PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Daisuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Karvakorva
vs
Daisuke

190 cm
27
268 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

198 cm
22
280 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kullervo Karvakorva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Daisuke!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karvakorva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Daisuke drives through and clinches with Karvakorva against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daisuke.

Karvakorva is trying to trip Daisuke. He has hold of a leg but Daisuke is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Karvakorva persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daisuke is on top in guard.
Daisuke won't allow Karvakorva to sweep him here.
Karvakorva is controlling Daisuke's posture.

Daisuke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daisuke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karvakorva keeping full guard, as Daisuke tries to pass.
Karvakorva controlling Daisuke's posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Daisuke preventing the sweep.
Daisuke passes Karvakorva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karvakorva is trying to stand back up but Daisuke is controlling him
Karvakorva tries to roll over but Daisuke keeps him under control.

Daisuke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karvakorva sees it coming and defends easily.
Karvakorva tries to kick Daisuke off but Daisuke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva is trying to maintain the position but Daisuke is very close to passing his half guard.
Karvakorva wants to get back to his feet.
Karvakorva regains full guard. Nicely done.

Karvakorva pushes Daisuke off and scrambles back to his feet.
Daisuke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daisuke throws a head kick that Karvakorva semi-blocks.

It looks like Kullervo Karvakorva has been cut.
A head kick from Daisuke lands but Karvakorva takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Daisuke moves into the clinch successfully.
Daisuke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karvakorva throws a head punch that misses.
Daisuke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daisuke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daisuke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karvakorva smiles and moves away.
Karvakorva misses the shot to the body.
Daisuke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karvakorva.

Daisuke moves into range and clinches up with Karvakorva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karvakorva is breathing heavily.

Karvakorva has hold of one of Daisuke's legs. Daisuke is fighting the takedown attempt but Karvakorva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Daisuke lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karvakorva!

Daisuke is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Karvakorva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karvakorva is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Daisuke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Karvakorva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Karvakorva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karvakorva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Karvakorva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Daisuke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Karvakorva has Daisuke in his guard.
Daisuke passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daisuke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daisuke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karvakorva is trying to control Daisuke's posture but Daisuke avoids it.
Daisuke tries to advance to mount but can't.
Karvakorva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Daisuke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karvakorva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karvakorva sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Karvakorva wants to stand up but Daisuke is controlling him.
Daisuke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Daisuke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daisuke won't allow Karvakorva to sweep him here.

Daisuke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Karvakorva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Daisuke, into his guard.
Karvakorva trying to control but Daisuke is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karvakorva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Daisuke has his foot on Karvakorva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karvakorva works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akio Daisuke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kullervo Karvakorva's cut.
That's time! Karvakorva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Karvakorva tries to land a leg kick but Daisuke saw it coming and moves away.
Daisuke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karvakorva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Karvakorva. No joy for Daisuke on that attempt.
Karvakorva looks to throw the jab but Daisuke is out of range.
Karvakorva thows a left - swing and a miss!

Karvakorva gets a takedown into half guard.
Karvakorva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karvakorva wants to take a breather but Daisuke is having none of it.
Karvakorva winds up and cracks Daisuke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karvakorva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karvakorva is keen to just control but Daisuke is a slippery customer.
Karvakorva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daisuke is pressing down on Karvakorva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karvakorva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karvakorva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karvakorva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva chips away with some ground and pound.
Karvakorva preventing the sweep.
Karvakorva scoring with some ground and pound.
Karvakorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Daisuke has wrist control.

Daisuke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karvakorva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karvakorva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karvakorva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karvakorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Daisuke has wrist control.
Daisuke lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karvakorva!
Karvakorva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Daisuke prevents Karvakorva from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daisuke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karvakorva defends it well.
Karvakorva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daisuke is working away from the top position though.
Daisuke prevents Karvakorva from improving his position.
Karvakorva is trying to stand up here but Daisuke is controlling him well.
Kullervo Karvakorva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daisuke passes to side control.
Karvakorva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daisuke asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Daisuke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karvakorva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karvakorva prevents Daisuke from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva sneaks back into half guard.

Daisuke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daisuke tries to pass to full mount but Karvakorva defends it.
Karvakorva is trying to control but can't.
Karvakorva is trying to stand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karvakorva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daisuke is fending him off so far but Karvakorva persists. Nope, Daisuke circles away and we're back to standing.
Daisuke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daisuke scoring well with a low kick there.

Daisuke takes the fight into the clinch.
Daisuke lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke is trying to drag Karvakorva to the mat but Karvakorva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daisuke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karvakorva smiles and moves away.
Kullervo Karvakorva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akio Daisuke.
Daisuke wants to clinch.
Karvakorva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daisuke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karvakorva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daisuke.
Some wild striking there from Karvakorva.
Daisuke tries to clinch up.

Daisuke 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karvakorva is looking to stand up but Daisuke isn't so interested in that idea.
Daisuke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akio Daisuke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kullervo Karvakorva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Daisuke lands a head kick!
Daisuke slips under a jab.
A jab from Karvakorva misses.
Daisuke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karvakorva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Karvakorva misses.
Daisuke blocks a jab.
Daisuke ducks under a wild hook from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daisuke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daisuke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karvakorva throws out the jab.
Daisuke wants to clinch.
Daisuke wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Daisuke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karvakorva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Daisuke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva is trying to control Daisuke's posture but Daisuke avoids it.
Karvakorva tries to improve position but can't.
Karvakorva is working hard here to advance position.

Daisuke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Daisuke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Karvakorva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Daisuke's guard! Nice work there by Karvakorva!
Karvakorva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karvakorva distracts Daisuke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akio Daisuke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daisuke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daisuke is trying to control the position but Karvakorva postures up.
Karvakorva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daisuke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karvakorva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Karvakorva drops back looking for a leg! Daisuke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daisuke manages to kick Karvakorva off! Karvakorva jumps back into Daisuke's guard.

Karvakorva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daisuke dives on top into guard.
Daisuke trying to control but Karvakorva is working from the bottom.
Daisuke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karvakorva is keeping the position for now.
Karvakorva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karvakorva is looking to stand up but Daisuke isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Karvakorva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daisuke wants to pass the guard but Karvakorva is keeping the position.
Karvakorva can't keep his opponent in guard - Daisuke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kullervo Karvakorva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karvakorva is trying to stand up here but Daisuke is controlling him well.
Karvakorva is trying to control but can't.

Daisuke is working for a submission of some sort.

Daisuke wants to work for an arm triangle but Karvakorva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daisuke prevents Karvakorva from standing back up.
Karvakorva wants to improve his position but Daisuke is controlling well.
Daisuke is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Daisuke content just to control the position here.
Karvakorva is looking to get to half guard.

Daisuke has control of Karvakorva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Karvakorva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Karvakorva wants to hold on but Daisuke pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Daisuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daisuke 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Daisuke!