PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bloom
vs
Shinichi

172 cm
28
140 lbs
15 - 18 - 0

155 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Bloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akiyama Shinichi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Bloom has clasped his hands together around Shinichi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shinichi is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bloom decides to stand back up.
No luck for Shinichi with that takedown attempt.

Bloom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shinichi, pushing him back against the cage.

Shinichi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bloom is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shinichi to the mat. Shinichi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bloom preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bloom stands up and waves to Shinichi to follow him.
Bloom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shinichi.

Shinichi moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shinichi tries to pull guard but Bloom won't allow it.
Orlando Bloom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiyama Shinichi.
Shinichi tries to pull guard but Bloom won't allow it.
Shinichi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bloom after a bit of a struggle.
Bloom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shinichi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bloom after a bit of a struggle.
Shinichi jumps guard but Bloom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shinichi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bloom crunches a lovely knee into Shinichi's ribcage.
Shinichi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bloom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bloom obliges.
Shinichi looks gassed!
Bloom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloom lands an elbow inside that Shinichi shrugs off.
Bloom gets underhooks to prevent Shinichi's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bloom is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shinichi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bloom to the mat. Bloom regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bloom is pulling down on Shinichi's head. It's preventing any offense from Shinichi, at least for the moment.
Bloom keeping moving, preventing Shinichi from controlling successfully.
Bloom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Bloom has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shinichi doesn't defend quickly enough and Bloom has managed to lock this one up! Can Shinichi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bloom on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Orlando Bloom!