PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masato Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blade Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fallen Army - GRV Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Akiyama
vs
Anderson

175 cm
25
190 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

188 cm
29
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masato Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blade Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Anderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Blade Anderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Akiyama closes the distance looking to clinch

and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akiyama's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Blade Anderson.
Akiyama tries to clinch up

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akiyama won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Akiyama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson tries to score with some ground and pound. Akiyama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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!
Anderson staying calm.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Blade Anderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Akiyama sprawls well.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Masato Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Akiyama wants to clinch.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akiyama pinned against the cage. Akiyama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masato Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Anderson.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Akiyama closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson passes Akiyama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akiyama!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Anderson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Akiyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Akiyama clinches.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Blade Anderson has been cut.
Nice elbow from Akiyama.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Akiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Akiyama controls the action.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Akiyama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson is working for takedown but Akiyama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Akiyama lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Akiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akiyama is defending well.
Masato Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Anderson.
Anderson tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Masato Akiyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masato Akiyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blade Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Akiyama looks to clinch

and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Akiyama is being controlled here.
Anderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anderson controls the position.
Anderson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Akiyama being controlled for a moment.
Anderson trying to control the action but Akiyama is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson controls the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Blade Anderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Akiyama looks to clinch

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Akiyama fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Blade Anderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akiyama pinned against the cage. Akiyama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Akiyama to the mat! Akiyama manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson prevents Akiyama from getting back to his feet.
Akiyama being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Blade Anderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Akiyama wants to clinch.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Akiyama is retaining full guard.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson passes Akiyama's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blade Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blade Anderson!