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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatenda Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Akesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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261 lbs
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatenda Ihejirika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmie Akesson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihejirika misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ihejirika swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akesson shoots and misses
and Ihejirika counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Akesson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ihejirika.
Akesson pushes Ihejirika off looking to stand but Ihejirika dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ihejirika is working for a submission of some sort.
Ihejirika thows a huge punch but Akesson dodges it nicely.
Ihejirika is pressing down on Akesson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akesson is holding on for now.
Ihejirika throwing shots but Akesson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihejirika prevents Akesson from standing back up.
Akesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ihejirika pulls his head out easily.
Ihejirika is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akesson is just riding it out for now. Ihejirika eventually gives up the hold.
Ihejirika thows a huge punch but Akesson dodges it nicely.
Akesson tries to kick Ihejirika off but Ihejirika keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Akesson manages to get to full guard.
Ihejirika advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Akesson wants to get back to his feet.
Akesson taking some punishment here, with Ihejirika in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akesson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ihejirika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ihejirika content to control rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akesson trying to control but Ihejirika postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akesson wants to stand back up but Ihejirika manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Akesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akesson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ihejirika is staying active.
Akesson is looking to regain half guard here but Ihejirika keeps moving and retains side control.
Akesson manages to get back to half guard.
Akesson is trying to stand back up but Ihejirika is controlling him
Ihejirika lands strikes from half guard.
Ihejirika trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akesson wants to get back to his feet.
Ihejirika is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akesson defends it well.
Ihejirika wants to work for an arm triangle but Akesson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akesson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ihejirika stops Akesson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ihejirika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akesson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatenda Ihejirika dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akesson throws a hook but Ihejirika blocks it.
Akesson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ihejirika is fending him off so far but Akesson persists. Nope, Ihejirika circles away and we're back to standing.
Akesson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akesson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akesson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ihejirika throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ihejirika avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akesson.
Ihejirika moves into full guard.
Ihejirika looking for a sweep. Not yet Ihejirika, not yet.
Akesson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ihejirika works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ihejirika trying to control the position.
Akesson is fighting to break Ihejirika's control of his arms but Ihejirika is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tatenda Ihejirika overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ihejirika working for a triangle but Akesson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ihejirika is adopting a defensive guard.
Ihejirika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akesson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akesson wants to pass the guard but Ihejirika is keeping the position.
Akesson distracts Ihejirika with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ihejirika 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akesson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akesson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Akesson throws an elbow that misses. Ihejirika uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akesson's guard. Nice move by Ihejirika!
Ihejirika lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Ihejirika drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akesson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akesson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akesson!
Ihejirika regains half guard.
Ihejirika is trying to get back to full guard.
Ihejirika gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akesson tries to stand but Ihejirika is controlling from the bottom.
Akesson won't allow Ihejirika to sweep him here.
Akesson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akesson postures up in Ihejirika's guard and throws a big left but Ihejirika blocks it.
Ihejirika looking to control.
Akesson tries to stand but Ihejirika is controlling from the bottom.
Akesson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ihejirika is trying to control the position but Akesson postures up.
Ihejirika is pulling down on Akesson's head to control his posture.
Ihejirika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tatenda Ihejirika wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ihejirika shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Akesson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ihejirika is looking to take a break and control but Akesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akesson struggling a bit here.
Ihejirika happy to just control the position for now.
Akesson dodges the ground and pound from Ihejirika.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ihejirika 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.
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 Tatenda Ihejirika will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A slow jab from Ihejirika misses its intended target.
Akesson cracks Ihejirika with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Tatenda Ihejirika has been cut.
Ihejirika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akesson throws out the jab.
Ihejirika throws a nice looking combination but Akesson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ihejirika slips a straight right by Akesson.
Ihejirika swings for the body but Akesson moves out of range.
Ihejirika lands a jab-cross combination.
Akesson lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akesson misses with a body shot.
Akesson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akesson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ihejirika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ihejirika with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akesson to score with a decent uppercut.
Ihejirika is rocked!
Akesson goes for a small jab and connects. Now Akesson goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Ihejirika stumbles back but Akesson runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Ihejirika to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Ihejirika will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmie Akesson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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