PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Akiyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Knight has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Akiyte's chin.

Akiyte
vs
Knight

192 cm
25
257 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Akiyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Knight!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Akiyte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Knight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knight has a closed guard, preventing Akiyte from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akiyte wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Akiyte wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Akiyte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.

Akiyte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akiyte has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akiyte looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Akiyte is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight moves nicely into side control.
Akiyte regains half guard.
Knight content to control rather than advance.
Akiyte is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knight prevents Akiyte from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akiyte is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akiyte is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akiyte but Akiyte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown. Akiyte tries to sprawl out of it but Knight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akiyte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akiyte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Akiyte.
David Akiyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.
Akiyte wants to clinch.
Akiyte just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt - Akiyte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Knight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knight lands in his opponent's guard.

Akiyte pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Knight dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Akiyte gets the takedown into side control.

Akiyte has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Akiyte gets caught napping as Knight dives in and scores a takedown. Akiyte manages to retain guard.
Akiyte looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knight puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Akiyte wants to control the action here but instead Knight manages to pass to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyte looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Knight biding his time, controlling Akiyte.

Knight is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyte avoids the strikes from Knight.
Knight is controlling the position but Akiyte somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Knight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knight moves into full mount! Akiyte won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight controlling from the full mount.
Akiyte tries to hold on but Knight postures up.
Akiyte wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Akiyte is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Knight trying to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyte can't escape the position.
Knight avoiding Akiyte 's attempts to control his hands.
Akiyte tries to escape but Knight has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Akiyte trying to control the hands but Knight breaks the grip.
Akiyte tries to roll but Knight sticks to his back.
What can Akiyte do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Knight is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Knight the control monster continue. Boring.
Akiyte trying to control the hands but Knight breaks the grip.
Akiyte rolls, trying to escape but Knight keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Akiyte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Knight moves into range and clinches up with Akiyte.
Akiyte tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.

Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Akiyte clinches up against the cage.
Knight tries for a takedown but Akiyte manages to get underhooks.
Knight wants a takedown.
Akiyte tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akiyte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akiyte pulls his leg out and moves away.
David Akiyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.

Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyte is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Knight has hold of one of Akiyte's legs. Akiyte is fighting the takedown attempt but Knight gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Akiyte is trying to hold Knight in close to prevent damage but Knight has managed to pass into half guard.
Knight passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight tries to control but Akiyte wriggling away.
Knight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyte tries to reverse the position but Knight maintains control.
Knight thowing shots but they're missing.
Knight tries to control but Akiyte wriggling away.

Knight looking for a guillotine from mount but Akiyte is having none of it.
Akiyte tries to reverse the position but Knight maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to control but Akiyte wriggling away.
Akiyte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Akiyte on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akiyte tries to get out of the position.
Akiyte is desperately trying to improve his position but Knight has a good base and remains in mount.
Akiyte wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Knight is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Knight is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyte is trying to get back to his feet but Knight has full control of the position and if anything, Akiyte has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Akiyte trying to control the position but Knight manages to sink in the hooks.
Knight is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Knight not allowing Akiyte to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Knight!