PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rand James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caden Akergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

James
vs
Akergaard

191 cm
26
290 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

211 cm
30
265 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

CEC Nutrition Q159

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 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rand James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caden Akergaard!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akergaard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Caden Akergaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akergaard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James checks a leg kick.
Akergaard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akergaard is out of range.
Akergaard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akergaard looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
Akergaard tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akergaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akergaard fails with the takedown
and James counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Akergaard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
James checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James blocks the body kick.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akergaard misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a series of strikes. Akergaard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rand James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caden Akergaard.
James lands a right hook to the body.
James scores with a one two! Akergaard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akergaard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akergaard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akergaard has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a body kick that stops Akergaard in his tracks momentarily.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akergaard throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akergaard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akergaard tries to land a body kick
and James counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akergaard throws a leg kick
and James counters with a two punch combo.
Akergaard tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Akergaard backing up. Akergaard nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Akergaard shoots and misses
and James counters with a head kick.
Akergaard tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akergaard throws a half hearted mid kick.
James throws a combination that misses
and Akergaard counters with a nice body kick.
Akergaard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akergaard throws a leg kick

and James counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James scoring with punches and elbows.
James trying to control the action but Akergaard is working from the bottom.
James works to advance to full mount. Akergaard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akergaard is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akergaard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

James is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Akergaard has managed to escape the submission attempt.

James jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Akergaard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James has knee on belly momentarily but Akergaard bucks him off and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rand James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

James misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akergaard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Akergaard throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Akergaard has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akergaard misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rand James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caden Akergaard.
Akergaard throws a body kick, spinning off balance

so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Akergaard trying to control the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Akergaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akergaard wants to improve his position but instead James has moved into half guard.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akergaard is trying is best to control the position here.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akergaard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James moves nicely into side control.
James landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the position but Akergaard is working away.
Akergaard defending against the ground and pound.
Rand James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Akergaard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akergaard is letting James control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akergaard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James is looking to take a break and control but Akergaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akergaard prevents James from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Akergaard!
James is trying to control here but Akergaard has managed to regain half guard.
James wants to control but Akergaard is keeping him busy.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Akergaard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akergaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Akergaard, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rand James dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Akergaard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Akergaard closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Akergaard pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akergaard tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akergaard somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Akergaard or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
Rand James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caden Akergaard.
Akergaard takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Akergaard throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akergaard.
James throws a push kick but Akergaard slaps the foot to one side.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akergaard.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James moves out of range as Akergaard throws a body kick.
Akergaard throws a lazy body kick
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akergaard throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for James.
Akergaard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akergaard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akergaard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
James throws a head kick but Akergaard moves out of range.
Akergaard misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akergaard shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akergaard.
Caden Akergaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Akergaard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akergaard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akergaard slips a jab and a cross from James.
Akergaard tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Akergaard tries to land a body kick

so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James passes Akergaard's left leg - he's now in half guard.

James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akergaard is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akergaard is in trouble now - James has advanced to mount!
James works his way to his opponent's back.

James sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Akergaard taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rand James!
After winning the bout, Rand James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.