|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between War Turtle (ranked 607 p4p, 928 weight class) and Kado Akiyama (ranked 60 p4p, 94 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
23
155
8 - 3 - 0 |
|
165 cm
25
155
7 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, War Turtle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Kado Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Akiyama. No joy for Turtle on that attempt.
Turtle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akiyama misses with an uppercut
enabling Turtle to counter with a crisp jab.
Akiyama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Turtle is just out of range.
Turtle throws a lazy right hand but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turtle ducks under a wild hook from Akiyama.
Akiyama looks to land a left hand but Turtle moved out of range nicely.
Akiyama throws a body shot but no joy.
Turtle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Turtle.
Akiyama throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Akiyama misses.
Turtle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akiyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Turtle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akiyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle drops his hands momentarily and Akiyama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akiyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turtle takes one on the button.
Akiyama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turtle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akiyama tests Turtle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turtle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akiyama throws a poor cross that misses
and Turtle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akiyama!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiyama is trying to improve his position.
Akiyama sneaks back into half guard.
Turtle trying to mount his opponent but Akiyama defends it.
Akiyama is looking for a sweep. Turtle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turtle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akiyama is trying to maintain the position but Turtle is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is looking for a sweep. Turtle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akiyama 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.
Turtle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akiyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turtle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akiyama is staying active underneath Turtle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turtle drops an elbow to the side of Akiyama's head.
Akiyama manages to get to full guard.
Akiyama working a defensive guard here.
Turtle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akiyama is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama keeping moving, preventing Turtle from controlling successfully.
Turtle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Akiyama keeping full guard, as Turtle tries to pass.
Turtle lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turtle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Akiyama is trying to control the position but Turtle postures up.
Akiyama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Turtle stacks Akiyama on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Turtle!
Akiyama can't do much from the bottom here.
Akiyama is looking to reverse the position.
Turtle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akiyama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Turtle trying to control the action but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
Turtle is working Akiyama over with some ground and pound from side control.
Akiyama is not content to let Turtle control the position.
Akiyama is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
War Turtle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turtle lands an overhand right.
Akiyama with a nice cross.
Turtle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turtle misses with a combination
and Akiyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turtle tries to land a front kick but Akiyama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick there by Turtle.
Akiyama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akiyama throws a big shot that misses.
Turtle blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Akiyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akiyama throws a shot from downtown. Turtle moves away and avoids it.
Akiyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turtle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Turtle throws the left hand but Akiyama avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Akiyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama scores with the left hand. Turtle knows he should have avoided that one.
Akiyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Turtle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akiyama!
Turtle wants to control but Akiyama is keeping him busy.
Akiyama is looking to regain half guard here but Turtle keeps moving and retains side control.
Turtle is looking to take a break and control but Akiyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akiyama tries to bench press Turtle off him but Turtle keeps the position.
Akiyama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Turtle connects with a decent elbow.
Akiyama is letting Turtle control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle landing strikes.
Turtle wants to control but Akiyama is keeping him busy.
Turtle misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Akiyama is being controlled here.
Akiyama manages to get back to half guard.
Akiyama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turtle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turtle's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turtle looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Akiyama is persistently looking for the submission but Turtle is defending it well.
War Turtle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akiyama is persistently looking for the submission but Turtle is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Turtle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Turtle prevents Akiyama from getting a body triangle.
Akiyama looking for the choke but no joy.
Akiyama trying to control momentarily.
Turtle fending off the submission attempt from Akiyama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Turtle right now.
Akiyama wants to control but Turtle is keeping busy.
Akiyama working for the choke.
Turtle wants to control his opponent's hands but Akiyama gets his hands free.
Akiyama is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Akiyama doesn't have the hooks in and Turtle manages to turn into his guard.
Akiyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turtle stands up over Akiyama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kado Akiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Akiyama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
Turtle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akiyama.
It looked like Turtle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akiyama throws an off balance right hand
and Turtle counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a low kick.
Akiyama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Turtle pushes him off.
Turtle misses with a leg kick.
Akiyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turtle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turtle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab, jab by Turtle - just one landing.
Turtle swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Akiyama tries to clinch there but Turtle circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akiyama throws a body punch but Turtle moves out of range.
Akiyama throws a hook but Turtle avoids it easily.
Turtle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Akiyama throws a body punch but Turtle moves out of range.
Akiyama misses with a looping right.
Turtle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turtle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turtle moves away from the strike by Akiyama.
Turtle loads up on a big right hand but Akiyama slips the punch.
Akiyama throws a lazy right hand but Turtle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turtle shoots in and bounces Akiyama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Akiyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turtle is in close to Akiyama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is looking for a triangle but Turtle pushes his legs off easily.
Akiyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turtle defends well.
Turtle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turtle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akiyama is looking to regain half guard here but Turtle keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Turtle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Akiyama some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle is looking to take a break and control but Akiyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akiyama gets back to half guard.
Turtle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akiyama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turtle is working away from the top position though.
Turtle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turtle wants to take a breather but Akiyama is having none of it.
Akiyama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turtle is nestled in close to Akiyama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turtle prevents Akiyama from improving his position.
Akiyama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akiyama wants to sweep here but Turtle controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is trying to control the position but Turtle postures up.
Turtle looking to sit in guard and control but Akiyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Turtle looking for a sweep. Not yet Turtle, not yet.
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turtle is keeping the position for now.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Turtle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turtle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turtle looking to control.
Akiyama trying to control but Turtle is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to War Turtle.
I think Turtle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... War Turtle!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
