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SPFT 63: Akiyama vs. Arkley 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Galindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Higham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Galindo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Boss Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Galindo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Higham!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higham shoots for a takedown but Galindo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Higham defending well as Galindo loads up on a big left hand.
Galindo checks a low kick from Higham.
Higham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galindo finds it's way round the side to connect with Higham's head.
Higham gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Galindo is trying to get back to full guard.
Galindo manages to get to full guard.
Galindo is looking to sinch up a triangle. Higham throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Galindo's body to avoid the submission. Galindo has instead reached around Higham's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Galindo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Galindo!
Justin Galindo very nearly forgot to thank Steel Penn's Laundry 93% amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trajan Argyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argyle has chosen Go to Sleep as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trajan Argyle!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Argyle shoots and misses
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Bishop scores with a jab. Argyle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bishop throws a low kick but Argyle moves out of range easily.
Bishop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Argyle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Kevin Bishop has been cut.
Kevin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Argyle at a distance.
Argyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Argyle avoids the head kick by Bishop.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Argyle misses the shot to the body.
Bishop stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Argyle is rocked!
Bishop stuns Argyle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Argyle is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Argyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop lands with a nice body kick.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Argyle right on the button. Argyle goes down! Bishop follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bishop gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Bishop!
Our winner, Kevin Bishop, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buck Naked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrosh Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naked comes to the cage accompanied by It Won't Suck Itself. Hellscream has chosen War March as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Naked!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garrosh Hellscream!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellscream moves out of range as Naked strikes.
Naked throws a right hand that misses
and Hellscream counters with a good low kick that Naked was not able to check.
Hellscream steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naked.
Naked misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Naked blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellscream. Naked does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naked walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hellscream.
Hellscream blocks a head kick by Naked.
Naked checks a low kick from Hellscream.
Naked looks to land a combination but Hellscream avoids it well.
Hellscream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naked was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellscream.
Hellscream swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hellscream thuds a left hand into Naked's body.
Naked ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hellscream moves away.
Naked swings for the body but Hellscream moves out of range.
Naked takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naked pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naked waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hellscream.
Hellscream darts in and clinches Naked up against the cage.
Naked pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naked throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hellscream is rocked!
Hellscream throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naked counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Hellscream! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Buck Naked!
Buck Naked took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'May I have a little kiss before you go?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley McCollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aengus OŽDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCollins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Go Getter. OŽDonnell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphys - Worker's Song. Riley McCollins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aengus OŽDonnell's chin.
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley McCollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aengus OŽDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OŽDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - McCollins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
OŽDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OŽDonnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCollins has time to react.
McCollins thuds his right hand into OŽDonnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Aengus OŽDonnell has been cut.
McCollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OŽDonnell manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCollins feints and then cracks OŽDonnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OŽDonnell down.
McCollins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCollins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OŽDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
OŽDonnell tries to throw a body punch but McCollins avoids it by throwing OŽDonnell back against the cage.
McCollins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OŽDonnell backwards.
OŽDonnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OŽDonnell takes an elbow to the temple.
McCollins lands a good knee to the midsection. OŽDonnell won't want to take too many of those.
McCollins slows down the pace here.
McCollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCollins lands with a short shot to the head.
OŽDonnell is rocked!
OŽDonnell misses with some punches.
OŽDonnell is still on wobbly legs! Can McCollins finish him?
OŽDonnell misses with a body punch.
OŽDonnell seems to have recovered his senses.
McCollins throws a big uppercut that drops OŽDonnell! More strikes from McCollins and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! OŽDonnell lies dazed against the cage as McCollins celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley McCollins!
After winning the bout, Riley McCollins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiptanui's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Edu Kehäkettunen - Pastaa, Pestoo ja Pajautusta (feat. Konan) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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177 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andriamboavonjy fails with the takedown.
Kiptanui fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andriamboavonjy throws a series of punches but Kiptanui avoids them all with ease.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a body shot.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a takedown attempt - Kiptanui sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kiptanui throws a head kick but Andriamboavonjy moves out of range.
Kiptanui slips a jab from Andriamboavonjy.
A big right from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Kiptanui throws a nice head kick!
Kiptanui scores with a takedown into Andriamboavonjy's guard.
Kiptanui slips nicely into half guard.
Andriamboavonjy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiptanui's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiptanui's back!
Andriamboavonjy throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy is trying to stick to Kiptanui's back but Kiptanui is turning into Andriamboavonjy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Andriamboavonjy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kiptanui.
Kiptanui wants to stand and escape but instead Andriamboavonjy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kiptanui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andriamboavonjy defends it easily.
Andriamboavonjy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kiptanui avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kiptanui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiptanui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kiptanui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiptanui is looking to sweep but instead, Andriamboavonjy has passed into half guard.
Kiptanui is pressing down on Andriamboavonjy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andriamboavonjy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kiptanui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kiptanui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiptanui is trying to keep Andriamboavonjy in close.
Andriamboavonjy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiptanui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kiptanui looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andriamboavonjy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui manages to get to full guard.
Andriamboavonjy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiptanui wants to sweep but no luck.
Kiptanui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andriamboavonjy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andriamboavonjy works over Kiptanui with some ground and pound from guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gabriel Kiptanui will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kiptanui tries to score with a low kick but Andriamboavonjy moves his leg out of the way.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiptanui avoids the body shot from Andriamboavonjy.
Kiptanui wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andriamboavonjy avoids the head kick by Kiptanui.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a double jab
and Kiptanui counters with a head kick.
Kiptanui is looking to clinch.
Kiptanui fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kiptanui with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andriamboavonjy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiptanui slips a straight right by Andriamboavonjy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Andriamboavonjy as he checks the leg kick.
Kiptanui thuds his right hand into Andriamboavonjy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiptanui looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Andriamboavonjy!
Andriamboavonjy is looking to get to half guard.
Kiptanui get's back to his feet.
Kiptanui throws a nice looking combination but Andriamboavonjy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Kiptanui tenderised Andriamboavonjy's leg. Andriamboavonjy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kiptanui fails with a takedown attempt.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in for a double leg but Kiptanui sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kiptanui misses with a takedown attempt
letting Andriamboavonjy counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Kiptanui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiptanui dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andriamboavonjy. That did some damage!
Kiptanui lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiptanui defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiptanui.
Kiptanui throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a series of wild punches.
Andriamboavonjy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kiptanui dives in and grabs Andriamboavonjy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andriamboavonjy pushes down on Kiptanui's head and hops out.
Andriamboavonjy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kiptanui gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andriamboavonjy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kiptanui shoots in but Andriamboavonjy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kiptanui fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Andriamboavonjy - just one landing.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gabriel Kiptanui is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiptanui shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kiptanui preventing the sweep.
Kiptanui has gone for a leg lock! Andriamboavonjy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kiptanui's guard.
Andriamboavonjy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kiptanui working for submissions but it's allowed Andriamboavonjy to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andriamboavonjy 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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy misses with a head shot. Kiptanui uses the momentum to regain guard.
Andriamboavonjy postures up in Kiptanui's guard and throws a big left but Kiptanui blocks it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriel Kiptanui will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in and drives through. Kiptanui sprawls well.
Kiptanui closes the distance and clinches.
Kiptanui goes for a takedown attempt but Andriamboavonjy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kiptanui takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kiptanui fails with the takedown.
Kiptanui moves in looking to clinch but Andriamboavonjy pushes him off.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiptanui closes the distance and clinches up with Andriamboavonjy, looking for a takedown. Kiptanui pushes Andriamboavonjy against the cage but Andriamboavonjy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Kiptanui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andriamboavonjy lands a nice hook to Kiptanui's body. Kiptanui takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiptanui has a takedown stuffed.
Andriamboavonjy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiptanui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kiptanui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy tries to bum rush Kiptanui with a series of wild strikes but Kiptanui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Andriamboavonjy!
Andriamboavonjy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiptanui moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiptanui, as that shot connected.
Andriamboavonjy swings for the body but Kiptanui moves out of range.
Kiptanui cracks the inside of Andriamboavonjy's front leg.
Andriamboavonjy blocks a head kick by Kiptanui.
Andriamboavonjy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kiptanui back to the cage. Andriamboavonjy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No joy there for Kiptanui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gabriel Kiptanui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiptanui throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andriamboavonjy's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiptanui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy throws a series of punches but Kiptanui moves out of range.
Kiptanui lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andriamboavonjy throws a big shot that misses.
Kiptanui misses with a low kick as Andriamboavonjy jumps back.
A punch combination from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Kiptanui closes the distance and clinches.
Andriamboavonjy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kiptanui is trying to keep an underhook but Andriamboavonjy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiptanui manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kiptanui trying to keep a closed guard but Andriamboavonjy is proving a slippery customer.
Gabriel Kiptanui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui controlling Andriamboavonjy's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kiptanui has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gabriel Kiptanui has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kiptanui closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andriamboavonjy's guard.
Andriamboavonjy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiptanui is one step ahead there.
Kiptanui wants to control from the top but Andriamboavonjy keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andriamboavonjy is on top in guard.
Andriamboavonjy throws a strike but Kiptanui rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiptanui seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiptanui wants to control from the top but Andriamboavonjy keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mahandry Andriamboavonjy.
I think Kiptanui has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gabriel Kiptanui!
Gabriel Kiptanui decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fetty Mockenmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mockenmaker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: break ya fu**ing neck. Fetty Mockenmaker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fetty Mockenmaker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin slips a straight right by Mockenmaker.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fetty Mockenmaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin lunges at Mockenmaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mockenmaker's hand.
Mockenmaker has a takedown stuffed.
Mockenmaker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Martin misses.
Martin lands a jab.
Mockenmaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Mockenmaker defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Mockenmaker tries to clinch
and Martin counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mockenmaker throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Mockenmaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin slaps away a takedown attempt from Mockenmaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mockenmaker in his tracks.
Martin throws a hook but Mockenmaker blocks it.
Mockenmaker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frank Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fetty Mockenmaker.
A big right from Mockenmaker misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mockenmaker checks a low kick from Martin.
Mockenmaker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mockenmaker misses with a takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mockenmaker is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martin.
Mockenmaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Mockenmaker staying out of range there.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mockenmaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Martin.
Martin tries to bum rush Mockenmaker with a series of wild strikes but Mockenmaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Mockenmaker ducks down to avoid it.
Martin throws an uppercut from hell that sends Mockenmaker clean off his feet! He's out cold! Martin stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Martin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekapuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Cd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Kealekapuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Cd!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kealekapuna throws a head kick but Cd moves out of range.
A combination from Kealekapuna does no damage.
Kealekapuna throws a head kick that misses.
Kealekapuna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cd tries to land a front kick but Kealekapuna steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Kealekapuna. Beautiful body shot.
Kealekapuna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cd.
Cd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kealekapuna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kealekapuna moves out of range as Cd strikes.
Kealekapuna throws a right hand that misses
and Cd counters with a straight right hand.
Kealekapuna throws a lazy head kick
and Cd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cd jabs at Kealekapuna's body.
Cd cracks Kealekapuna with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna lands a big head kick that sends Cd tumbling to the mat! Kealekapuna takes a step backwards and waves Cd back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cd is rocked!
It looks like Noah Cd has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kealekapuna blocks the body kick.
Cd is still on wobbly legs! Can Kealekapuna finish him?
Kealekapuna misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Kealekapuna. Beautiful body shot.
Cd seems to have recovered his senses.
Kealekapuna throws a sloppy head kick and Cd moves out of range easily.
Kealekapuna scoring well with a low kick there.
Cd lands a head kick. Kealekapuna smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kealekapuna throws a push kick but Cd slaps the foot to one side.
Cd connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cd.
Kealekapuna throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kealekapuna checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cd throws a leg kick which misses Kealekapuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Kealekapuna tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cd tried to score with a low kick but Kealekapuna checks it.
Kealekapuna tries to clinch there but Cd circles away.
Kealekapuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cd tries a head kick but it misses.
Kealekapuna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Cd tenderised Kealekapuna's leg. Kealekapuna is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kealekapuna will feel that in the morning.
Cd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kealekapuna wants to slow Cd down by chopping away at his legs.
Kealekapuna moves into the clinch.
Kealekapuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cd tries to break free but Kealekapuna pushes him back against the cage.
Kealekapuna has Cd pressed against the cage, preventing Cd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kealekapuna throws an elbow but misses.
Kealekapuna has Cd pressed against the cage, preventing Cd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kealekapuna lands an elbow just above Cd 's eye.
Cd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moses Kealekapuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kealekapuna tries a head kick but it misses.
Kealekapuna feints a jab and as Cd dips his head, Kealekapuna unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Cd right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Cd falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kealekapuna smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Moses Kealekapuna!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Moses Kealekapuna waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randal Pritchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pritchard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to English Blood, Irish Heart - By Morrissey. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Randal Pritchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pritchard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
Pritchard throws a big shot that misses.
Pritchard scores with a hook.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Pritchard avoids it.
Pritchard throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range.
Pritchard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Pritchard.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pritchard moves away.
Pritchard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas lands a nice looking body kick.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Pritchard moved away.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
Pritchard misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas throws the left hand but Pritchard avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Pritchard misses.
Pritchard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thomas is looking to slow Pritchard down with leg kicks.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Pritchard misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Pritchard misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pritchard's knee momentarily.
Pritchard looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Pritchard's leg. Pritchard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Pritchard saw that one coming.
Pritchard throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas throws a low kick but Pritchard avoids it.
Thomas motions for Pritchard to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Pritchard moved away.
Pritchard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pritchard throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Pritchard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Pritchard misses with a kick to the body.
Pritchard throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range.
Pritchard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Pritchard checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pritchard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pritchard misses with a looping left.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Pritchard lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pritchard in his tracks.
Pritchard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pritchard moves away.
Thomas throws a front kick that sends Pritchard stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Pritchard.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Pritchard is out of range.
Thomas lands a jab to Pritchard's midsection.
Pritchard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas moves out of range as Pritchard strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pritchard avoids a kick to the body.
Pritchard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pritchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl Thomas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Pritchard moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Pritchard moved out of range.
Pritchard checks a leg kick nicely.
Pritchard tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pritchard lands a body shot.
Pritchard misses the shot to the body.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Pritchard off balance momentarily.
Pritchard blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Randal Pritchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pritchard counters with a left to the body.
Pritchard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pritchard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pritchard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas throws a nice head kick!
Thomas slips under a jab.
No joy there for Pritchard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pritchard thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Pritchard tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
Pritchard lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pritchard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pritchard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pritchard misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Pritchard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pritchard's calf.
Pritchard throws a big shot that misses.
Pritchard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thomas. Pritchard shrugs it off though.
Thomas forces Pritchard back against the cage and clinches.
Pritchard trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Pritchard blocks it.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Pritchard blocks with his arms.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Pritchard blocks with his arms.
Pritchard tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to throw knees to the head but Pritchard is blocking nicely.
Pritchard lands an elbow that stopped Thomas in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Pritchard fails to land.
Pritchard presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas dodges an elbow strike from Pritchard.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas has Pritchard pressed against the cage.
Thomas receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Pritchard lands with a left to the head.
Pritchard misses with an elbow over the top.
Pritchard misses with some punches.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Pritchard.
Pritchard scores a nice knee to the body.
Pritchard blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pritchard swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Pritchard.
Pritchard lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pritchard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pritchard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pritchard digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Pritchard blocks with his arms.
Pritchard stalling against the cage.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pritchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Pritchard blocks it.
Pritchard misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Randal Pritchard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice shot by Pritchard.
Thomas tries to clinch but Pritchard moves out of range.
Pritchard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Pritchard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pritchard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pritchard is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Pritchard cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Pritchard avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas feints and then cracks Pritchard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pritchard down.
Pritchard swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Pritchard thows a body shot but no joy.
Pritchard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard misses with a body shot.
Pritchard lands an overhand right.
Pritchard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pritchard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pritchard is out of range.
Thomas pushes Pritchard away with a front kick.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas tries to land a leg kick but Pritchard saw it coming and moves away.
Pritchard is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pritchard is out of range.
Pritchard thumps Thomas with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick from Thomas misses.
Pritchard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pritchard lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Pritchard misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body
and Pritchard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas tries to work over Pritchard's front leg with a kick but Pritchard checks it.
Thomas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Randal Pritchard is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas throws a low kick, looking for Pritchard's leg but Pritchard calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Nice shot lands for Pritchard.
Pritchard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pritchard throws a body kick that misses.
Good work by Pritchard as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Pritchard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pritchard slips under a jab from Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pritchard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thomas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas is looking to slow Pritchard down with leg kicks.
Pritchard misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pritchard misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pritchard.
Pritchard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pritchard lands a nice shot to the body.
Pritchard pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randal Pritchard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pritchard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randal Pritchard!
Randal Pritchard gave a mention to Canadian Fighter Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Arkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Akiyama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Akiyama Theme Song (This Is My Life - Edward Maya). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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221 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Akiyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Arkley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Arkley circles away.
Arkley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arkley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akiyama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arkley. That did some damage!
Arkley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arkley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arkley throws a combination. Akiyama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akiyama throws out a leg kick but Arkley moves out of range and Akiyama only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akiyama.
Akiyama takes a swing at Arkley's ribcage but misses.
James Arkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arkley tries to land a front kick but Akiyama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akiyama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akiyama. Arkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akiyama instigates a clinch.
Akiyama landing knees to the body.
Arkley looks gassed!
Akiyama blocking some punches.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Arkley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akiyama takes a shot to the head.
Arkley managing to block the knees to the body from Akiyama.
Arkley misses with a punch to the body.
Arkley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akiyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Akiyama fails to land.
Arkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside that Arkley shrugs off.
It looks like James Arkley has been cut.
Arkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Arkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akiyama lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkley pushes Akiyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama looking to stall.
Arkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
Arkley tries to stall but Akiyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akiyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Arkley avoids the damage to the body.
Akiyama is looking to control Arkley's arms but Arkley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akiyama has his back to the cage.
Arkley tries to throw a body punch but Akiyama avoids it by throwing Arkley back against the cage.
Arkley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akiyama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Arkley lands a shoulder strike.
Akiyama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Arkley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akiyama or not.
Arkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akiyama tries a body shot but Arkley blocks it.
Akiyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama misses with some punches.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Arkley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akiyama.
Arkley takes a shot to the head.
Arkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Akiyama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arkley managing to block the knees to the body from Akiyama.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arkley's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkley digs a right hand into Akiyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akiyama's gas tank.
Akiyama tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arkley's brow.
Arkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arkley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Arkley.
Arkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Akiyama takes a shot to the head.
Arkley pushes Akiyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Akiyama avoids the damage to the body.
Akiyama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Arkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akiyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akiyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akiyama pressing his opponent against the cage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Akiyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Arkley's cut.
That's time! Akiyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arkley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arkley looks to land a body kick but Akiyama moved away.
Akiyama blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Akiyama as he connects with a hook.
Arkley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arkley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akiyama connects with the punch.
Akiyama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arkley counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arkley is looking to land body kicks.
Akiyama avoids a kick to the body.
Akiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kenji Akiyama is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arkley avoids the body shot from Akiyama.
Arkley lands a jab.
Arkley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akiyama scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akiyama.
Arkley is breathing heavily.
Akiyama cracks the inside of Arkley's front leg.
Akiyama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arkley in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama wants to slow Arkley down by chopping away at his legs.
Akiyama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arkley's head.
Akiyama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akiyama throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a body punch but Arkley moves out of range.
Arkley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akiyama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akiyama.
Akiyama connects with a single shot there.
Akiyama is looking to wear down Arkley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akiyama drops his hands momentarily and Arkley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akiyama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arkley takes a step back to recover.
Akiyama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arkley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Akiyama has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Arkley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Arkley.
Akiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Akiyama.
Arkley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Akiyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akiyama throws a nice head kick!
Akiyama takes a swing at Arkley's ribcage but misses.
Akiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akiyama lands a high kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Akiyama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arkley.
Arkley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arkley blocks a head kick by Akiyama.
Arkley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arkley tries a low kick but Akiyama avoids it.
Arkley thuds his shin into the meat of Akiyama's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama connects with a right hand. Arkley shakes it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiyama, right into the meat.
Akiyama thumps Arkley with a low kick.
Akiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arkley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akiyama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Akiyama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Akiyama tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arkley tries to throw a body punch but Akiyama avoids it by throwing Arkley back against the cage.
Akiyama lands a knee to the body.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up James Arkley's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice elbow from Akiyama.
Akiyama lands a right hand.
Akiyama lands an elbow just above Arkley 's eye.
Akiyama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arkley up against the cage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Akiyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Arkley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Akiyama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arkley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arkley on the side of the head.
Arkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akiyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Arkley.
Akiyama wants to land a leg kick but Arkley is out of range.
Arkley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arkley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akiyama doesn't seem bothered though.
Arkley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akiyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arkley can do to turn this around?
Akiyama walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arkley thuds his right hand into Akiyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a leg kick but Arkley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Arkley moves out of range easily.
Akiyama lands a jab to the nose.
Akiyama throws a jab when Arkley was well out of range.
Akiyama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arkley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akiyama. Akiyama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arkley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akiyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Akiyama rushes Arkley and presses him up against the cage.
Akiyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akiyama pushes Arkley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside that Arkley shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arkley can't find room to land a body shot as Akiyama controls the action.
Akiyama is working Arkley over against the cage.
Akiyama looking to slow down the pace here.
Arkley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Arkley avoids the damage to the body.
Akiyama is looking to control Arkley's arms but Arkley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akiyama has his back to the cage.
Akiyama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arkley misses with the head strike.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
Akiyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Akiyama obliges.
Arkley avoiding damage as Akiyama throws knees to the body.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Arkley.
Akiyama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Akiyama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Akiyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arkley is defending well for now.
Arkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arkley prevents a body shot from Akiyama.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arkley blocks an uppercut.
Arkley being controlled against the cage.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arkley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arkley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akiyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akiyama lands a good knee to the midsection. Arkley won't want to take too many of those.
Akiyama is working Arkley over against the cage.
Akiyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
The cut above James Arkley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A body shot lands from Akiyama.
Akiyama is pushing Arkley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Arkley takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akiyama scores with a hook to the body.
Akiyama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Akiyama clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on James Arkley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arkley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arkley. Akiyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arkley swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Akiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Arkley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Akiyama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arkley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akiyama counters with a good low kick that Arkley was not able to check.
A low kick from Akiyama misses
and Arkley counters with a one-two to the body.
Arkley misses the shot to the body.
Akiyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arkley.
Arkley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akiyama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arkley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akiyama lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arkley.
Arkley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arkley swings for the body but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama misses with a head kick.
Akiyama takes one to the side of the head.
Arkley misses with a head kick.
Arkley throws a right and a left that Akiyama avoids nicely.
Akiyama slips a jab and a cross from Arkley.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Arkley moves out of range easily.
Arkley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arkley moves out of range of the body kick from Akiyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akiyama scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arkley misses with a leg kick
and Akiyama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arkley's knee momentarily.
Akiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Arkley is just out of range.
Arkley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arkley checks a leg kick.
Arkley is looking to land body kicks.
Akiyama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akiyama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akiyama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arkley's calf.
Arkley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arkley misses the body punch
and Akiyama counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akiyama pushes Arkley away with a front kick.
Arkley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Akiyama.
Arkley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akiyama.
Akiyama is looking to slow Arkley down with leg kicks.
Akiyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good work by Akiyama as he checks the leg kick.
Arkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akiyama counters with a nice uppercut.
Akiyama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arkley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akiyama swings for the body but Arkley moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Akiyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Arkley misses.
Akiyama throws a push kick but Arkley slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Arkley.
Arkley throws a hook to the side of Akiyama's head but Akiyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama pushes Arkley up against the cage in a clinch.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Arkley in his tracks for a moment.
Akiyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akiyama can't find room to land a body shot as Arkley controls the action.
Kenji Akiyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akiyama trying to land knees to the body.
Akiyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arkley tries a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama trying to land knees to the body.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arkley avoiding damage as Akiyama throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akiyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Arkley controls his hands.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Akiyama had his way with James Arkley in that round.
The cut man is working on James Arkley's cut.
That's time! Akiyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arkley manages to avoid it.
Akiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arkley.
Arkley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Arkley blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akiyama.
Akiyama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arkley throws a solid leg kick but Akiyama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arkley.
Akiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Akiyama.
Arkley lands a leg kick that knocks Akiyama off balance momentarily.
Arkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama scores with a shot to the body.
Arkley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akiyama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arkley dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Akiyama.
Akiyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akiyama taking a breather.
Arkley lands a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arkley presses Akiyama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arkley looking to throw knees to the head but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arkley's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arkley's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A hook to the body from Arkley.
Akiyama looking to stall.
Akiyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkley can't find room to land a body shot as Akiyama controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akiyama tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
Akiyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Arkley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arkley dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Akiyama pushes Arkley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arkley.
A right hook to the body lands for Arkley.
Arkley scores with a knee to the head.
Arkley has a couple of punches blocked by Akiyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Arkley.
Arkley misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arkley.
Arkley misses with some punches.
Arkley misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akiyama blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arkley as Akiyama tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from Arkley.
Arkley tries to throw a body punch but Akiyama avoids it by throwing Arkley back against the cage.
Akiyama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arkley up against the cage.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is looking to control Arkley's arms but Arkley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akiyama has his back to the cage.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
Arkley misses with a punch to the body.
Arkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Nice body punch from Arkley - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiyama tries a body shot but Arkley blocks it.
Arkley tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenji Akiyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akiyama looking to stall.
Arkley tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arkley leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Akiyama.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Arkley.
Well Akiyama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Akiyama!
Kenji Akiyama retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kenji Akiyama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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