PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arsiano Misasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jun Akiyama enters the cage!

Misasaki
vs
Akiyama

177 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arsiano Misasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misasaki throws a left and a right that both miss

and Akiyama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Misasaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Akiyama.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akiyama in particular looking to stall.
Akiyama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akiyama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Misasaki looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Misasaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akiyama.

Akiyama is looking for a kimura but Misasaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akiyama to get the leverage.
Akiyama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akiyama working over Misasaki with some ground and pound. Misasaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akiyama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akiyama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akiyama slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Akiyama has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama moves nicely into side control.
Akiyama in side control, throwing shots but Misasaki defends.

Akiyama tries for a kimura but Misasaki is defending well.
Akiyama controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama in side control, throwing shots but Misasaki defends.
Akiyama controls the position from side control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Misasaki falls off balance throwing a combination

and Akiyama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Misasaki!
Akiyama throwing strikes here but Misasaki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Akiyama goes for an armbar but Misasaki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Misasaki.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akiyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Misasaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Akiyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Akiyama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Akiyama circles away from the clinch attempt

and Akiyama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Misasaki!
Akiyama with the ground and pound from mount.
Akiyama content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Akiyama connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Akiyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Akiyama thowing shots but they're missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misasaki avoids a series of strikes thrown by Akiyama.
Akiyama controlling the pace for now.
Akiyama scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Misasaki?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws some wild stikes that Misasaki manages to avoid easily.
Akiyama throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Akiyama with the ground and pound from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Akiyama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Akiyama looking to control and managing it successfully.

Akiyama has hold of Misasaki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Misasaki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama looking to finish with strikes here!
Akiyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akiyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Akiyama breaks from Misasaki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Akiyama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Misasaki looks a forlorn figure.
Akiyama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama working the ground and pound effectively.
Akiyama content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Akiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Misasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Misasaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Misasaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Akiyama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Misasaki's guard.
Akiyama prevents Misasaki from getting back to his feet.
Akiyama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Misasaki wants to stand and escape but Akiyama is having none of it.
Misasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akiyama connects with a couple of short punches.
Akiyama is stalling in the full guard.
Akiyama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Misasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akiyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akiyama is pushing down on Misasaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Misasaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Akiyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akiyama controlling the pace.
Akiyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Akiyama passes to full mount!
Misasaki wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Akiyama.
Akiyama cracks Misasaki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Akiyama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Akiyama content just to control the position here.
Akiyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Akiyama punishing his opponent with strikes.
Akiyama lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The referee warns Misasaki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Akiyama scoring with strikes but Misasaki is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Akiyama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Akiyama is landing with some decent strikes but Misasaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Akiyama working for a submission but Misasaki is keeping him at bay.
Jun Akiyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Akiyama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Akiyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Akiyama 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Akiyama!