PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jun Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Wilkon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Wilkon looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Akiyama
vs
Wilkon

180 cm
25
170 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

184 cm
28
175 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andre Wilkon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilkon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilkon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Akiyama stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkon.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Wilkon keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkon wants to sweep here but Akiyama controlling him for the moment.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jun Akiyama just wasn't active enough.
Akiyama misses with a takedown attempt - Wilkon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akiyama fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilkon swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkon leaves Akiyama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilkon misses with a double jab.
Wilkon fails with the takedown

and Akiyama counters with a shoot takedown. Wilkon fights it but they end up in guard.
Akiyama is in close to Wilkon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Akiyama landing with the ground and pound.
Akiyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Akiyama scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Akiyama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akiyama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akiyama landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilkon is keeping the position for now.
Akiyama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akiyama trying to control but Wilkon is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Akiyama stands and throws Wilkon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilkon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wilkon has hold of Akiyama's hands but Akiyama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkon is staying active underneath Akiyama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Wilkon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akiyama passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akiyama with the ground and pound from mount.
Akiyama controlling his opponent.
Akiyama is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wilkon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wilkon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Wilkon is rocked!
Akiyama landing shots from mount.
Wilkon is still in real trouble! Can Akiyama finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akiyama scoring with strikes but Wilkon is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama breaks from Wilkon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Akiyama controlling the pace for now.
Akiyama connects with a bit shot that sees Wilkon covering up! More strikes from Akiyama and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Akiyama is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Akiyama!