PBP Commentary

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

Kajiwara
vs
Akiyama

183 cm
30
184 lbs
14 - 19 - 0

180 cm
32
170 lbs
13 - 30 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoshi Kajiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kajiwara misses with a head kick.
Akiyama circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kajiwara drives through and clinches with Akiyama against the cage.
Akiyama tries to pull guard but Kajiwara holds him up against the cage and eventually Akiyama drops back down to his feet.

Kajiwara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akiyama avoids the head kick by Kajiwara.
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kajiwara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kajiwara tries to clinch but Akiyama is having none of it.
Akiyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akiyama sprawls well. Akiyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kajiwara gets slowly back to his feet.
Kajiwara throws a head kick but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama tries for a takedown but Kajiwara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kajiwara tries to clinch but Akiyama is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Akiyama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kajiwara pushes Akiyama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Akiyama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Akiyama trying to control the action but Kajiwara is working from the bottom.
Akiyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kajiwara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akiyama lands an elbow.
Akiyama is looking to take a break and control but Kajiwara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kajiwara wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kajiwara wants to control but Akiyama postures up.
Akiyama trying to control the position but Kajiwara is working away.
Kajiwara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kajiwara is not content to let Akiyama control the position.

Kajiwara throws Akiyama to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kajiwara lands a high kick!

Akiyama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kajiwara is trying to defend but Akiyama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Akiyama stops Kajiwara from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara is looking to improve his position.
Kajiwara moves into full guard.
Akiyama postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kajiwara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akiyama is controlling him.
Kajiwara working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Akiyama stops Kajiwara from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Satoshi Kajiwara just wasn't active enough.
Kajiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama avoids the head kick by Kajiwara.
Kajiwara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akiyama circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoshi Kajiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Akiyama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Akiyama is working for a kimura but Kajiwara is defending it quite comfortably.
Akiyama wants to control but Kajiwara is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama wants to pass to mount but Kajiwara is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kajiwara is trying to stand.
Akiyama wants to take a breather but Kajiwara is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kajiwara pushes Akiyama off looking to stand but Akiyama dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Satoshi Kajiwara will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Akiyama shoots in for a takedown but Kajiwara shows good takedown defense.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown but Kajiwara shows good takedown defense.

Kajiwara rushes Akiyama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akiyama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kajiwara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Satoshi Kajiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Akiyama.
Kajiwara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kajiwara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kajiwara stands up and beckons Akiyama to his feet.
Kajiwara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akiyama tries to avoid it but Kajiwara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akiyama to the ground. Akiyama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kajiwara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kajiwara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akiyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kajiwara shoots in for a double leg but Akiyama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kajiwara tries to bum rush Akiyama with a series of wild strikes but Akiyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akiyama blocks the body kick.
Kajiwara throws a lazy head kick

and Akiyama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akiyama tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kajiwara controls his leg.
Akiyama trying to control from half guard but Kajiwara is working away.
Kajiwara trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kajiwara tries to hold on but Akiyama postures up.
Kajiwara throwing hammer fists to the chest of Akiyama. What's that going to do exactly?
Kajiwara regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Kajiwara makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kajiwara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Kajiwara.
Kajiwara lands a high kick!
Akiyama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kajiwara avoids it really well and circles away.
Kajiwara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kajiwara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kajiwara lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara tries to close the distance and clinch but Akiyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akiyama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Satoshi Kajiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kajiwara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kajiwara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kajiwara scores with a head kick. Akiyama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown but Kajiwara shows good takedown defense.
Kajiwara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Kajiwara.

Kajiwara gets caught napping as Akiyama dives in and scores a takedown. Kajiwara manages to retain guard.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kajiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kajiwara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kajiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jun Akiyama was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Akiyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Akiyama with that takedown attempt.

Kajiwara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kajiwara wants to stand and escape but Akiyama is having none of it.
Kajiwara pulls Akiyama in close to prevent any damage.
Jun Akiyama has got the better of the ground game so far.

Akiyama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kajiwara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akiyama has managed to get both his arms back between Kajiwara's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Kajiwara dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kajiwara misses with a body shot.
Kajiwara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kajiwara throws a sloppy head kick and Akiyama moves out of range easily.
Kajiwara tries to close the distance and clinch but Akiyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kajiwara looks for a takedown but Akiyama sprawls well.
Kajiwara throws a sloppy head kick

and Akiyama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kajiwara is stalling here.

Kajiwara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kajiwara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Akiyama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kajiwara to the ground. Akiyama is now in Kajiwara's guard.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kajiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama postures up.
Kajiwara is looking to stand up but Akiyama isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Akiyama looking to pass the guard.

Kajiwara is looking for a triangle but Akiyama pushes his legs off easily.

Kajiwara is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kajiwara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akiyama's efforts to push away.
Kajiwara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akiyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kajiwara's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Akiyama jumps into guard, dragging Kajiwara to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kajiwara wants to stand but Akiyama is controlling his posture from full guard.

Kajiwara stands up and waves to Akiyama to follow him.
Akiyama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akiyama wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoshi Kajiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kajiwara lands a head kick. Akiyama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kajiwara. Kajiwara obviously looking to wear him down.
Kajiwara misses with a body shot.

Kajiwara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akiyama's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara trying to control the action but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
Akiyama wants to improve his position but Kajiwara is controlling well.
Akiyama is looking to control Kajiwara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akiyama avoid being mounted?
Akiyama is looking for a sweep. Kajiwara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kajiwara trying to mount his opponent but Akiyama defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kajiwara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akiyama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kajiwara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akiyama avoids it really well and circles away.
Kajiwara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kajiwara throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kajiwara enables Akiyama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kajiwara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Akiyama won't allow Kajiwara to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kajiwara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akiyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akiyama passes Kajiwara's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Kajiwara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kajiwara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Kajiwara!