PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sudsakorn Porpramook (ranked 6035 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslan Akishev (ranked 4318 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!

Porpramook
vs
Akishev

169 cm
25
158 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sudsakorn Porpramook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aslan Akishev!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akishev cracks the inside of Porpramook's front leg.
Porpramook throws a lazy right hand but Akishev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akishev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Porpramook pushes Akishev up against the cage in a clinch.
Akishev misses with the head strike.
Porpramook tries to pull guard but Akishev won't allow it.

Porpramook breaks the clinch.
Akishev tries to clinch but Porpramook moves out of range.
Porpramook throws a big counter combination but Akishev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Porpramook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akishev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Porpramook somewhat.
Akishev tries to clinch but Porpramook moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Porpramook misses its target.
Porpramook avoids a kick to the body.
Akishev wants to clinch up but Porpramook keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Porpramook misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akishev thows a body kick. Porpramook tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Akishev is looking to clinch but Porpramook is avoiding it.
Porpramook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akishev misses with a head kick.
Porpramook avoids the head kick by Akishev.
An attempted straight right counter from Porpramook misses the target.
Porpramook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Porpramook changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akishev tries to avoid it but Porpramook manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akishev to the ground. Akishev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sudsakorn Porpramook. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akishev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Porpramook was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Porpramook scores with a spinning back kick!
Akishev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Porpramook shoots in looking for a takedown. Akishev tries to sprawl out of it but Porpramook keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akishev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Porpramook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akishev throws a wild body kick that Porpramook sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akishev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aslan Akishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akishev tries to close the distance and clinch but Porpramook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akishev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPorpramook.
Akishev wants to clinch up but Porpramook keeps it at a distance.
Akishev throws a head kick that misses.
Akishev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Akishev takes the fight into the clinch.
Akishev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Porpramook is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porpramook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akishev wants to break free but Porpramook has control.
Akishev working hard to break the clinch.
Akishev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Porpramook has him pressed against the cage.
Porpramook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Porpramook - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Akishev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Porpramook breaks from the clinch.
Akishev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Porpramook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akishev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akishev lands a head kick!

It looks like Sudsakorn Porpramook has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akishev is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porpramook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akishev is looking to clinch but Porpramook is avoiding it.
Akishev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porpramook paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Porpramook rushes Akishev and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Porpramook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aslan Akishev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porpramook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akishev pinned against the cage. Akishev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akishev tries to land a body kick

and Porpramook moves into the clinch.
Akishev is trying to force a seperation but Porpramook has the dominant position.
Akishev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Porpramook is keeping busy.
Akishev working hard to break the clinch.
Akishev tries a body shot but Porpramook blocks it.
Akishev is looking to break free of the clinch but Porpramook has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Porpramook gets control of Akishev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Porpramook will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Akishev won't allow Porpramook to get back to his feet.
Akishev wanted to stand there but Porpramook had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Akishev gets to his feet - Porpramook follows without any prompting.
Akishev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porpramook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akishev tries to clinch there but Porpramook circles away.
As Akishev tries to get set, Porpramook tries to push him back and clinch up but Akishev manages to avoid the attempt.
Porpramook blocks a head kick by Akishev.
Akishev lands with a kick to the temple. Porpramook shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Porpramook swats away the attempt to clinch by Akishev.
Porpramook dives in and grabs Akishev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akishev pushes down on Porpramook's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aslan Akishev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sudsakorn Porpramook's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Akishev tries to clinch but Porpramook is having none of it.
Akishev moves out of range of the body kick from Porpramook.
Akishev throws a sloppy head kick and Porpramook moves out of range easily.
Akishev tries to clinch there but Porpramook circles away.

Porpramook throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Akishev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Porpramook is in Akishev's guard.
Porpramook is standing up over Akishev. Akishev looks to escape but Porpramook dives into side control.

Porpramook tries to move to mount but Akishev blocks the move with his legs.
Akishev parries the strikes from Porpramook easily there. Porpramook is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Akishev to escape.

Akishev sneaks out the side door and pushes Porpramook away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Akishev misses with a head kick.
Akishev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akishev is looking to clinch.
Porpramook throws a big counter combination but Akishev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Porpramook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akishev but Akishev pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Akishev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Porpramook to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akishev wants to stand but Porpramook is controlling the position.
Akishev wants to get back to his feet but Porpramook passes into half guard.
Akishev is trying to stand up here but Porpramook is controlling him well.

Akishev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Porpramook is on him like a limpet, forcing Akishev back against the cage.
Akishev is trying to force a seperation but Porpramook has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porpramook prevents Akishev from breaking the clinch.

Porpramook breaks from the clinch.
A solid body kick from Akishev.
Porpramook blocks a head kick by Akishev.
Akishev is looking to clinch.
Akishev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Porpramook counters with a head kick. That will keep Akishev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Porpramook shoots in for a takedown but Akishev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Akishev lands a big head kick that sends Porpramook tumbling to the mat! Akishev takes a step backwards and waves Porpramook back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Porpramook is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porpramook avoids the head kick by Akishev.
Oh Porpramook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akishev tries a head kick but it misses.
Akishev throws a sloppy head kick and Porpramook moves out of range easily.
Porpramook shoots for a double leg takedown but Akishev sprawls well. He's pushed Porpramook's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Porpramook seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sudsakorn Porpramook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akishev darts in trying to clinch
and Porpramook counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Porpramook forces Akishev back against the cage and clinches.
Akishev can't break the clinch.
Akishev missing with knees to the body.
Akishev looking to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Akishev prevents a body shot from Porpramook.
Porpramook prevents Akishev from breaking the clinch.
Akishev wants to break free but Porpramook has control.
Akishev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Porpramook slows down the pace here.
Akishev is trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Porpramook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Porpramook manages to break the clinch.
Akishev is looking to clinch but Porpramook is avoiding it.
Porpramook looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Porpramook takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akishev wants to clinch.

Porpramook rushes Akishev and presses him up against the cage.
Porpramook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porpramook tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Porpramook stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslan Akishev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sudsakorn Porpramook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Porpramook shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akishev as he jumps to the side.
Akishev unleashes a big counter combination but Porpramook bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Akishev tries to clinch but Porpramook moves out of range.
Akishev tries a head kick but it misses.
Akishev tries a head kick but it misses.
Porpramook keeps the fight on the outside.
Akishev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Porpramook shoots for a takedown but Akishev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Porpramook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akishev.
Akishev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aslan Akishev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akishev throws a sloppy head kick

and Porpramook counters by moving into the clinch.
Akishev is trying to stall.
Akishev is trying to push Porpramook away but Porpramook has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akishev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Porpramook jumps guard but Akishev stands there with Porpramook around his waist. Porpramook gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sudsakorn Porpramook. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akishev gets underhooks to prevent Porpramook's takedown attempt.
Porpramook fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akishev is pressed up against the cage. Porpramook has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Akishev down to the mat. Akishev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Porpramook avoids the head kick by Akishev.
Akishev doesn't manage to clinch there - Porpramook circles away.
Porpramook keeps the fight on the outside.
Porpramook appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akishev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Porpramook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akishev pinned against the cage. Akishev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akishev throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akishev misses with a leg kick.
Porpramook is looking to counter with head kicks.
Akishev tries to score with a low kick but Porpramook moves his leg out of the way.
Akishev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akishev is looking to clinch.
Akishev scores with a nice body kick.
Porpramook shoots in for a takedown but Akishev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Porpramook misses.
Despite the aggression on Akishev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Porpramook has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akishev tries to break the clinch but Porpramook is controlling the position.
Porpramook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akishev's efforts to push away.
Akishev stalling in the clinch but Porpramook improves position.
Porpramook swings wildly with an uppercut but Akishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akishev is trying to force a seperation but Porpramook has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akishev tries to circle away but Porpramook has him pinned against the cage.
Porpramook keeps control of Akishev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akishev stalling in the clinch but Porpramook improves position.
Porpramook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akishev's efforts to push away.

Porpramook manages to break the clinch.
Porpramook avoids the head kick by Akishev.
Porpramook appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akishev is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Porpramook.
Despite the aggression on Akishev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sudsakorn Porpramook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Porpramook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akishev's efforts to push away.
Porpramook tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akishev smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akishev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akishev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Porpramook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akishev!
Porpramook moves out of range of the body kick from Akishev.
Porpramook checks a leg kick nicely.
Akishev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porpramook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Porpramook looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akishev!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Porpramook looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Porpramook decides to stand up, so the ref orders Akishev to his feet.
Sudsakorn Porpramook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aslan Akishev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akishev tries to clinch there but Porpramook circles away.
Akishev tries to close the distance and clinch but Porpramook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslan Akishev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Akishev 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslan Akishev!