PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akin Oluzawade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oluzawade has chosen Mike Jones - Back Then as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

McAllister
vs
Oluzawade

185 cm
22
241 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

197 cm
19
221 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ian McAllister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akin Oluzawade!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from McAllister lands.

It looks like Akin Oluzawade has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from McAllister. No joy for Oluzawade on that attempt.
McAllister misses with a straight right.

Oluzawade clinches up against the cage.
Oluzawade stops a takedown attempt from McAllister.
Oluzawade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McAllister.
McAllister fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McAllister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAllister being controlled against the cage.
McAllister changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oluzawade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McAllister throws the left hand but Oluzawade avoids the punch easily.
Oluzawade staying out of range there.
Oluzawade moves in looking to clinch but McAllister pushes him off.

Oluzawade gets a clinch.
McAllister has Oluzawade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oluzawade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McAllister is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McAllister could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

McAllister pulls guard.
McAllister wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister is working hard here to advance position.
Oluzawade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oluzawade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McAllister tries to strike from the bottom.

Oluzawade drops back looking for a leg! McAllister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McAllister manages to kick Oluzawade off! Oluzawade jumps back into McAllister's guard.
McAllister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oluzawade content to stall in guard here.
McAllister lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
McAllister is looking to sweep but instead, Oluzawade has passed into half guard.
Oluzawade is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McAllister!
McAllister is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Oluzawade.
Oluzawade lands a nice shot to the head.
Oluzawade wants to control the pace but McAllister is squirming around nicely.
McAllister is trying desperately to improve position.
Oluzawade working the ground and pound effectively.
Oluzawade landing punches.
Oluzawade controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McAllister really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oluzawade trying to control but McAllister is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAllister is looking to improve his position but Oluzawade isn't that keen on the idea.
Oluzawade tries to control but McAllister wriggling away.

Oluzawade working for a submission but McAllister is keeping him at bay.
McAllister throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAllister is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oluzawade punishing his opponent with strikes.
McAllister is trying to escape the mount.
Oluzawade trying to control but McAllister is having none of it.
McAllister is looking to improve his position but Oluzawade isn't that keen on the idea.
Oluzawade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McAllister slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Oluzawade seems to be looking for submissions.
Oluzawade looks gassed!
McAllister throws a strike from the bottom but Oluzawade passes into side control!
McAllister sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAllister wants to improve his position but Oluzawade is controlling well.
McAllister lands a couple of sideways elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oluzawade is looking to advance position but McAllister won't allow it.

Oluzawade seems to be working for a kimura but McAllister defends the submission attempt.
McAllister lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akin Oluzawade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akin Oluzawade's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

McAllister misses with a looping left.
McAllister wants to clinch but Oluzawade slips to the side
and Oluzawade counters with a right hand to the body.
McAllister circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ian McAllister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAllister has a takedown stuffed.
Oluzawade slips under a jab from McAllister.
Oluzawade looks to score with a jab to the body but McAllister is just out of range.
Oluzawade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McAllister is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McAllister's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McAllister keeps the fight on the outside.
Oluzawade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McAllister.

Oluzawade clinches up with McAllister and pushes him back against the cage.
McAllister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McAllister can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McAllister. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oluzawade is pressed up against the cage. McAllister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oluzawade down to the mat. Oluzawade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McAllister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McAllister throws a hook to the side of Oluzawade's head but Oluzawade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McAllister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oluzawade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oluzawade moves in looking to clinch but McAllister pushes him off.
Akin Oluzawade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oluzawade staying out of range there.

Oluzawade gets a clinch.
Oluzawade is pressed up against the cage. McAllister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oluzawade down to the mat. Oluzawade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oluzawade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McAllister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Oluzawade clinches with his opponent.
Oluzawade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McAllister backwards.
McAllister can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Oluzawade.
McAllister takes a shot to the head.
Oluzawade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McAllister is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oluzawade.
A short right from Oluzawade on the inside.
McAllister drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oluzawade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oluzawade digs a right hand underneath McAllister's ribcage. McAllister let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Oluzawade as the two fighters clinch.
McAllister has Oluzawade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oluzawade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McAllister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oluzawade lands a left hand.
Oluzawade pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oluzawade.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McAllister tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McAllister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McAllister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oluzawade scores with a shot to the side of McAllister's head.

McAllister pulls Oluzawade into guard.
Oluzawade stands and throws McAllister's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Oluzawade is trying to get an arm triangle but McAllister is defending well.
McAllister manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oluzawade's best efforts.
Oluzawade trying to pass the guard but McAllister defending well.
McAllister is staying active underneath Oluzawade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McAllister is looking for a sweep. Oluzawade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McAllister is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oluzawade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oluzawade's back!
McAllister connects with a big shot to the side of Oluzawade's head.
McAllister loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Oluzawade hold on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oluzawade is in bad spot here.
McAllister lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oluzawade tries to break free.
McAllister softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Oluzawade tries to escape the position.
McAllister is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Oluzawade. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oluzawade tries to escape but McAllister has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McAllister is landing with strikes from the back.
McAllister lands strikes to the head.
Oluzawade trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McAllister scores with punches to the body.
McAllister has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Oluzawade.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McAllister is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Oluzawade. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McAllister landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akin Oluzawade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akin Oluzawade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Oluzawade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Oluzawade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McAllister, pushing him back against the cage.
McAllister takes a shot to the head.
McAllister tries to score a body lock takedown but Oluzawade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oluzawade pushes McAllister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Oluzawade.
McAllister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oluzawade pulls his leg out and moves away.
McAllister fails with the takedown

and Oluzawade counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McAllister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oluzawade presses McAllister against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oluzawade lands an uppercut.
Oluzawade lands a left hand.
McAllister wants a takedown.

McAllister gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oluzawade regains guard.
Oluzawade is trying to keep McAllister in close.
Oluzawade throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oluzawade pulls McAllister in close to his closed guard and prevents McAllister from doing any damage or advancing position.
Oluzawade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister is in close to Oluzawade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McAllister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oluzawade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McAllister stopping the sweep attempt from Oluzawade.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McAllister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oluzawade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oluzawade scores with a three punch combo!
Oluzawade misses with a two punch combination.
McAllister misses with a looping right.
Oluzawade walks into a straight right hand from McAllister.
McAllister closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oluzawade counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAllister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oluzawade pinned against the cage. Oluzawade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oluzawade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oluzawade stuffs the takedown.
McAllister throws a series of punches but Oluzawade avoids them all with ease.
Oluzawade connects with a body shot.
Oluzawade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oluzawade lands a nice shot to the body.
Oluzawade tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAllister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McAllister is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAllister changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oluzawade tries to avoid it but McAllister manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oluzawade to the ground. Oluzawade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oluzawade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McAllister looks to land a left hand but Oluzawade moved out of range nicely.
Oluzawade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oluzawade tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAllister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oluzawade misses with a takedown attempt - McAllister sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from McAllister misses its intended target.
Akin Oluzawade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McAllister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McAllister throws a hook but Oluzawade avoids it easily.
McAllister throws a hook to the side of Oluzawade's head but Oluzawade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oluzawade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McAllister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oluzawade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oluzawade is pressed up against the cage. McAllister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oluzawade down to the mat. Oluzawade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McAllister thows a left - swing and a miss!
McAllister throws a hook but Oluzawade avoids it easily.
Ian McAllister is winning the standup battle so far.

Oluzawade drives through and clinches with McAllister against the cage.
McAllister looking for a takedown.
McAllister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oluzawade lands a nice uppercut.
McAllister takes a shot to the head.
Oluzawade scores with a shot to the side of McAllister's head.
Oluzawade scores with a nice hook to the head.
McAllister wants a takedown.
Oluzawade scores with a shoulder strike.
Oluzawade leaning against his opponent.
McAllister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oluzawade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ian McAllister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McAllister keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akin Oluzawade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oluzawade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akin Oluzawade!