PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karhan Kayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weak Ako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weak Ako is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kayan
vs
Ako

176 cm
23
144 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karhan Kayan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Weak Ako!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ako tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kayan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown by Ako or perhaps it was just good defense by Kayan which made him look bad.
Kayan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Kayan gets caught flat footed, as Ako shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kayan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ako won't allow Kayan to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ako stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kayan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ako stops Kayan from standing up.
Ako throwing strikes but missing.
Kayan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kayan keeping moving, preventing Ako from controlling successfully.
Ako cracks Kayan with a solid left hand.
Ako stopping the sweep attempt from Kayan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ako drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ako jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kayan wants to sweep here but Ako controlling him for the moment.
Ako trying to control the position from guard on top but Kayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kayan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ako's guard.
Kayan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ako is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kayan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kayan preventing the sweep.
Kayan stands and throws Ako's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kayan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Kayan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ako is not content to let Kayan control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ako can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ako manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ako trying to control here.
Ako works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ako lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kayan!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ako swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kayan is now in Ako's guard. A big mistake from Ako there, giving up the dominant position!
Kayan postures up in Ako's guard and throws a big left but Ako blocks it.
Kayan throwing strikes from guard but Ako blocks nicely.
Kayan preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ako is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Kayan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ako looks gassed!
Ako manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kayan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kayan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Ako is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kayan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
You get the feeling that Kayan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kayan is just holding on here. Ako manages to take his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayan wants to escape the position.
Kayan holding both Ako 's hands and preventing any damage.

Ako is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kayan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Ako is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kayan is defending well though. Ako let's go of the attempt for now.
Kayan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kayan trying to get back to his feet but Ako is in full control for now.
Ako should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kayan covering up well under a series of strikes from Ako.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Weak Ako will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kayan.
Kayan misses with a few strikes there.
Ako shoots in and drives through. Kayan sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Kayan.

Ako shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kayan is controlling Ako's trapped leg to prevent Ako from advancing to side control.

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

Ako seems to be working for a kimura but Kayan defends the submission attempt.
Kayan is trying to stand up here but Ako is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ako is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kayan sees it coming and defends easily.
Ako is breathing heavily.
Kayan is trying to stand back up but Ako is controlling him

Ako is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kayan is trying to control but can't.
Kayan is trying to stand back up but Ako is controlling him

Ako is looking for a kimura but Kayan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ako to get the leverage.

Ako is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Weak Ako has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kayan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ako's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ako's back!
Kayan missing with strikes from the back.
Kayan throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayan missing with strikes.
Kayan missing with strikes from the back.
Ako looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kayan.
Ako rolls, trying to escape but Kayan keeps control of the position.
Ako covering up well under a barage of strikes.
You can see the frustration on Ako's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kayan missing with punches from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kayan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ako rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kayan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kayan prevents Ako from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayan trying to mount his opponent but Ako defends it.
Ako tries to get to full guard but Kayan has control of the leg.
Kayan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ako is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kayan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ako defending well though.
Ako tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kayan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kayan looking to finish with strikes here!
Kayan thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ako really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kayan throwing strikes here but Ako is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Kayan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ako has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ako is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kayan misses with a head shot.
Kayan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kayan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ako because Kayan loaded up on that one.
Kayan prevents Ako from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ako is squirming around, avoiding Kayan's attempts to control the action.

Kayan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ako is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karhan Kayan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ako shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kayan sprawls well. Kayan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ako gets slowly back to his feet.
Ako fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kayan doesn't manage to clinch there - Ako circles away.
Kayan tries to bum rush Ako with a series of wild strikes but Ako uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ako walks into a left hand.
Ako shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karhan Kayan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weak Ako.
Ako is looking to clinch but Kayan is avoiding it.
Kayan fails with a takedown attempt.
Kayan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ako circles away.
Weak Ako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ako gets the takedown into side control.

Ako tries for a kimura but Kayan is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayan pushes Ako away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ako gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kayan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ako's best efforts.
Kayan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kayan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ako wants to control from the top but Kayan keeps moving.
Ako with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kayan is looking to stand up but Ako isn't so interested in that idea.

Ako drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kayan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ako has Kayan in his guard.

Ako had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kayan defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ako working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kayan.

Ako is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kayan defends well.
Kayan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Kayan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ako preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kayan passes Ako's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kayan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ako defending well though.
Ako is looking for a sweep. Kayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ako moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ako wants to improve his position but instead Kayan has moved into half guard.
Ako wants to get back to full guard.
Kayan thows a huge punch but Ako dodges it nicely.
Ako is looking for a sweep. Kayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kayan moves into full mount! Ako won't be happy about that!
Kayan with good strikes from the mount here!

Kayan working for a guillotine from mount but Ako is in no mood to give up.
Kayan looking to ground and pound but Ako is blocking nicely.
Ako can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ako is desperately trying to improve his position but Kayan has a good base and remains in mount.
Kayan looking to ground and pound but Ako is blocking nicely.
Ako regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kayan throwing shots but Ako is blocking nicely.
Ako wants to improve his position but Kayan is controlling well.
Kayan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kayan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ako is pressing down on Kayan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ako 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.
Kayan throws a big right hand that misses.

Ako had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kayan defends it easily.

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 Karhan Kayan.
Well Kayan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karhan Kayan!