PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fleischkaes Aktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Korn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Aktion
vs
Korn

172 cm
24
152 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

174 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fleischkaes Aktion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Korn!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aktion throws a push kick but Korn slaps the foot to one side.
Aktion misses the shot to the body.
Aktion throws a series of punches but Korn avoids them all with ease.
Aktion lands a high kick!
Aktion throws a sloppy head kick and Korn moves out of range easily.
Aktion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aktion looks to score with a jab to the body but Korn is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aktion.
Korn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aktion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Korn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aktion pinned against the cage. Aktion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aktion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Korn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aktion is trying to buck Korn off.
Aktion parries the strikes from Korn easily there. Korn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aktion to escape.
Korn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Aktion wants to get back to his feet but Korn drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Korn working the ground and pound.
Aktion tries to escape but Korn is in control.
Aktion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korn on the ground.
Aktion is breathing heavily.
Korn working the ground and pound.
Aktion on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aktion is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Aktion trying to remain calm as Korn controls from the top position.
Aktion pushes Korn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Korn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Korn scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aktion is being controlled here.
I looks like Korn 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.
Korn scores with punches from side control.
Korn cracks Aktion with a big right hand but Aktion just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Korn moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korn lands a big shot there that rocks Aktion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Korn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Korn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korn controlling the pace for now.
Korn lands a heavy elbow.
Korn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Korn landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Korn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aktion throws a head kick that misses.
Fleischkaes Aktion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aktion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aktion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aktion tries a head kick but it misses.
Korn dives in and grabs Aktion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aktion pushes down on Korn's head and hops out.
Korn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aktion sprawls well. Aktion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korn gets slowly back to his feet.
Aktion throws a head kick but Korn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Korn is defended easily by Aktion.
Fleischkaes Aktion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Korn.
Aktion misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aktion throws a leg kick but Korn checks it.

Korn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aktion looks like he's trying to stand up.
Korn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aktion really wants to buck Korn off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aktion taking shots to the head.
Korn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aktion looks a forlorn figure.
Korn content just to control the position here.
Korn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Korn controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korn with the ground and pound from mount.
Korn controlling from mount.
Korn lands a big shot there that rocks Aktion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Korn breaks from Aktion's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Korn looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Aktion that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aktion's face.
Aktion squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Korn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aktion's face.
Korn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Korn cracks Aktion with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aktion is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Korn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck for Korn with that takedown attempt.
Aktion lands a head kick!
Fleischkaes Aktion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korn shoots in looking for a takedown. Aktion tries to sprawl out of it but Korn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aktion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aktion throws the kick towards the body but Korn avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korn avoids the head kick by Aktion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Korn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aktion wants to get back to his feet but Korn is dominant here and he's now got Aktion's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aktion is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Daniel Korn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Korn scores with punches to the body.
Aktion is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Korn has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Aktion.
Aktion wants to get back to his feet.
Korn lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Aktion hold on?!
Aktion covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Daniel Korn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aktion has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Korn controls the position.
Korn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aktion holding both Korn 's hands and preventing any damage.
Korn slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aktion holding both Korn 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korn has good solid back control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Korn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korn 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Korn!