from half guard but Lynar is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lynar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Lynar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akechi sees it coming and defends easily.
Akechi tries to get to full guard but Lynar has control of the leg.
Lynar is pressing down on Akechi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akechi is holding on for now.
Akechi trying to control but Lynar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Akechi tries to kick Lynar off but Lynar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar is just content to waste time from the top position. Akechi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lynar postures up.
Akechi is looking to stand up but Lynar isn't so interested in that idea.
Akechi has Lynar pulled in close to control his posture.
Lynar tries to free his leg and advance position but Akechi is retaining full guard.
Akechi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akechi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lynar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Akechi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lynar to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Akechi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lynar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Akechi breaks the clinch.

Akechi clinches.
Lynar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akechi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jubei Akechi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Akechi. No joy for Lynar on that attempt.
Lynar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akechi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynar fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Lynar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akechi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lynar.
Nice uppercut lands for Akechi. That snapped Lynar's head back.
Akechi misses with an uppercut. Lynar saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynar misses the target.
Akechi doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynar circles away.
Lynar is looking to counter the offense by Akechi and move into the clinch.
Akechi lands a slapping body shot.
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Lynar rushes Akechi and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Akechi.
Akechi leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akechi tries to break the clinch but Lynar is controlling the position.
Akechi wants to get back to striking at distance but Lynar won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar goes for a takedown attempt but Akechi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sebastion Lynar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Akechi both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akechi 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.