PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chingiz Akayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tebow comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down. Akayev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by the lamentations of women. Tim Tebow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chingiz Akayev's chin.

Tebow
vs
Akayev

191 cm
29
240 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

192 cm
26
275 lbs
11 - 2 - 4

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Tebow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chingiz Akayev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akayev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tebow is able to avoid easily.
Akayev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tebow throws a big shot that misses.
Tebow with a hook.
Tebow misses with a body shot.
Tebow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Chingiz Akayev has been cut.
Akayev shoots for a double leg takedown but Tebow sprawls well. He's pushed Akayev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tebow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akayev misses with a hook to the body
and Tebow counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akayev throws out a loose jab but Tebow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tebow connects with a jab.
Akayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tebow was well out of range. Poor timing from Akayev.
Akayev throws a leg kick but Tebow moved away.
A jab from Akayev misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akayev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tebow is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tebow.
Tebow scores with a body shot.
Akayev connects with an inside leg kick.
Tebow dips to his left and cracks Akayev with an uppercut!
Tebow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akayev lands with an uppercut that bounces Tebow off the cage and back into range.
Akayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tebow clobbers Akayev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tebow counters with a straight right hand.
Akayev clobbers Tebow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akayev ducks under a wild hook from Tebow.
Tebow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chingiz Akayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Akayev clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tebow.

Tebow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akayev throws a chopping leg kick but Tebow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tim Tebow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tebow looks to land a right hand but Akayev moved out of range.
Tebow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akayev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tebow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Tebow - just one landing.
Akayev throws a body punch but Tebow moves out of range.
Tebow throws a right hand that Akayev ducks under and follows up with a left that Akayev also avoids with ease.
Tebow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akayev ducks under a wild hook from Tebow.
Akayev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Akayev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tebow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tebow trying his best to control but Akayev has mounted him.
Tebow tries to hold on but Akayev postures up.
Akayev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Akayev avoids the attempt from Tebow to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Akayev working for a submission but Tebow is keeping him at bay.
Tebow is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akayev breaks from Tebow's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Akayev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tebow is now in Akayev's guard. A big mistake from Akayev there, giving up the dominant position!

Akayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tebow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akayev wants to sweep here but Tebow controlling him for the moment.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akayev has his foot on Tebow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tebow works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tebow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akayev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akayev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akayev!
An elbow from Akayev crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chingiz Akayev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chingiz Akayev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tebow checks a low kick from Akayev.
Akayev shoots in for a double leg but Tebow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akayev looks to throw the jab but Tebow is out of range.
Akayev misses with a hook
and Tebow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Akayev.
Tebow tries to bum rush Akayev with a series of wild strikes but Akayev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akayev throws an off balance right hand
and Tebow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akayev thinking.
Tebow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akayev.
Good standup being displayed there by Tebow as he connects with a hook.
Donk. Tebow catches Akayev right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tebow lands a nice hook to Akayev's body. Akayev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akayev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tebow connects with a body shot that sends Akayev's belly button to the back.
Akayev misses with an uppercut. Tebow saw that one coming.
Tebow ducks right into an uppercut from Akayev.
Akayev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tebow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tebow defending well as Akayev loads up on a big left hand.
Akayev misses with a leg kick
and Tebow counters with a stiff right hand.
Akayev tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Akayev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tebow doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akayev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akayev dodges the punch combination from Tebow.
Tebow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akayev.
Tebow loads up on a big right hand but Akayev slips the punch.
Akayev looks to score with a jab to the body but Tebow is just out of range.
Tebow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akayev.
Akayev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akayev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tebow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akayev's head backwards.
Tebow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tim Tebow is winning the standup battle so far.
Tebow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akayev tries to clinch
and Tebow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akayev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tebow is out of range.
Tebow feints a jab promting Akayev to slip. Tebow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Akayev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tebow lands a nice hook to Akayev's body. Akayev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tebow counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Tebow misses.
Akayev scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Tebow. That snapped Akayev's head back.
Akayev thows a body shot but no joy.
Akayev punishes Tebow's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akayev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akayev avoids the body shot from Tebow.
Akayev lands with a right hand.
Akayev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tebow slips a straight right by Akayev.
Akayev shoots in looking for a takedown. Tebow tries to sprawl out of it but Akayev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tebow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tim Tebow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chingiz Akayev.
Akayev shoots in for a double leg but Tebow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tebow cracks Akayev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akayev with a jab.
Akayev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tebow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Tebow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chingiz Akayev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Akayev tries to score with a low kick but Tebow moves his leg out of the way.
Akayev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Tebow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akayev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tebow as he jumps to the side.
Akayev misses with a jab to the body
and Tebow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akayev thinking.
Tebow throws an overhand right that lands on Akayev's shoulder, as Akayev tries to avoid the shot.
Tebow cracks Akayev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akayev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akayev just misses with a punch to the body.
Tebow looks to land a left hand but Akayev moved out of range nicely.
Tebow staying out of range there.
Tebow with a hook.
Akayev throws a big shot that misses.
Tebow walks into a stiff left hand from Akayev.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Akayev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Akayev showed some decent athleticism there.
Akayev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tebow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Akayev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tebow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akayev has managed to get both his arms back between Tebow's legs - danger averted.

Tebow throws his legs up looking for a submission but Akayev uses it to pass to side control.
Tebow is trying to control Akayev's posture but Akayev avoids it.
Tebow gets back to half guard.

Akayev is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Akayev is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tebow actively working from the bottom here.

Tebow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akayev pulls his head out easily.
Tebow has a hand on Akayev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Akayev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akayev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tebow looks a forlorn figure.
Akayev takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Akayev doesn't have the hooks in and Tebow manages to turn into his guard.
Akayev keeping moving, preventing Tebow from controlling successfully.

Akayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akayev keeping moving, preventing Tebow from controlling successfully.
Chingiz Akayev has got the better of the ground game so far.

Akayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Akayev looking for subs off his back but Tebow has passed one foot through into half guard.
Akayev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akayev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tebow jumps into side control!

Tebow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Akayev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tebow's guard! Nice work there by Akayev!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tebow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Akayev!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tebow looking to finish with strikes here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chingiz Akayev.
I think Akayev 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chingiz Akayev!