PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Jelani
vs
Akiyama

185 cm
41
275 lbs
27 - 35 - 1

198 cm
38
257 lbs
12 - 19 - 0

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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 27 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jelani shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jelani showed some decent athleticism there.
Jelani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akiyama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jelani.
Jelani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Jelani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akiyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jelani.
Jelani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

It looks like Akira Akiyama has been cut.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akiyama can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama tries to kick Jelani off but Jelani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Jelani is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akiyama wants to get back to his feet.
Jelani throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jelani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jelani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jelani throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jelani seems to be working for a kimura but Akiyama defends the submission attempt.
Jelani throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jelani seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Akiyama is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jabari Jelani!
An out of breath Jabari Jelani thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.