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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicklas Akerman (ranked 2398 p4p, 5445 weight class) and Victoria Warhammer (ranked 245 p4p, 412 weight class). Victoria Warhammer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicklas Akerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victoria Warhammer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warhammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warhammer swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akerman.
Akerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicklas Akerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warhammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akerman's waist but Akerman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warhammer off to one side.
Warhammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Warhammer tries to bum rush Akerman with a series of wild strikes but Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Warhammer ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman fails with the takedown
and Warhammer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warhammer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akerman defends well and Warhammer ends up having to push Akerman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akerman looks for a takedown but Warhammer sprawls well.
No luck for Warhammer with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warhammer has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Warhammer has closed the distance and engaged Akerman in a clinch.
Warhammer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Warhammer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akerman or not.
Warhammer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akerman can't get the takedown.
Warhammer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Akerman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Warhammer to the mat. Warhammer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Warhammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akerman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Warhammer is looking to stand up but Akerman isn't so interested in that idea.
Warhammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akerman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Akerman wants to pass the guard but Warhammer is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warhammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akerman controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Akerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warhammer keeping full guard, as Akerman tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Warhammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akerman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Warhammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akerman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warhammer as he jumps to the side.
Akerman shoots for a takedown but Warhammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warhammer looks to clinch
and Akerman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akerman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warhammer wants to sweep here but Akerman controlling him for the moment.
Akerman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Warhammer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Akerman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Warhammer wants to control the position but Akerman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Akerman seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akerman is thwarting Warhammer's attempts to control the position.
Akerman stalling.
Warhammer wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warhammer is just riding it out for now. Akerman eventually gives up the hold.
Akerman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victoria Warhammer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Warhammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Warhammer.
Warhammer is looking to clinch.
Akerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Warhammer moves in looking to clinch but Akerman pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akerman.
Warhammer is looking for the big counter here.
Akerman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warhammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warhammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warhammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warhammer wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicklas Akerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Warhammer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warhammer counters with a straight right hand.
Akerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warhammer tries to avoid it but Akerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warhammer to the ground. Warhammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Victoria Warhammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warhammer takes the fight into the clinch.
Warhammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warhammer is looking to clinch.
Akerman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akerman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Akerman tries to pass to full mount but Warhammer defends it.
Akerman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Akerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warhammer sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman controlling the action here.
Warhammer is trying to stand back up but Akerman is controlling him
Akerman is controlling the pace.
Warhammer tries to get to full guard but Akerman has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warhammer is positioning himself well to prevent Akerman advancing to mount.
Akerman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nicklas Akerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warhammer tries to roll over but Akerman keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Akerman seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akerman with a poor takedown
and Warhammer counters with a straight right hand.
Warhammer jabs at Akerman's body.
Akerman shoots in and bounces Warhammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Warhammer wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warhammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akerman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warhammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warhammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akerman attempts a counter takedown but Warhammer avoids it well and moves away.
Akerman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warhammer sprawls well. Warhammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akerman gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warhammer gets caught napping as Akerman dives in and scores a takedown. Warhammer manages to retain guard.
Warhammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victoria Warhammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Warhammer misses with a body kick.
Warhammer wants to clinch
and Akerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akerman controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman is thwarting Warhammer's attempts to control the position.
Akerman is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman is looking for a kimura here.
Warhammer wants to control but Akerman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akerman is looking to take a break and control but Warhammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akerman is really struggling to control Warhammer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Warhammer is trying to control but can't.
Akerman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, if Akerman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Warhammer wants to get back to full guard but Akerman has passed into side control.
Warhammer seems a little lost for a moment, as Akerman dominates the positioning.
Warhammer wants to control but Akerman postures up.
Akerman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Warhammer's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Warhammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akerman backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman gets a double leg takedown into Warhammer's guard.
Akerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Warhammer is retaining full guard.
Akerman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Akerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Warhammer is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warhammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warhammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akerman is controlling him.
Akerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warhammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warhammer wants to control but Akerman passes easily into half guard.
Akerman wants to control but Warhammer is keeping him busy.
Akerman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicklas Akerman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warhammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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