PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Akamu (ranked 2003 p4p, 2270 weight class) and Akamaru Jackson (ranked 208 p4p, 236 weight class). Akamu's entrance music is Audioslave - Be Yourself. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Akamu
vs
Jackson

196 cm
25
265
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
280
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

PWNAGE™
White Gorilla

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Akamu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akamaru Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks for a takedown but Akamu sprawls well.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Akamu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson has Akamu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Akamu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John Akamu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Akamu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Akamu lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Akamu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akamu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akamu is defending well.
Akamu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akamu lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Akamu.

Jackson has picked Akamu up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akamu defending well though.
Akamu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamu trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Akamu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akamu tries to get out of the position.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akamu's head.
Akamu is looking to improve his position.
Jackson winds up and cracks Akamu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akamu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akamu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akamu trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working Akamu over with strikes.
Akamu wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akamu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Akamu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Akamu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akamu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akamu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akamu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akamu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akamu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akamu keeps working.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Akamu is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akamu keeps working.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akamu keeps working.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Akamu dodges it nicely.
Jackson not doing much here.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Akamu moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akamu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akamu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Akamu misses.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Akamu gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Akamu scores with a nice head shot.

Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Akamu was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson trying to control but Akamu is working from the bottom.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akamu is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akamu is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Akamu's temple.
Akamu is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akamu is trying to get back to full guard.
Akamaru Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Akamu's hands, connecting with Akamu's forehead.
Jackson working over Akamu with some ground and pound. Akamu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akamu has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akamu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Akamu's temple.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Akamu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson works over Akamu with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Akamu has wrist control.
Akamu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson cracks Akamu with a solid left hand.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akamu looking to control.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson trying to control but Akamu is working from the bottom.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Akamu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akamu is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Akamu tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akamu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson prevents Akamu from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akamu keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamu trying to control here.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Akamu is working away.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Akamu's head.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Akamu's head.
Akamu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Akamu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
John Akamu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Akamu's hands, connecting with Akamu's forehead.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Akamu has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Akamu's head.
Akamu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Akamu's temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not doing much here.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Akamu's hands, connecting with Akamu's forehead.
Akamu taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Akamu has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson is nestled in close to Akamu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson working over Akamu with some ground and pound. Akamu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson winds up and cracks Akamu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson working Akamu over with strikes.
Jackson winds up and cracks Akamu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Akamu's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Akamu's hands, connecting with Akamu's forehead.
Jackson working over Akamu with some ground and pound. Akamu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akamaru Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akamaru Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akamaru Jackson!
The defeated John Akamu had this to say: 'Thank you to all the fans & please do check out White Gorilla (1529) & PWNAGE™ (5868) who have kindly sponsored me. Who's next?'.