Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: gc 167
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Seinfeld connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seinfeld fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seinfeld throws a right and a left that Akabaro avoids nicely.
Seinfeld takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Akabaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akabaro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Akabaro lands a nice uppercut.
Akabaro has Seinfeld pressed against the cage, preventing Seinfeld from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akabaro blocking some punches.
Seinfeld has a couple of punches blocked by Akabaro.
Seinfeld content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Akabaro is working Seinfeld over against the cage.
Akabaro stalling the fight.
Seinfeld swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seinfeld's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seinfeld or not. #T1#
Akabaro digs a right hand into Seinfeld's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seinfeld's gas tank.
Seinfeld blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Seinfeld breaks from the clinch.
Seinfeld tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akabaro looks for the body kick but Seinfeld saw that one coming.
Seinfeld looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akabaro throws a push kick but Seinfeld slaps the foot to one side.
Seinfeld throws a body punch but Akabaro moves out of range.
Seinfeld throws a leg kick which misses Akabaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Akabaro tries to avoid it.
Seinfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seinfeld sets himself, and Akabaro steps forward looking for the clinch! Seinfeld avoids it this time.
Seinfeld cracks Akabaro with a good jab.
Akabaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akabaro misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akabaro. Seinfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seinfeld throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seinfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akabaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akabaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seinfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akabaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Akabaro closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Seinfeld scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Akabaro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seinfeld's efforts to push away.#BC#
Seinfeld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jerome Seinfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seinfeld throws a body punch but Akabaro moves out of range.
Seinfeld takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Seinfeld has been cut.
Akabaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akabaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Seinfeld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akabaro throws out a counter right but Seinfeld avoids it with no problem.
Seinfeld scores with a sloppy right hand. Akabaro should have avoided that one.
Akabaro tries to clinch but Seinfeld moves away
and Seinfeld counters with a stiff right hand.
Akabaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seinfeld.#T3#
Akabaro misses the jab.
Seinfeld scores with a punch to the head.
Seinfeld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akabaro.
Seinfeld goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Seinfeld is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akabaro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seinfeld.
Seinfeld loads up on a big right hand but Akabaro slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Akabaro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Akabaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seinfeld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akabaro.
Seinfeld missing with a left hand there. Akabaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seinfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akabaro manages to avoid it.
Seinfeld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seinfeld is working Akabaro over against the cage.
Akabaro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seinfeld is keeping busy.#T4#
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Seinfeld misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seinfeld.
Akabaro tries to pull guard but Seinfeld holds him up against the cage and eventually Akabaro drops back down to his feet.
Seinfeld lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seinfeld wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akabaro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seinfeld fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akabaro swings widly with a right hand
enabling Seinfeld to counter with a crisp jab.
Seinfeld connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seinfeld misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seinfeld moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Seinfeld there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Seinfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Seinfeld's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Seinfeld misses with a looping right.
Seinfeld lands a head shot.
Jerome Seinfeld is winning the standup battle so far.
Seinfeld throws a front kick aimed at Akabaro's knee but Akabaro avoids it well.
Akabaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akabaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akabaro blocks a head kick by Seinfeld.
Seinfeld misses with a combination
and Akabaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akabaro wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Akabaro forces Seinfeld back against the cage and clinches.
Akabaro pushes Seinfeld back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Seinfeld has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akabaro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Seinfeld lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akabaro trying to stall but Seinfeld improves his position.
Seinfeld working hard to break the clinch.
Akabaro digs a right hand into Seinfeld's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seinfeld's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seinfeld. #BC#
Seinfeld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seinfeld lands an overhand right.
Seinfeld misses the shot to the body.
Akabaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akabaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seinfeld manages to avoid it.
Seinfeld throws a hook but Akabaro avoids it easily.
Akabaro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Akabaro tries to keep at a distance but Seinfeld has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A short left from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Seinfeld seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akabaro can turn it around.
Seinfeld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akabaro can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Seinfeld as Akabaro tries to tie him up.
A short left from Akabaro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akabaro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seinfeld tries a body shot but Akabaro blocks it.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Seinfeld misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Seinfeld.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Akabaro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#BC#
Seinfeld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seinfeld misses with a straight left.
Akabaro lands with a hook. Seinfeld tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akabaro throws a right hand that Seinfeld ducks under and follows up with a left that Seinfeld also avoids with ease.
Seinfeld is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Akabaro misses with a body shot.
Akabaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Seinfeld on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akabaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seinfeld checks it well. #CL2#
Akabaro closes the distance and pushes Seinfeld back into the cage.
Akabaro pressing his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Akabaro.
Seinfeld lands a hook that snaps the head of Akabaro backwards.
Akabaro trying to stall but Seinfeld improves his position.
A short right from Seinfeld.
Akabaro slows down the pace here. #BC#
Seinfeld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seinfeld looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Seinfeld connects with a single shot there.
Seinfeld lands a nice looking body shot.
Seinfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Seinfeld.
Seinfeld throws a head kick but Akabaro moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seinfeld throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akabaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A cross from Seinfeld lands.
Akabaro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Seinfeld rather than just go for the knockout.
Akabaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro misses with a body shot.
Akabaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akabaro swings for the body but Seinfeld moves out of range. #CL#
Seinfeld clinches up against the cage.
Seinfeld content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Seinfeld dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Seinfeld's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Akabaro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seinfeld lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akabaro at a distance.
Seinfeld misses with a wild combination.
Akabaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seinfeld.
Akabaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seinfeld.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akabaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Akabaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seinfeld motions for Akabaro to come forward. Seinfeld throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akabaro throws a body punch but Seinfeld moves out of range.
Akabaro scores with a head kick. #T1#
Seinfeld misses with a low kick.
Seinfeld throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akabaro counters with a nice leg kick.
Akabaro stalks Seinfeld and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Seinfeld's face. Seinfeld staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Seinfeld.
Akabaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seinfeld connects with a nice looking jab.
Akabaro misses with a few strikes there.
Seinfeld jabs Akabaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seinfeld scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akabaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akabaro missing with a left hand there. Seinfeld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akabaro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seinfeld misses with a hook
and Seinfeld takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Seinfeld misses with a hook to the body
and Akabaro counters with a left to the body.
Seinfeld tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akabaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akabaro feints a counter leg kick.
Akabaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seinfeld checks it well.
Akabaro throws a body punch but Seinfeld moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Seinfeld misses its target.
Akabaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seinfeld throws out a leg kick but Akabaro moves out of range and Seinfeld only half commits.
Akabaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seinfeld checks it well.
Akabaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akabaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seinfeld.
Akabaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Seinfeld off the cage and back into range.
A lazy body kick from Akabaro
and Seinfeld counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Akabaro misses
letting Seinfeld counter with a right hand.
Akabaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Seinfeld.#T3#
Akabaro lands a nice hook to Seinfeld's body. Seinfeld takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seinfeld throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akabaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Seinfeld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akabaro.
Seinfeld avoids the head kick by Akabaro.
Akabaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akabaro throws a shot from downtown. Seinfeld moves away and avoids it.
Akabaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Akabaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akabaro looks to throw the jab but Seinfeld is out of range.
Seinfeld throws a solid leg kick but Akabaro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seinfeld.
Akabaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Akabaro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seinfeld gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akabaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akabaro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akabaro tries to clinch but Seinfeld is having none of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Seinfeld!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akabaro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kwame Akabaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerome Seinfeld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seinfeld just misses with a punch to the body.
Seinfeld defending well as Akabaro loads up on a big left hand.
Seinfeld misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akabaro counters with an inside leg kick.
Seinfeld keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akabaro tries to clinch but Seinfeld is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akabaro. Seinfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwame Akabaro.
Well Seinfeld 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Seinfeld!
A victorious Jerome Seinfeld thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kwame Akabaro was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: Gc162
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Blade misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Blade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akabaro doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
Blade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Akabaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Akabaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blade digs a good body shot into Akabaro's ribs.
Blade tries to bum rush Akabaro with a series of wild strikes but Akabaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade lands with a good body shot.
Akabaro defending well as Blade loads up on a big left hand.
Akabaro throws a chopping leg kick but Blade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akabaro moves away from the strike by Blade.
Blade clobbers Akabaro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blade misses with a body kick.
Akabaro throws a big counter head kick but Blade avoids it with no problem.
Akabaro misses with a looping right.
Blade throws a nice looking combination but Akabaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akabaro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Akabaro connects with a right hand. Blade shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akabaro. Blade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akabaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akabaro loads up on a big right hand but Blade slips the punch.
Akabaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Blade throws a hook to the side of Akabaro's head but Akabaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akabaro misses with a wild body shot.
Akabaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Akabaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akabaro.
Blade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akabaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blade at a distance.
Akabaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Blade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akabaro.
Akabaro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akabaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blade if he has to take too many more of those.
Blade misses with a hook.
Akabaro ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
Akabaro needs to keep his hands up - Blade had a free shot at his head there.
Blade avoids the body shot from Akabaro.
Blade scoring well with a low kick there.
Blade looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
Akabaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blade.
Akabaro thows a body kick. Blade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Akabaro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akabaro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blade throws a lazy right hand but Akabaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blade defending well as Akabaro loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Blade 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Blade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akabaro is fending him off so far but Blade persists. Nope, Akabaro circles away and we're back to standing.
Akabaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blade misses with a straight right.
Blade throws a low kick, looking for Akabaro's leg but Akabaro calmly moves out of range.
Blade pushes Akabaro away with a front kick.
Blade scoring well with a low kick there.
Blade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Akabaro.
Blade misses with a double jab
and Akabaro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blade really felt that one!#CL2#
Akabaro pushes Blade up against the cage in a clinch.
Akabaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blade's elbow.
Akabaro stalling.
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blade or not. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade blocks an uppercut.
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akabaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Akabaro working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands an uppercut.
Akabaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Blade prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Akabaro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Blade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akabaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akabaro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blade throws a push kick but Akabaro slaps the foot to one side.
Akabaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akabaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akabaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akabaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blade under the eye.#CL2#
Akabaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Blade blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Blade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Blade on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro tries to work over Blade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blade misses with some punches.
Akabaro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blade seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akabaro can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade.
Akabaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akabaro tries to stall but Blade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akabaro throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Blade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blade lands a leg kick that knocks Akabaro off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blade. That's going to slow Akabaro down.
Akabaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blade manages to avoid it.
Akabaro walks into a jab.
Akabaro takes a swing at Blade's ribcage but misses.
Akabaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blade throws a hook but Akabaro blocks it.
Akabaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Blade does no damage.
Blade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blade throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blade blocks a head kick by Akabaro.
Blade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blade misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akabaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Akabaro defending well as Blade loads up on a big left hand.
Akabaro throws a fast counter high kick but Blade manages to duck under it in time.
Akabaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akabaro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blade lands a leg kick that knocks Akabaro off balance momentarily.
Jab from Blade.
Blade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akabaro.
Akabaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blade 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.
Blade lands a jab to the nose.
Blade tries to clinch up but Akabaro circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Blade finds it's way through Akabaro's defenses. #T3#
Akabaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blade misses with an uppercut.
Blade throws a leg kick
and Akabaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Blade catches Akabaro right on the button with a cross.
Blade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A cross from Blade lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Blade misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akabaro.
Blade keeps the fight on the outside.
Akabaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Blade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Blade breaks from the clinch.
Blade lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro moves away from the strike by Blade.
Akabaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blade at a distance. #T4#
Akabaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blade was well out of range. Poor timing from Akabaro.
Blade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akabaro.
Blade connects with the punch.
Akabaro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blade rather than just go for the knockout.
Akabaro keeps Blade at a distance using the push kick.
Blade looks to land a body kick but Akabaro moved away.
A leg kick checked by Blade.
Blade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Blade.
Blade checks the leg kick.
Akabaro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Blade lands.
Akabaro slips a jab from Blade.
Akabaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blade scores with a nice right hand.
Akabaro moves forwards but Blade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Blade dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akabaro swings for the body but Blade moves out of range.
A left and a right from Akabaro both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Blade is rocked!
Blade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Blade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Akabaro.
Blade seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Blade misses.
Blade throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Akabaro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akabaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Akabaro.
Blade stalks Akabaro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akabaro's face. Akabaro staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blade misses with a straight right.
Blade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akabaro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Akabaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blade.
Blade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akabaro throws a hook to the side of Blade's head but Blade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Blade is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akabaro scores with a shot to the body.
Blade misses with an uppercut
and Akabaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Blade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Akabaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Akabaro.
Akabaro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blade tries to land a front kick but Akabaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Akabaro.
Blade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akabaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Blade.
Akabaro throws a chopping leg kick but Blade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Akabaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akabaro. That did some damage!
Blade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Blade - just one landing.
Blade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akabaro moves away from the strike by Blade.
Akabaro cracks the inside of Blade's front leg.
Akabaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blade.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blade.
Blade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akabaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akabaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Blade fakes the leg kick and cracks Akabaro in the body.
Blade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akabaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crunch! Akabaro slams his shin into Blade's torso.#CL2#
Akabaro pushes Blade up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Akabaro has Blade pressed against the cage, preventing Blade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blade working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Akabaro as the two fighters clinch.
Akabaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Blade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro scores with a shot to the side of Blade's head.
Akabaro misses with a body punch. #BC#
Blade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akabaro punishes Blade's body with a nice straight punch.
Akabaro connects with a body shot.
Blade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akabaro drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Blade right on the button. Blade goes down! Akabaro follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Akabaro gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Akabaro!
A relieved looking Kwame Akabaro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#612 Kha v Kakoullis
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Akabaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Troy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Akabaro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akabaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Troy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Troy.
Akabaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Troy.
Akabaro staying out of range there.
Troy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Troy looks to land a left hand but Akabaro moved out of range nicely.
Troy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akabaro has time to react.
Akabaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akabaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akabaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akabaro throws a head kick but Troy moves out of range.
Akabaro connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troy swings for the body but Akabaro moves out of range. #T1#
Troy works Akabaro's body with a nice hook.
Troy scores with a punch to the head.
Akabaro swings for the body but Troy moves out of range.
Troy lands a right hook to the body.
Troy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Troy wants to slow Akabaro down by chopping away at his legs.
Akabaro looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Akabaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Troy ducks under a wild hook from Akabaro.
Troy 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.
Akabaro misses the shot to the body.
Troy lands a body shot.
Troy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akabaro throwing a counter right hand but Troy manages to avoid it.#T2#
Troy misses with a straight right.
Akabaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akabaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troy throws a shot from downtown. Akabaro moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Akabaro misses the target.
Troy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akabaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Troy misses with a few strikes there.
Akabaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Troy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akabaro to score with a decent uppercut.
Akabaro throws a front kick that sends Troy stumbling back into the cage.
Troy blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Troy looks to throw the jab but Akabaro is out of range.
Akabaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Troy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akabaro.
Troy lands a nice hook to Akabaro's body. Akabaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Troy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akabaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Akabaro. That snapped Troy's head back.
Akabaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akabaro throws out a loose jab but Troy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akabaro misses with a body shot.
Troy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akabaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Troy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Troy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Akabaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Troy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akabaro.
Troy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Troy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akabaro at a distance.
A head kick misses from Akabaro.
A nice side step and Troy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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!
A slow jab from Troy misses its intended target.
Akabaro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Troy misses.
Troy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akabaro pushes Troy away with a front kick.
Nice jab there from Troy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hektor Troy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Akabaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Troy if he has to take too many more of those.
Akabaro defending well as Troy loads up on a big left hand.
Akabaro is looking to wear down Troy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the body
and Troy counters with a leg kick.
Troy connects with a body shot.
Troy walks into a straight right hand from Akabaro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Troy.
Troy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Troy lands a nice shot that snaps Akabaro's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a body kick that misses.
Troy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Troy connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Jab, jab by Troy - just one landing.
Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Troy.
Akabaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Troy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akabaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troy was well out of range. Poor timing from Akabaro.
Troy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Akabaro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Troy.
Troy lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Troy.
Akabaro throws a body punch but Troy moves out of range.
Akabaro throws the kick towards the body but Troy avoids it.
Akabaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akabaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Troy.
A nice side step and Troy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Akabaro throws a big shot that misses.
Akabaro avoids the body shot from Troy.
Akabaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troy just misses with a punch to the body.
Troy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akabaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Akabaro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
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!
Akabaro scores with a leg kick.
Troy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Troy's sensitive parts.
Akabaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Troy works Akabaro's body with a nice hook.
Akabaro digs a good body shot into Troy's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a body shot.
As Akabaro backs off Troy throws a huge counter combo but Akabaro manages to avoid it all.
Troy throws a sloppy head kick and Akabaro moves out of range easily.
Akabaro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Troy just manages to avoid it.
Troy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Troy throws a body shot but no joy.
Troy throws out a leg kick but Akabaro moves out of range and Troy only half commits.
Akabaro takes one to the side of the head.
Troy throws a low kick, looking for Akabaro's leg but Akabaro calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troy.
Hektor Troy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akabaro connects with a leg kick. Troy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Troy misses with a leg kick.
Troy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akabaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Troy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Troy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akabaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Troy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Troy.
Akabaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akabaro 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.
Akabaro misses with the body kick
and Troy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hektor Troy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Troy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Troy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Troy looks to land a right hand but Akabaro moved out of range.
Troy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akabaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Troy slips under a jab from Akabaro.
Akabaro looks to throw the jab but Troy is out of range.
Troy tries a quick counter leg kick but Akabaro is wise to it.
Akabaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Troy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akabaro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Troy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Troy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troy ducks under a wild hook from Akabaro.
Troy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akabaro scores with a nice head shot.
Akabaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Akabaro throws a right hand that misses
and Troy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akabaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Troy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Troy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Troy wants to counter the offense by Akabaro and move into the clinch position.
Troy lunges at Akabaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akabaro's hand.
Akabaro misses with a body shot
and Akabaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Troy misses with a body shot.
Akabaro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Troy manages to circle out of the way.
Troy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Troy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akabaro misses with a hook.
Troy blocks a leg kick.
Troy swings for the body but Akabaro moves out of range. #T2#
Troy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akabaro throws a jab when Troy was well out of range.
Troy throws a body punch but Akabaro moves out of range.
Troy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akabaro throws a right hand that misses
and Troy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troy misses with a hook. Akabaro ducked under it nicely.
Akabaro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Troy just manages to avoid it.
Akabaro misses with a jab to the body
and Troy counters with a left to the body.
Akabaro thows a body kick. Troy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Troy misses with a low kick.
Troy moves out of range as Akabaro strikes.
Akabaro misses with the combination. #T3#
Akabaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Troy throws out the jab.
Akabaro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Troy cracks Akabaro with a good jab.
Akabaro misses with a right hand
and Troy counters with an inside leg kick.
Akabaro swings for the body but Troy moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Troy! But no joy.
Troy moves away from the strike by Akabaro.
A countering left hand to the body from Troy misses.
Akabaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akabaro, as that shot connected.
Troy misses the jab.
Akabaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hektor Troy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akabaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Troy keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Troy. Those never looked like landing.
Akabaro misses with a low kick.
Akabaro misses with a looping right.
Akabaro misses with a left hand
and Troy counters with a stiff right hand.
Troy thumps Akabaro with a low kick.
Kwame Akabaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akabaro misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Troy.
Akabaro tries to land a body kick
and Troy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Troy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Troy has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hektor Troy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Troy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hektor Troy!
Hektor Troy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Kwame Akabaro spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GAMMA#607 Lodbrok v Kha
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Howlett misses with a hook.
Howlett throws a leg kick but Akabaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akabaro throws a lazy body kick
and Howlett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Howlett tries to score with a low kick but Akabaro moves his leg out of the way.
Howlett lands with a cross.
A jab from Howlett misses.
Akabaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Howlett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
A left and a right from Akabaro both land. Nice combination.
Akabaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Howlett.
Akabaro throws a head kick but Howlett moves out of range.
Akabaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Howlett finds it's way round the side to connect with Akabaro's head.
We've been informed that Howlett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Akabaro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett with a jab.
Howlett throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Akabaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akabaro.
Howlett throws a sloppy head kick and Akabaro moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a low kick as Akabaro jumps back.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Akabaro darts in trying to clinch
and Howlett counters with a body kick.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Howlett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akabaro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akabaro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akabaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howlett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Howlett misses with a hook to the body
and Akabaro counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Akabaro.
Howlett scoring well with a low kick there.
Howlett scores with a leg kick.
Howlett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akabaro at a distance.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Howlett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Howlett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akabaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Howlett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Howlett.
Akabaro swings widly with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Akabaro needs to keep his hands up - Howlett had a free shot at his head there.
Howlett throws out a leg kick but Akabaro moves out of range and Howlett only half commits.
Akabaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Howlett misses with a looping left.
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks Akabaro off balance momentarily.
Howlett misses with a low kick.
Akabaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Howlett.
A little jabbing left from Howlett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Howlett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akabaro looks for the body kick but Howlett saw that one coming.
Akabaro lands with a straight right. Howlett didn't see that one coming.
Akabaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Howlett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akabaro scrambles back to his feet.
Howlett cracks Akabaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Howlett looks to land a body kick but Akabaro moved away.
Howlett digs a good body shot into Akabaro's ribs.
Nice shot by Howlett.
Howlett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akabaro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howlett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akabaro. That did some damage!#T4#
Akabaro throws a leg kick
and Akabaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howlett throws a leg kick but Akabaro moved away.
Akabaro throws a wild body kick that Howlett sees coming a mile off.
Howlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Akabaro's head but Akabaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akabaro misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Howlett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akabaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Howlett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Howlett backs away, Akabaro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akabaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akabaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Akabaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Howlett. Howlett obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Howlett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett is looking to slow Akabaro down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Akabaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Akabaro tries to score with a low kick but Howlett moves his leg out of the way.
Howlett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Howlett moved away.
Howlett throws the left hand but Akabaro avoids the punch easily.
Akabaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akabaro throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Akabaro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett throws a body shot but no joy.
Howlett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Howlett throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett lands a nice shot that snaps Akabaro's head back.
That kick from Howlett tenderised Akabaro's leg. Akabaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akabaro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Howlett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akabaro slips a straight right by Howlett.
Akabaro throwing a counter right hand but Howlett manages to avoid it.#T1#
Akabaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett throws a hook but Akabaro avoids it easily.
Akabaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Akabaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howlett.
Howlett thumps Akabaro with a low kick.
Akabaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howlett's sensitive parts.
Akabaro ducks right into an uppercut from Howlett.
Akabaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akabaro slips under a jab.
Akabaro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
It looks like Akabaro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Akabaro moves out of range as Howlett strikes.
Akabaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akabaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
James Howlett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akabaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett lands a nice looking body shot.
Howlett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howlett missing with a left hand there. Akabaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Akabaro 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akabaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Akabaro misses.
Howlett misses with a head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Akabaro on the inside.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Akabaro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlett.
Akabaro looking to stall.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Howlett swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Akabaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Howlett fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro prevents a body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Howlett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Howlett struggles to land a body shot inside as Akabaro controls his hands.
Akabaro tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Akabaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
Howlett can't find room to land a body shot as Akabaro controls the action.
Akabaro works on Howlett's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Howlett as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
Akabaro stalls.
Kwame Akabaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Howlett breaks the clinch.
Howlett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Howlett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akabaro doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Howlett misses.
Akabaro misses with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a straight right hand.
Akabaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Akabaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akabaro avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Howlett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akabaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Howlett connects with an inside leg kick.
Howlett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akabaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akabaro tries to score with a low kick but Howlett moves his leg out of the way.
Howlett swings for the body but Akabaro moves out of range.
Akabaro 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.
Howlett misses with a head kick.
Akabaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
Akabaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Howlett avoided it.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akabaro.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akabaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Howlett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Howlett throws a low kick but Akabaro avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Howlett.
Akabaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Howlett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akabaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akabaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akabaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Howlett counters with a low kick, right behind Akabaro 's knee.
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the body
and Howlett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akabaro lands a nice hook to Howlett's body. Howlett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Howlett.
Akabaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett punishes Akabaro's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Akabaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Howlett.
Akabaro misses with a left hand
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Akabaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akabaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
Akabaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
A swing and a miss from Akabaro.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Akabaro.
And Howlett responds with a good body kick, but Akabaro manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Howlett clinches up against the cage.
Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Akabaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Howlett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it. #T3#
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Howlett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Akabaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro is looking to control Howlett's arms but Howlett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akabaro has his back to the cage.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett misses with a body punch.
Akabaro is working Howlett over against the cage.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Howlett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akabaro backwards.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro stalling.
Howlett lands a left hand.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Kwame Akabaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Howlett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Howlett tries a body shot but Akabaro blocks it.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howlett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
A very excited looking James Howlett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Kwame Akabaro was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: gc128
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Horn missing with a left hand there. Akabaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akabaro.
Akabaro needs to keep his hands up - Horn had a free shot at his head there.
Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
Akabaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Horn connects with a body shot.
Horn jabs Akabaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Horn rushes Akabaro and presses him up against the cage.
Akabaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horn tries a body shot but Akabaro blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horn.
Horn taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akabaro as Horn tries to tie him up.
Horn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Horn blocking some punches.
Horn tries to work over Akabaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Horn tries to pull guard but Akabaro holds him up against the cage and eventually Horn drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Horn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Horn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akabaro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akabaro working aggressively here.
Horn throws a punch but it's blocked by Akabaro.
Horn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kwame Akabaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Horn.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Akabaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro lands a nice uppercut.
Horn tries a body shot but Akabaro blocks it.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Horn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Horn looks winded!
Akabaro blocking some punches. #T2#
Akabaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Akabaro working aggressively here.
Horn tries to throw a body punch but Akabaro avoids it by throwing Horn back against the cage.
Horn tries to stall but Akabaro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horn's elbow.
Akabaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horn as Akabaro tries to tie him up.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horn's elbow.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akabaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Horn controls the action.
Horn has a couple of punches blocked by Akabaro.
Horn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akabaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro is leaning against Horn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Akabaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horn has a couple of punches blocked by Akabaro.
Horn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Horn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Horn misses with a body punch.
Horn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akabaro's elbow.
Horn tries to throw a body punch but Akabaro avoids it by throwing Horn back against the cage.
Horn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Akabaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akabaro pushes Horn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Horn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akabaro's elbow.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
Akabaro tries to work over Horn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Horn controls the action. #TD2#
Horn gets control of Akabaro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Horn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Akabaro stands up and waves to Horn to follow him.
Nice cross by Akabaro.
Akabaro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Akabaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akabaro. That's going to slow Horn down.
Nice shot lands for Akabaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horn misses the jab.
Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
Akabaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akabaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akabaro manages to avoid it.
Akabaro ducks under a wild hook from Horn.
It looked like Akabaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akabaro avoids a kick to the body.
Akabaro scores with a one two! Horn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horn avoids a kick to the body.
Akabaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kwame Akabaro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Horn misses with a body shot.
Akabaro moves out of range as Horn strikes.
Akabaro slips under a jab from Horn.
Akabaro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horn throws an overhand right that lands on Akabaro's shoulder, as Akabaro tries to avoid the shot.
Klas Horn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akabaro.
Akabaro defending well as Horn loads up on a big left hand.
Akabaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horn was well out of range. Poor timing from Akabaro.
Akabaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akabaro throws a shot from downtown. Horn moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akabaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Horn's head.
Horn connects with a solid leg kick.
Horn avoids the body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro digs a good body shot into Horn's ribs.
Kwame Akabaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Akabaro throws out a loose jab but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Horn looks to land a left hand but Akabaro moved out of range nicely.
Akabaro thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akabaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horn moves away.
Horn tests Akabaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akabaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horn finds it's way round the side to connect with Akabaro's head.
Klas Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horn misses with a hook. Akabaro ducked under it nicely.
Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akabaro.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akabaro, right into the meat.
Horn misses with a looping right.
Akabaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akabaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horn misses the jab.
Horn misses with a hook.#T2#
Horn wants to slow Akabaro down by chopping away at his legs.
Horn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akabaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horn throws a shot from downtown. Akabaro moves away and avoids it.
Horn blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horn. Akabaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akabaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horn connects with a body shot.
Akabaro moves out of range as Horn throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Akabaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akabaro.
Horn lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akabaro.
Horn is breathing heavily.
Horn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akabaro.#T3#
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Horn 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.
Akabaro slips under a jab.
Akabaro throwing a counter right hand but Horn manages to avoid it.
Horn takes a swing at Akabaro's ribcage but misses.
Akabaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horn.#TD2#
Horn shoots in and gets a takedown into Akabaro's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akabaro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Akabaro has his feet on Horn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Horn punishes Akabaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Horn misses with a left hand
and Akabaro counters with a slapping leg 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!
Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn.
Akabaro motions for Horn to come forward. Akabaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Horn.
Akabaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horn. That did some damage!
Akabaro 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.
Horn feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Horn moves into the clinch.
Kwame Akabaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Horn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro slows down the pace here.
Akabaro prevents a body shot from Horn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klas Horn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Akabaro slips under a jab from Horn.
Akabaro throws out a loose jab but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akabaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akabaro misses with a body shot.
Horn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akabaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horn misses with a few strikes there.
Akabaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left and a right from Horn both land. Nice combination.
Akabaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akabaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akabaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro walks into a jab.
Horn avoids the body shot from Akabaro. #T1#
Akabaro throws a good cross that connects.
Akabaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Horn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horn misses with an uppercut. Akabaro saw that one coming.
Horn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akabaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Horn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akabaro throws a right hand that Horn ducks under and follows up with a left that Horn also avoids with ease.
Horn blocks the body kick.
Horn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro throws out a leg kick but Horn moves out of range and Akabaro only half commits.
Horn wants to counter with a clinch but Akabaro pushes him away.
A left lands for Horn.#T2#
Akabaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horn.
Horn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akabaro scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horn misses with a hook
and Horn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akabaro throws the kick towards the body but Horn avoids it.
Akabaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akabaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horn throws a leg kick
and Akabaro counters with a body kick that stops Horn in his tracks momentarily.
Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horn.
Akabaro throwing a counter right hand but Horn manages to avoid it.
Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akabaro.
Horn throws a hook to the side of Akabaro's head but Akabaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akabaro throws a lazy right hand but Horn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horn throws a hook to the side of Akabaro's head but Akabaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Horn avoids the head kick by Akabaro. #CL2#
Horn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akabaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Horn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horn blocking some punches.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akabaros head.
Akabaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horns head.
Horn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horn jumps guard but Akabaro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Horn goes for a takedown attempt but Akabaro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akabaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Akabaro throws a shot from downtown. Horn moves away and avoids it.
Horn throws a body kick that misses.
Horn misses with a left hand
and Akabaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horn connects with the punch.
Horn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horn throws a body punch but Akabaro moves out of range.
Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akabaro manages to avoid it.
Akabaro throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily.
Horn moves out of range as Akabaro throws a body kick.
Jab by Horn.
Horn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horn lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kwame Akabaro.
I think Akabaro 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Akabaro!
Kwame Akabaro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: gc126
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Akabaro lands a nice shot that snaps Pourramenazanali's head back.
Akabaro throws a body punch but Pourramenazanali moves out of range.
Pourramenazanali tries to land a leg kick but Akabaro saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Akabaro moves into range and clinches up with Pourramenazanali.
Akabaro gets underhooks to prevent Pourramenazanali's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pourramenazanali.
Akabaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro has Pourramenazanali pressed against the cage.
Pourramenazanali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pourramenazanali is trying to maintain a safe position but Akabaro gets an underhook and turns Pourramenazanali into the cage.
Pourramenazanali just leaning against Akabaro, taking a breather.
Pourramenazanali working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pourramenazanali lands a shoulder strike.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akabaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Pourramenazanali trying to stall but Akabaro improves his position.
Akabaro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
Come on Akabaro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Akabaro throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akabaro lands a body shot.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pourramenazanali is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short body shot lands from Akabaro as the two fighters clinch.
Akabaro blocks an uppercut.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Pourramenazanali lands an uppercut.
Akabaro presses Pourramenazanali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Akabaro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro. #T2#
Akabaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro presses Pourramenazanali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pourramenazanali is breathing heavily.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Pourramenazanali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pourramenazanali throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akabaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pourramenazanali wants to stall.
Pourramenazanali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Pourramenazanali avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Pourramenazanali blocking some punches.
Pourramenazanali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro avoids the elbow strike from Pourramenazanali, against the cage.
Akabaro blocks the elbow strike.
Akabaro is struggling to control the position.
Pourramenazanali blocking some punches.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A hook to the body from Akabaro.
A right hook to the body lands for Akabaro.
Akabaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Akabaro - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Akabaro.
Akabaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a right hand.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro works on Pourramenazanali's body with a couple of short punches.
Akabaro lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Akabaro as the two fighters clinch.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Pourramenazanali trying to stall but Akabaro improves his position.
Pourramenazanali looking to slow down the pace here.
Pourramenazanali seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Akabaro is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T4#
Pourramenazanali takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Akabaro.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Pourramenazanali controls his hands.
Pourramenazanali prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pourramenazanali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akabaro tries to work over Pourramenazanali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Pourramenazanali blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Akabaro.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Akabaro as the two fighters clinch.
Akabaro tries to work over Pourramenazanali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pourramenazanali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akabaro can pounce on him.
Pourramenazanali throws a jab but it's blocked by Akabaro.
Akabaro flicks out a counter leg kick but Pourramenazanali steps away.
Pourramenazanali avoids a kick to the body.
Akabaro takes a swing at Pourramenazanali's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Pourramenazanali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akabaro delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Akabaro closes the distance and clinches.
Pourramenazanali is trying to stall.
Akabaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pourramenazanali is looking to break free of the clinch but Akabaro has double underhooks.
Pourramenazanali looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Pourramenazanali avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Pourramenazanali. #BC#
Pourramenazanali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Pourramenazanali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akabaro throws a solid leg kick but Pourramenazanali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akabaro.
Akabaro slips a jab from Pourramenazanali.
Akabaro scores with a leg kick.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pourramenazanali shoots in for a double leg but Akabaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akabaro lands a leg kick that knocks Pourramenazanali off balance momentarily.
Akabaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pourramenazanali moves away.
Pourramenazanali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pourramenazanali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Akabaro.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akabaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akabaro is looking to land body kicks.
Pourramenazanali 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.
A low kick from Pourramenazanali is predictable there
and Akabaro counters with a head kick. That will keep Pourramenazanali thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Akabaro. Pourramenazanali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akabaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Pourramenazanali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akabaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pourramenazanali.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akabaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akabaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akabaro scores with a spinning back kick!
Pourramenazanali tries a low kick but Akabaro avoids it.
Akabaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Pourramenazanali off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Pourramenazanali is rocked!
Pourramenazanali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akabaro counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwame Akabaro!
Kwame Akabaro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: gc120
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Finkle swings widly with a right hand
and Akabaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finkle lands a jab to the nose.
Akabaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finkle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akabaro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Finkle throws a low kick, looking for Akabaro's leg but Akabaro calmly moves out of range.
Finkle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Finkle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left lands for Finkle.
A big left from Finkle misses.
Akabaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finkle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akabaro blocks a head kick by Finkle.
Finkle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akabaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Akabaro.
Akabaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akabaro cracks Finkle with an open hand slap.
Finkle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akabaro.
Finkle looks to throw the jab but Akabaro is out of range.
A nice side step and Akabaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Finkle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akabaro.
Ray Finkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akabaro moves out of range of the body kick from Finkle.
Akabaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finkle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid body kick from Akabaro.
Finkle is breathing heavily.
Finkle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akabaro punishes Finkle's body with a nice straight punch.
Finkle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akabaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finkle at a distance.
Akabaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finkle moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
It looked like Finkle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finkle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Akabaro counters with a nice body shot.
Akabaro scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akabaro throws a sloppy head kick and Finkle moves out of range easily.
Finkle lands a leg kick that knocks Akabaro off balance momentarily.#T2#
Finkle moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
Finkle tries a head kick but it misses.
Finkle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akabaro. That one must have hurt.
Finkle checks a leg kick.
Akabaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finkle.
Finkle misses with a hook
and Akabaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick by Akabaro misses
and Finkle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Finkle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finkle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro digs a right hand underneath Finkle's ribcage. Finkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Akabaro.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akabaro.
A body shot lands from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards. #T3#
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Akabaro lands a shot to the body.
Finkle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akabaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
A short right from Akabaro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finkle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akabaro's brow.
Akabaro digs a right hand underneath Finkle's ribcage. Finkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Akabaro - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finkle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akabaro's brow.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Finkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkle or not.
A body shot lands from Akabaro.
A nice left hand lands by Akabaro.
Akabaro digs a right hand into Finkle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finkle's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akabaro.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
Akabaro lands with a short shot to the head.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finkles head.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akabaro digs a right hand underneath Finkle's ribcage. Finkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Akabaro jabs Finkle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finkle throws a sloppy body shot
and Akabaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akabaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akabaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Akabaro ducks under a wild hook from Finkle.
Akabaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finkle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akabaro is able to avoid easily.
Akabaro cracks Finkle with a good jab.
Finkle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akabaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akabaro lands a slapping body shot.
Akabaro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Akabaro forces Finkle back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
A short right from Akabaro on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro. #T1#
Finkle misses with a knee to the head.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akabaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Finkle is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akabaro.
Oh Finkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akabaro lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Akabaro.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkle or not.
Akabaro is working Finkle over against the cage.
Akabaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finkle.
Finkle seems to have got his legs back now.
Akabaro is leaning against Finkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Akabaro 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.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finkles head.
Finkle takes a shot to the head.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Akabaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Akabaro presses Finkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akabaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
Finkle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Akabaro digs a right hand underneath Finkle's ribcage. Finkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akabaro is defending well for now.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action. #T3#
Akabaro works on Finkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Finkle misses with a knee strike.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Finkle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akabaro gets through Finkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finkle misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a body punch. #T4#
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Akabaro - that landed with a thud.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro managing to block the knees to the body from Finkle.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finkle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akabaro lands a left hand.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro works on Finkle's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akabaro lands a left hand.
Akabaro pushes Finkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akabaro presses Finkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Finkle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Akabaro connects with a leg kick. Finkle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finkle misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akabaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akabaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body. Finkle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akabaro jabs Finkle to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Akabaro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akabaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Akabaro as the two fighters clinch.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akabaro lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkle or not.
Akabaro lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Akabaro.
Finkle tries to work over Akabaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro avoids the elbow strike from Finkle, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finkle takes a shot to the head.
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
Akabaro lands a nice uppercut.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finkle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akabaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
Akabaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Finkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Akabaro avoids the damage to the body.
Akabaro presses Finkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Akabaro on the inside.
Nice body punch from Akabaro - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Finkle misses with a knee strike.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akabaro is leaning against Finkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkle or not.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Kwame Akabaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Akabaro tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro pushes Finkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Finkle misses with a knee strike.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akabaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro gets through Finkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finkle missing with knees to the body.
Ray Finkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akabaro lands a body shot.
Finkle takes a shot to the head.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akabaro avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Akabaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akabaro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Akabaro!
Our winner, Kwame Akabaro, 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.

Event: gc114
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Laoka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Laoka coming out on top.
A lazy body kick from Akabaro
and Laoka counters with an inside leg kick.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Laoka's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Laoka misses the target.
Laoka takes a swing at Akabaro's ribcage but misses.
Akabaro scores with a nice body kick.
Akabaro delivers a nice body kick.
Laoka throws a looping overhand right but Akabaro ducks down to avoid it.
Akabaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akabaro misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Laoka gets tackled into the cage by Akabaro. Akabaro maintains the clinch.
Laoka lands with a short shot to the head.
Laoka scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Laoka. #T1#
Akabaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka swings wildly with an uppercut but Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laoka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro letting Laoka take a breather here.
We've been informed that Akabaro has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Laoka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akabaro is keeping busy.
Laoka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Laoka stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Laoka.
A short uppercut from Laoka.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laoka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laoka.
Laoka scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akabaro avoids it.#T2#
Laoka trying to stall but Akabaro improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laoka stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laoka.
A shot in the inside from Laoka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laoka.
Laoka looking to stall.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike.
Laoka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Laoka misses with the head strike.
Akabaro lands with a short shot to the head.
Laoka prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
A hook to the body from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro. #T3#
Laoka tries to work over Akabaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro lands a shot to the body.
Akabaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Laoka avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
Akabaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laoka misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laoka is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro is working Laoka over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Akabaro - that landed with a thud.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laoka stalling in the clinch but Akabaro improves position.
Akabaro tries to work over Laoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow. #T4#
Laoka misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Akabaro.
Akabaro stalling the fight.
Laoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laokas head.
Laoka scores with a knee to the head.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Laoka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laoka looking to stall.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Akabaro controls his hands.
Akabaro blocks a body shot from Laoka.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
Akabaro gets through Laoka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Laoka avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Laoka is looking to control Akabaro's arms but Akabaro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laoka has his back to the cage.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Akabaro controls his hands.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Laoka avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kwame Akabaro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Akabaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laoka.
Akabaro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laoka blocks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Akabaro. That snapped Laoka's head back.
Laoka keeps the fight on the outside.#KD2#
Akabaro drops Laoka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laoka looks back up at him and smiles so Akabaro waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Laoka is rocked!
Akabaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Laoka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laoka moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
Laoka seems to have got his legs back now.
Laoka moves out of range as Akabaro throws a body kick.
Akabaro misses with a body shot.
Akabaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laoka momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laoka misses the shot to the body.
Akabaro avoids the body shot from Laoka.
Akabaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akabaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akabaro tries to clinch up.
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laoka.
Katsu Laoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Akabaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laoka under the eye.
Nice cross by Laoka.
Nice straight punches there by Laoka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laoka.
Laoka is looking to slow Akabaro down with leg kicks.
Akabaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laoka misses with a hook. Akabaro ducked under it nicely.
Akabaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Laoka takes a swing at Akabaro's ribcage but misses.
Akabaro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laoka avoids the head kick by Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Laoka counters with a right hand to the body.
Laoka lands with a hook. Akabaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akabaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akabaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Laoka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akabaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akabaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laoka can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akabaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Laoka circles away.
Laoka tried to score with a low kick but Akabaro checks it.
Laoka blocks a head kick by Akabaro.
Laoka scores with a jab.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the body
and Laoka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laoka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akabaro moves away from the strike by Laoka.
Akabaro defending well as Laoka loads up on a big left hand.
Akabaro misses with a wild body shot.
Akabaro misses with a hook
and Laoka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akabaro thinking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Akabaro 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.
Akabaro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laoka with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Akabaro looks to clinch
and Laoka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laoka misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Akabaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akabaro 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.
Laoka tries a low kick but Akabaro avoids it.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Laoka avoids the body shot from Akabaro.
Laoka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laoka.
Akabaro misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Laoka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akabaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laoka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laoka misses with a wild body shot.
Laoka connects with a right hand. Akabaro shakes it off.
Laoka misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Akabaro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Akabaro.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Laoka prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
A right hook to the body lands for Laoka.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laoka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laoka.
Laoka is leaning against Akabaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laoka blocking some punches.
Akabaro misses with some punches.
Laoka lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akabaro.
Laoka can't find room to land a body shot as Akabaro controls the action.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laoka.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka lands a hook that snaps the head of Akabaro backwards.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
Akabaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsu Laoka dominated that second round.
That's time! Laoka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Akabaro slips a jab from Laoka.
Akabaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laoka tries to bum rush Akabaro with a series of wild strikes but Akabaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laoka backing away here, and Akabaro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Laoka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akabaro under the eye.
Akabaro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laoka rather than just go for the knockout.
Laoka punishes Akabaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Laoka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laoka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akabaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laoka lands with a straight right. Akabaro didn't see that one coming.
Akabaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laoka connects with a looping right hand.
Akabaro misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Laoka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Laoka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laoka misses with a two punch combination.
Akabaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akabaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akabaro scores with a jab to the body.
Akabaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laoka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akabaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akabaro throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Laoka. That snapped Akabaro's head back.
Laoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akabaro throws the left hand but Laoka avoids the punch easily.
Laoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akabaro tries to clinch but Laoka moves away
and Laoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Laoka digs a good body shot into Akabaro's ribs.
Laoka misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Akabaro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laoka.
Laoka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laoka avoiding damage.
Akabaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laoka presses Akabaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laoka pushes Akabaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akabaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laoka.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laoka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Laoka lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laoka.
Laoka stalling in the clinch but Akabaro improves position.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
Laoka is trying to maintain a safe position but Akabaro gets an underhook and turns Laoka into the cage.
Akabaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akabaro letting Laoka take a breather here.
Laoka crunches a lovely knee into Akabaro's ribcage.
Akabaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Laoka.
Laoka lands a shoulder strike.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Akabaro.
Laoka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akabaro.
Laoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laoka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Laoka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akabaro up against the cage.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro digs a right hand underneath Laoka's ribcage. Laoka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Akabaro gets through Laoka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Laoka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akabaro presses Laoka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laoka prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Laoka prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Laoka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akabaro blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Laoka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laoka 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Laoka!
Katsu Laoka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Kwame Akabaro had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: gc111
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1#
Sithole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Akabaro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Akabaro misses with a wild body shot.
Akabaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sithole was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sithole scores with the left hand. Akabaro knows he should have avoided that one.
Akabaro moves out of range as Sithole strikes.
Akabaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sithole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akabaro.
Akabaro 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akabaro. Sithole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akabaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sithole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sithole misses with a left hand
and Akabaro counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akabaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sithole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akabaro moves away.
Akabaro digs a good hook to Sithole's body.
Sithole lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akabaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sithole. #T1#
Akabaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sithole swings widly with a right hand
and Akabaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sithole throws out a loose jab but Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sithole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akabaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sithole throws a sloppy head kick and Akabaro moves out of range easily.
Akabaro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sithole just manages to avoid it.
Sithole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Akabaro misses with a wild body shot.
Sithole looks to land a right hand but Akabaro moved out of range.
Akabaro is looking to counter with head kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sithole has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A solid body kick from Akabaro.
Moses Sithole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akabaro cracks Sithole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Akabaro lands.
Akabaro's corner calls for a 1-2. Akabaro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sithole lands a head shot.#T2#
Sithole throws a lazy uppercut
and Akabaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sithole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akabaro throws a leg kick which misses Sithole's front leg but catches the back leg as Sithole tries to avoid it.
Akabaro is looking to wear down Sithole with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akabaro missing with a left hand there. Sithole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Sithole feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Akabaro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Akabaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Sithole swings wildly with an uppercut but Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Sithole blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro pushes Sithole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sithole blocks an uppercut.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sithole.
A head punch on the inside from Akabaro fails to land. #T3#
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sithole's elbow.
Akabaro tries to work over Sithole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sithole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akabaro prevents it.
Akabaro cracks Sithole with a nice body shot.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro tries to work over Sithole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Sithole breaks from the clinch.
Sithole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akabaro on the side of the head.
Akabaro misses with a body shot.
Akabaro throws a head kick but Sithole moves out of range.
Sithole misses with a low kick.
Sithole lands a nice shot to the body.
Sithole blocks the body kick.
Sithole throws out a counter right but Akabaro avoids it with no problem.
Sithole misses with a body punch
and Akabaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sithole looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.#T4#
Sithole scores with a jab. Akabaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sithole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akabaro's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sithole cracks Akabaro with a good jab.
Akabaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Akabaro leaves Sithole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akabaro lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akabaro.
Sithole shoots in but no luck this time.
Kwame Akabaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Sithole.
Sithole lands with a nice body punch.
Sithole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akabaro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sithole.
Kwame Akabaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Sithole.
Sithole shoots in for a takedown but Akabaro shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Akabaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Akabaro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akabaro moves away from the strike by Sithole.
Sithole checks the leg kick.
Akabaro is looking to land body kicks.
Akabaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sithole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sithole cracks Akabaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akabaro takes a swing at Sithole's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Akabaro misses the target.
Sithole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sithole throws a leg kick but Akabaro sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole tests Akabaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sithole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akabaro swings for the body but Sithole moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sithole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akabaro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sithole throws a low kick, looking for Akabaro's leg but Akabaro calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Sithole throws a good cross that connects.
Sithole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akabaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sithole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akabaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sithole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akabaro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sithole scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Sithole misses
and Akabaro counters with a left to the body.
Akabaro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akabaro misses the shot to the body.
Sithole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sithole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akabaro. That did some damage!
Akabaro misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Sithole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Akabaro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sithole is in Akabaro's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Akabaro uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
Akabaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akabaro lands a leg kick that knocks Sithole off balance momentarily.
Akabaro misses the body punch
and Sithole counters with a stiff right hand.
Akabaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sithole tries a low kick but Akabaro avoids it.
A low kick from Sithole misses
and Akabaro counters with a series of strikes. Sithole will be more careful next time no doubt.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the body
and Sithole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sithole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sithole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akabaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sithole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akabaro misses with a hook.
Sithole is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sithole just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro throws a counter high kick but Sithole was just alert enough to avoid it.
Akabaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sithole.#T3#
Akabaro misses with a body shot.
Sithole tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sithole throws a one two combo.
Sithole lands with an overhand left.
Akabaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sithole moves away.
Sithole with a nice cross.
Sithole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sithole throws a solid leg kick but Akabaro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sithole.
Sithole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sithole throws a solid leg kick but Akabaro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sithole.
Akabaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sithole in his tracks.
Akabaro blocks a jab.
Sithole blocks a jab.
Akabaro scores with a jab. Sithole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akabaro lands a jab to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro 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.
Good work by Akabaro as he checks the leg kick.
Sithole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akabaro.
Akabaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sithole misses with a body shot.
Akabaro checks a leg kick.
Akabaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Akabaro avoids the head kick by Sithole.
Akabaro cracks the inside of Sithole's front leg.
Sithole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akabaro takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sithole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akabaro.
Akabaro lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Akabaro wants to slow Sithole down by chopping away at his legs.
Sithole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Sithole 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!
#R3#
Akabaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akabaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sithole if he has to take too many more of those.
Sithole is looking to chop away at Akabaro's legs.
Akabaro throws a body punch but Sithole moves out of range.
Sithole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Sithole misses.
Akabaro thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Akabaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sithole doesn't seem phased though.
Sithole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sithole wants to land a leg kick but Akabaro is out of range.
Sithole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akabaro.
Akabaro drops Sithole with a naaaaasty hook - Sithole is in real trouble here! Akabaro dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Akabaro!
Our winner, Kwame Akabaro, 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.

Event: gc104
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Akabaro slips under a jab from Rokicki.
Akabaro slips a jab from Rokicki.
Rokicki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akabaro on the side of the head.
Rokicki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akabaro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rokicki really felt that one!
Akabaro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Rokicki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a head shot.
Rokicki misses with a body punch
and Akabaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro looks to land a body kick but Rokicki moved away.
Rokicki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akabaro misses with a low kick.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokicki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Piotr Rokicki has been cut.
Rokicki throws a body punch but Akabaro moves out of range. #T1#
Rokicki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rokicki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rokicki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rokicki moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
Some bone on bone action there as Akabaro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akabaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Rokicki misses its intended target.
Akabaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rokicki moves out of range as Akabaro throws a body kick.
Akabaro moves away from the strike by Rokicki.
Rokicki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akabaro is looking to slow Rokicki down with leg kicks. #T2#
Akabaro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rokicki throws a sloppy head kick and Akabaro moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokicki throws a series of strikes that have Akabaro backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Rokicki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Rokicki misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Akabaro. Those never looked like landing.
Rokicki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akabaro throws out the jab.
Akabaro looks to land a left hand but Rokicki moved out of range nicely.
Rokicki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rokicki missing with a left hand there. Akabaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rokicki tries a low kick but Akabaro avoids it.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Rokicki misses the jab.
Akabaro is looking to counter with a body kick.
Akabaro misses with a straight left.
Rokicki connects with a body shot that sends Akabaro's belly button to the back.
Rokicki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akabaro's hands.
Nice uppercut there from Rokicki.
Rokicki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akabaro.
Rokicki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akabaro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rokicki is out of range.
Rokicki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Rokicki blocks the leg kick.
Rokicki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akabaro.#T4#
Rokicki lands a leg kick that knocks Akabaro off balance momentarily.
Rokicki throws a jab when Akabaro was well out of range.
Akabaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rokicki if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokicki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rokicki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akabaro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rokicki just manages to avoid it.
Akabaro throws a wild body kick that Rokicki sees coming a mile off.
Rokicki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Rokicki there.
Akabaro delivers a nice body kick.
Akabaro tries to land a leg kick but Rokicki saw it coming and moves away.
Akabaro thuds a left hand into Rokicki's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kwame Akabaro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piotr Rokicki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Akabaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rokicki to counter with a crisp jab.
Akabaro slips under a jab.
Rokicki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rokicki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rokicki throws an overhand right that lands on Akabaro's shoulder, as Akabaro tries to avoid the shot.
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokicki.
Akabaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rokicki is out of range and Akabaro settles back down.
Akabaro cracks Rokicki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Rokicki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akabaro is able to avoid easily.
Akabaro throws a shot from downtown. Rokicki moves away and avoids it.
Rokicki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Akabaro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akabaro wants to land a leg kick but Rokicki is out of range.
Rokicki scores with a jab to the head.
Akabaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rokicki misses with a hook. Akabaro ducked under it nicely.
Akabaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rokicki looks to land a left hand but Akabaro moved out of range nicely.
Rokicki connects with a crisp jab.
Rokicki avoids the body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a leg kick
and Rokicki counters with an outside leg kick.
Akabaro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rokicki misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Akabaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akabaro looks for the body kick but Rokicki saw that one coming. #T2#
Akabaro throws a body punch but Rokicki moves out of range.
Rokicki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rokicki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akabaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Rokicki.
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!
Akabaro misses the shot to the body.
Akabaro misses with a wild body shot.
Rokicki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rokicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro slips under a jab from Rokicki.
Akabaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rokicki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akabaro has time to react.
Piotr Rokicki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akabaro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Rokicki to counter with a crisp jab.
Akabaro throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Akabaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Akabaro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Rokicki to counter with a crisp jab.
Akabaro 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Akabaro.
Rokicki jabs Akabaro right on the nose. Akabaro blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Akabaro is rocked!
Akabaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Rokicki counters with an outside leg kick.
Oh Akabaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rokicki! Akabaro is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Rokicki! Piotr Rokicki retains his middleweight title!
Piotr Rokicki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Kwame Akabaro had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: gc100
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Laoka misses with a straight left.
Laoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laoka looks to throw the jab but Akabaro is out of range.
Laoka looks to land a right hand but Akabaro moved out of range.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Laoka. Beautiful body shot.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akabaro.
Laoka throws a looping overhand right but Akabaro ducks down to avoid it.
Laoka loads up on a big right hand but Akabaro slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laoka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laoka misses with a body shot.
Laoka looks to land a right hand but Akabaro moved out of range.
Laoka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laoka lands a jab to Akabaro's midsection.#T1#
Laoka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laoka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laoka misses with a series of wild punches.
Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laoka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crunch! Laoka slams his shin into Akabaro's torso.
Laoka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Akabaro takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laoka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laoka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akabaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro tries to work over Laoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
Nice body punch from Akabaro. #T2#
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Akabaro lands a body shot.
Laoka stalling the fight.
Laoka prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
Laoka looking to slow down the pace here.
Laoka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akabaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laoka misses with a knee strike.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a right hand.
Laoka can't find room to land a body shot as Akabaro controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Laoka throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Laoka.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro's coach down at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Akabaro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Laoka blocks an uppercut.
Laoka blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Laoka blocking some punches.
Laoka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akabaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Laoka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akabaro's elbow.
Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laoka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akabaro.
Laoka scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akabaro.
Akabaro lands an uppercut.
Akabaro works on Laoka's body with a couple of short punches.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro lands a body shot.
Laoka is breathing heavily.
Laoka lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
Akabaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laoka backwards. #T4#
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laoka tries to land knees in the clinch but Akabaro avoids the damage to the body.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Akabaro fails to land.
Akabaro tries to work over Laoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro pushes Laoka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Akabaro.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Laoka digs a right hand into Akabaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akabaro's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Laoka.
Akabaro pushes Laoka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
Akabaro avoids a wild elbow strike from Laoka.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Akabaro.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Laoka avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Katsu Laoka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Laoka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laoka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akabaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Katsu Laoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laoka blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laoka. That's going to slow Akabaro down.
The fighters circling - Laoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laoka connects with a solid leg kick.
Akabaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laoka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akabaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laoka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Akabaro blocks the leg kick.
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laoka.
Laoka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laoka. Akabaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laoka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Akabaro misses the shot to the body.
Laoka swings widly with a right hand
and Akabaro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laoka thinking.
Laoka tries to land a leg kick but Akabaro saw it coming and moves away.
Akabaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Laoka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laoka moves forwards but Akabaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Akabaro 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Laoka.
Laoka throws a looping overhand right but Akabaro ducks down to avoid it.
Akabaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laoka manages to avoid it.
Laoka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Akabaro counter with a right hand.
Akabaro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laoka rather than just go for the knockout.
Laoka 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.
Akabaro throws a leg kick
and Laoka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akabaro tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Laoka counter with a right hand.
Laoka darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laoka misses with an uppercut
and Akabaro counters with a low kick, right behind Laoka 's knee.
Akabaro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Laoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Akabaro. Beautiful body shot.
Akabaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laoka throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Laoka.
Laoka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akabaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akabaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akabaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laoka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Laoka misses its target.
Akabaro scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laoka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akabaro throws a front kick that sends Laoka stumbling back into the cage.
Akabaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laoka.#T3##CL2#
Akabaro has Laoka up against the cage in a clinch.
Akabaro tries to work over Laoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akabaro.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akabaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akabaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laoka prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro works on Laoka's body with a couple of short punches.
Akabaro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but Akabaro blocks with his arms.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Akabaro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akabaro gets through Laoka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akabaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Laoka avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but Akabaro avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
Laoka prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akabaro.
Akabaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akabaro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laoka throws out a loose jab but Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akabaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akabaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Akabaro has closed the distance and engaged Laoka in a clinch.
Laoka blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro presses Laoka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Akabaro works on Laoka's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laoka blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akabaro lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Akabaro.
Akabaro leaning against his opponent.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Akabaro - that landed with a thud.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Akabaro.
Akabaro is working Laoka over against the cage.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Akabaro scores with a shot to the side of Laoka's head.
Akabaro scores with a shot to the side of Laoka's head.
Akabaro lands a shot to the body.
Akabaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Akabaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro tries to work over Laoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Akabaro. #ROC2#
Laoka is rocked!
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oh Laoka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akabaro pushes Laoka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laoka slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
Laoka seems to have got his legs back now.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Akabaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro works on Laoka's body with a couple of short punches.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Akabaro avoiding damage as Laoka throws knees to the body.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Laoka wants to stall.
Laoka misses with the head strike.
Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laoka.
Laoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akabaro throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Laoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laoka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but Akabaro blocks with his arms.
Laoka tries a body shot but Akabaro blocks it.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but Akabaro blocks with his arms.
Laoka lands a nice uppercut.
Akabaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Akabaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Laoka fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Laoka.
Laoka takes a shot to the head.
Akabaro just leaning against Laoka, taking a breather.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Akabaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka has a couple of punches blocked by Akabaro.
Akabaro presses Laoka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Akabaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akabaro lands a big right hand that drops Laoka! The killer instinct kicks in and Akabaro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Akabaro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Akabaro!
A relieved looking Kwame Akabaro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: gc93
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Akabaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Howlett is just out of range.
Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howlett.
An attempted straight right counter from Akabaro misses the target.#CL#
Akabaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howlett, pushing him back against the cage.
Akabaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett lands with a left to the head.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Akabaro pushes Howlett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akabaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Howlett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Akabaro.
Howlett blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howlett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howlett has a couple of punches blocked by Akabaro.
Akabaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I was talking to Akabaro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howlett tries to land knees in the clinch but Akabaro avoids the damage to the body.
Howlett tries to work over Akabaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro blocking some punches.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Howlett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
We've been informed that Howlett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akabaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Howlett can't find room to land a body shot as Akabaro controls the action.
Howlett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
Akabaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlett.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Akabaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Howlett has had enough of the clinch but Akabaro keeps him there for the moment.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro gets through Howlett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howlett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akabaro's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Akabaro as the two fighters clinch.
Akabaro misses with some punches.
Howlett scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Howlett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akabaro backwards.
Howlett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akabaro blocks it with crossed arms.
Howlett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Akabaro.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akabaro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Howlett struggles to land a body shot inside as Akabaro controls his hands.
Howlett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akabaro backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro working aggressively here.
Howlett misses with some punches.
Howlett swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
A head punch on the inside from Howlett fails to land.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro blocking some punches.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akabaro has Howlett pressed against the cage, preventing Howlett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akabaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howlett misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Akabaro.
Howlett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Akabaro.
Howlett looks winded!
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro blocks an elbow strike from Howlett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akabaro is leaning against Howlett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akabaro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Akabaro thows a body kick. Howlett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Howlett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akabaro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howlett scrambles back to his feet.
Howlett moves out of range of the body kick.
Akabaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Akabaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Howlett is just out of range.
Akabaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Howlett counter with a right hand.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Akabaro throws a body punch but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Howlett.
Akabaro checks a leg kick.
Howlett throws a sloppy head kick
and Akabaro counters with a nice body kick.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Howlett throws out a counter right but Akabaro avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A big right from Howlett misses.
Howlett misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Akabaro.
Howlett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Howlett throws a jab but it's blocked by Akabaro.
Howlett blocks a head kick by Akabaro.
Akabaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akabaro throws a leg kick
and Howlett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akabaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akabaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Howlett circles away.
Akabaro blocks the body kick.
Akabaro thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Howlett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akabaro avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Akabaro looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Akabaro defending well as Howlett loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body.
Akabaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Akabaro darts in and clinches Howlett up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Howlett.
Nice body punch from Howlett.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howlett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Akabaro. #T3#
Howlett working aggressively here.
Howlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akabaro misses with some punches.
Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Howlett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwame Akabaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akabaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro avoiding damage as Howlett throws knees to the body.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howlett.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
Howlett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akabaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro prevents a body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Good body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Akabaro fails to land.
Akabaro pushes Howlett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Howlett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akabaro misses with some punches.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akabaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Howlett gets through Akabaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro blocking some punches.
Howlett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akabaro misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Howlett fails to land.
Howlett blocking some punches.
Akabaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Akabaro gets through Howlett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Howlett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Akabaro thows a leg kick but Howlett checks it
letting Howlett counter with a right hand. #CL#
Akabaro moves into the clinch successfully.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett lands a shoulder strike.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but Akabaro blocks with his arms.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Howlett misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Akabaro.
Howlett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Akabaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akabaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akabaro takes a shot to the head.
Howlett blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Akabaro fails to land.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike.
Akabaro presses Howlett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Akabaro.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro gets through Howlett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett has had enough of the clinch but Akabaro keeps him there for the moment.
Howlett misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro. #T2#
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Howlett blocking some punches.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akabaro.
Akabaro blocks a body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro blocks a body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
Akabaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akabaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it. #T3#
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
A short right from Akabaro.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Howlett tries to break the clinch but Akabaro is controlling the position.
Akabaro blocks an uppercut.
Howlett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akabaro.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro is leaning against Howlett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howlett throws a punch but it's blocked by Akabaro. #BC2#
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwame Akabaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Akabaro moves into range and clinches up with Howlett.
Akabaro cracks Howlett with a nice body shot.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Howlett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a body shot.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howlett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro digs a right hand into Howlett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Howlett's gas tank.
Akabaro lands a shot to the body.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Akabaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akabaro 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Akabaro!
A relieved looking Kwame Akabaro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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