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IGR 26 - Akiyama vs. Killa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibson comes into the arena with Drake - Fear blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Randy Gibson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Davis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gibson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis gets full guard.
Davis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gibson passes Davis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gibson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Gibson is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Davis is looking to escape.
Gibson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
Gibson is landing with some decent strikes but Davis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gibson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape.
Davis taking shots to the head.
Gibson is stalling here but it's allowed Davis to get half guard.
Davis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gibson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gibson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis.
Gibson is looking to improve his position.
Davis is tying to control. Gibson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gibson wants to get back to full guard but Davis has passed into side control.
Gibson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Davis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Davis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davis takes Gibson's back.
Davis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Davis is hanging on to Gibson's back as he tries to escape.
Gibson trying to control but not successfully.
Davis controlling well, preventing Gibson from escaping the position.
Gibson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Davis gets his way!
Davis sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gibson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Davis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - Leer aber Techno. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perry has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Perry is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.
Perry keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
Perry is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silva for a finish.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Perry's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva advances position into side control!
Perry is looking to reverse the position.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perry can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Perry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Perry!
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Perry defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looks gassed!
Perry stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Perry throws a strike aimed at the side of Silva's head but Silva avoids it well.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Perry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perry is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Perry defends the submission attempt.
Perry is looking to escape.
Perry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Perry defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Perry trying to control from the bottom.
Perry tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perry defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Perry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Perry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Perry wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Perry doesn't defend quickly enough and Silva has managed to lock this one up! Can Perry escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silva on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhymes throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rhymes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhymes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rhymes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Rhymes is keeping the position.
Rhymes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Rhymes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson won't allow Rhymes to pass to mount.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Rhymes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhymes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Rhymes wants to stand but Jackson has his arm trapped.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhymes which made him look bad.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rhymes scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Rhymes advances to half guard.
Rhymes works his way into full mount!
Rhymes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rhymes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Rhymes maintains control.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Rhymes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rhymes is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Rhymes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rhymes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rhymes pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Rhymes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhymes is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busta Rhymes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rhymes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rhymes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhymes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rhymes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhymes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhymes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhymes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rhymes wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson has his foot on Rhymes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhymes works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rhymes has passed into side control.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Rhymes prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Rhymes pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Rhymes gets back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rhymes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rhymes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rhymes turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Rhymes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Rhymes tries to pass.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Rhymes pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhymes's guard.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Rhymes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackson cracks Rhymes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rhymes some visible discomfort.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson cracks Rhymes with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhymes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson cracks Rhymes with a big right hand but Rhymes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rhymes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Rhymes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rhymes's legs.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rhymes has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhymes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rhymes stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunter Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhymes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rhymes throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Rhymes circles away easily
and Rhymes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Rhymes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhymes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rhymes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rhymes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rhymes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rhymes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhymes is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rhymes turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rhymes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Rhymes defends easily.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Rhymes frees his head nicely. Oh but Jackson has switched to an armbar! Rhymes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hunter Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ryuh kidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Dropkick Murphys - "I'm Shipping Up to Boston". kidson has chosen Lil Wayne ft Gucci Mann - We Steady Mobbin as his entrance music. Manny Barry is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ryuh kidson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kidson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because kidson has passed into half guard!
kidson is taking a breather. Barry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
kidson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barry defends it well.
Barry regains full guard. Nicely done.
kidson drops back looking for a leg! Barry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barry manages to kick kidson off! kidson jumps back into Barry's guard.
kidson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
kidson landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kidson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barry looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but kidson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
kidson is looking for a kimura but Barry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for kidson to get the leverage.
kidson is keen to just control but Barry is a slippery customer.
kidson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barry!
A nice elbow there by kidson.
kidson looks gassed!
kidson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barry really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
kidson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kidson is putting a hurting on Barry here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barry sneaks back into half guard.
Barry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barry looking for a guillotine here but kidson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barry can't keep his opponent in guard - kidson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
kidson is keen to just control but Barry is a slippery customer.
kidson trying to mount his opponent but Barry defends it.
kidson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kidson is trying to control the action in half guard but Barry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barry.
kidson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
kidson pushing down on Barry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
kidson tries to pass to full mount but Barry defends it.
kidson is tying to control. Barry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
kidson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barry is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). ryuh kidson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jubah Sam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jubah Sam!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sam feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Sam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Sam pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Sam in his guard.
Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sam stacks Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sam!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sam's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sam seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Sam wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Sam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Samis looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard.
Silva drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Silva as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sam screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Silva! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryu Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between william frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug McSwain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). frost's entrance music is Rap Das Armas. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, william frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug McSwain!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSwain blocks a head kick by frost.
McSwain throws out a loose jab but frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McSwain throws a lazy right hand but frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McSwain misses with a hook. frost ducked under it nicely.
McSwain blocks a head kick by frost.
McSwain clinches up with frost and pushes him back against the cage.
McSwain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
frost lands an elbow inside that McSwain shrugs off.
frost is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McSwain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
frost wants a takedown.
McSwain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
frost can't break the clinch.
McSwain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSwain lands a right hand that snaps the head of frost backwards.
McSwain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSwain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
frost is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSwain scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McSwain.
frost changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McSwain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for william frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSwain throws a lazy right hand but frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
McSwain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
frost lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
frost has McSwain up against the cage in a clinch.
frost wants to break the clinch but can't.
McSwain pushes frost back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSwain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
frost is trying to break free.
frost misses with an elbow strike.
frost is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McSwain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down frost.
McSwain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McSwain drops frost with a big left hand and mounts him. frost is in big trouble!
frost is rocked!
McSwain postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks frost out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! McSwain goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doug McSwain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glass Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glass Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glass Joe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shields.
Shields looks up at the clock and then as Joe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shields smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Joe struggling a bit here.
Shields looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Shields.
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Joe prevents Shields from moving into mount.
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Joe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shields is controlling him well.
Joe tries to buck Shields off but Shields is having none of it.
Shields throws an elbow but Joe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Joe is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tries for a kimura but Joe is defending well.
Shields is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Joe is looking to regain half guard here but Shields keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Shields does no damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Joe.
Joe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shields knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joe is working to tighten is grip on Shields's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shields has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Joe is really squeezing tight and eventually Shields passes out! Joe breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Glass Joe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Cleagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Nash will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Cleagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Nash!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleagen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cleagen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cleagen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nash to the mat! Nash manages to get full guard.
Cleagen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nash is retaining full guard.
Cleagen stops Nash from standing up.
Cleagen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cleagen is controlling him.
Cleagen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nash wants to stand and escape but Cleagen is having none of it.
Nash wants to sweep here but Cleagen controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nash fails with the takedown
and Cleagen counters with a single leg into guard. Nash didn't expect that.
Nash looks gassed!
Cleagen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cleagen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cleagen prevents Nash from getting back to his feet.
Cleagen stands and throws Nash's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleagen landing strikes.
Nash takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nash tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cleagen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cleagen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cleagen prevents Nash from getting the reversal.
Nash is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cleagen lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Cleagen.
Nash keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cleagen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash tries to hold on but Cleagen postures up.
Nash sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nash is trying to get back to full guard.
Cleagen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nash is trying to stand back up but Cleagen is controlling him
Nash pushes Cleagen off and gets back to his feet.
Nash with a poor takedown
so Cleagen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sandor Cleagen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Nash.
Nash scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nash has his takedown stuffed
and Cleagen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleagen lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleagen working Nash over with strikes.
Cleagen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nash taking some punishment here, with Cleagen in his half guard.
Cleagen stops Nash from getting back to his feet.
Cleagen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Cleagen.
Cleagen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cleagen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nash wants to get back to full guard but Cleagen has passed into side control.
Nash is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nash is looking to get to half guard.
Nash wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleagen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cleagen prevents Nash from getting the reversal.
Nash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cleagen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nash tries to lock up and control but Cleagen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cleagen is landing with some decent strikes but Nash is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nash wants to get back to his feet.
Cleagen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nash's face.
You get the feeling that Nash really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Cleagen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cleagen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nash is trying to stand.
Cleagen with shots to the head and body - Nash looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cleagen raining down shots from the mount!
Nash really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cleagen landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Nash really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nash tries to hold on but Cleagen pushes him away.
Nash working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cleagen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sandor Cleagen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nash in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleagen landing strikes from the mount and Nash is in trouble!
Nash squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nash working to try and regain half guard.
Nash is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nash really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nash regains half guard.
Nash is trying to stand.
Cleagen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cleagen is looking to advance position but Nash won't allow it.
Nash pushes Cleagen off looking to stand but Cleagen dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cleagen is nestled in close to Nash, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cleagen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nash wants to control but Cleagen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nash wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cleagen lands a nice short elbow.
Cleagen working the head and body with strikes.
Nash wants to improve his position but Cleagen is controlling well.
Cleagen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nash is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cleagen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nash keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cleagen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nash can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash is trying desperately to improve position.
Nash is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nash bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nash advances to half guard.
Cleagen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cleagen punching from the bottom.
Nash frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cleagen gets back to half guard.
Cleagen landing rabbit punches to the side of Nash's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Nash wants to stand but Cleagen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nash is working for a kimura but Cleagen is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cleagen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash won't allow Cleagen to sweep him here.
Cleagen is working an open guard so Nash takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cleagen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cleagen stops Nash from getting back to his feet.
Nash is looking for a sweep. Cleagen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cleagen slips a nice elbow through Nash's hands, connecting with Nash's forehead.
Nash wants to get back to his feet.
Cleagen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nash with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from Cleagen there.
Nash is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cleagen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nash wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Cleagen dominated that second round.
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!
Cleagen drives through and clinches with Nash against the cage.
Cleagen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nash is looking to break free of the clinch but Cleagen has double underhooks.
Cleagen wants the takedown. Nash is fighting it off but Cleagen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nash's guard against the cage.
Cleagen pushing down on Nash's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cleagen working Nash over with strikes.
Nash looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nash manages to get to full guard.
Nash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cleagen is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nash is on top in guard.
Nash has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cleagen is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleagen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nash is looking to stand up but Cleagen won't let him.
Nash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cleagen is keeping the position for now.
Nash wants to get up but he can't break Cleagen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nash is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cleagen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cleagen scores a takedown into full mount!
Nash is trying to stand.
Scott Nash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cleagen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cleagen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nash is rocked!
Nash is looking to improve his position but Cleagen isn't that keen on the idea.
Cleagen working the ground and pound effectively.
Nash is still in real trouble! Can Cleagen finish him?
A nice elbow there by Cleagen.
Nash really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cleagen working the ground and pound effectively.
Cleagen lands a big elbow.
Nash is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nash is looking to get to half guard.
Nash flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Nash seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash working to try and regain half guard.
Nash wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cleagen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nash can do to turn this around?
Nash is working to get back to half guard.
Cleagen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nash?
Nash is trying to stand.
Cleagen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cleagen landing strikes from the mount.
Cleagen looking to finish Nash with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nash!
Cleagen blocks Nash's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cleagen cracks Nash with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cleagen loads up with a big shot that hurts Nash! He's pulled Cleagen in close but Cleagen has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Nash survive? More strikes from Cleagen and Nash is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sandor Cleagen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SB Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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184 lbs
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, SB Killa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa avoids the body shot from Akiyama.
Killa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akiyama.
Killa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akiyama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akiyama drops his hands momentarily and Killa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akiyama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Killa misses with a looping left.
Killa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Killa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akiyama.
Killa looks to score with a jab to the body but Akiyama is just out of range.
Akiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range.
Akiyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akiyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akiyama moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Akiyama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Akiyama misses.
Akiyama misses with a hook to the body
and Killa counters with a left and a right that stings Akiyama.
A punch combination from Akiyama misses.
Akiyama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Killa's head.
Killa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killa ducks right into an uppercut from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses.
Killa lands a right hook to the body.
Akiyama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Killa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killa misses the body punch
and Akiyama counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Akiyama scores with a sloppy right hand. Killa should have avoided that one.
Killa misses with a combination
and Akiyama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with a body kick.
Akiyama lands with a nice combination. Killa backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Akiyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akiyama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Killa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akiyama won't be happy with that.
Killa swings around for an armbar but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Killa's guard.
Killa looks gassed!
Akiyama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Killa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Akiyama!
Killa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Akiyama has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Akiyama!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akiyama stands up and waves to Killa to follow him.
Akiyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshihiro Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama thuds a left hand into Killa's body.
Akiyama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Killa lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akiyama misses with a head kick.
Akiyama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Killa.
Akiyama stuns Killa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Killa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Akiyama to counter with a crisp jab.
Akiyama is looking to wear down Killa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Killa misses with a double jab.
A shot to de liver by Akiyama. Beautiful body shot.
Akiyama lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akiyama scores with a hook to the body. Killa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akiyama misses with a jab to the body
and Killa counters with a one-two to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akiyama throws a body kick that misses.
Killa throws an overhand right that lands on Akiyama's shoulder, as Akiyama tries to avoid the shot.
Killa throws a series of punches but Akiyama avoids them all with ease.
Akiyama throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Akiyama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akiyama tries to land a front kick but Killa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killa manages to avoid it.
Killa just misses with a punch to the body.
Killa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akiyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akiyama sprawls well initially but Killa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Killa tries to pass to full mount but Akiyama defends it.
Killa throws a strike but Akiyama avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Killa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akiyama is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Killa, into his guard.
Killa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akiyama passes into half guard.
Killa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa is trying to get back to full guard.
Killa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Killa.
Akiyama gets to his feet. Killa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killa avoids the body shot from Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killa.
A combination from Killa does no damage.
Akiyama scores with a hook to the body. Killa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akiyama looks to land a right hand but Killa moved out of range.
Akiyama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akiyama scores with a shot to the body.
Akiyama misses with a double jab
and Killa counters with a right hand to the body.
Akiyama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Killa will feel that in the morning.
Akiyama lands with a straight right. Killa didn't see that one coming.
Akiyama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killa at a distance.
Killa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akiyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akiyama lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Akiyama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akiyama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yoshihiro Akiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akiyama lands an overhand right.
Akiyama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range.
Akiyama fails to land with a series of punches.
Killa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akiyama on the side of the head.
Akiyama defending well as Killa loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a kick to the body.
Killa misses with a double jab
and Akiyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akiyama throws a shot to the body.
Killa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Killa or perhaps it was just good defense by Akiyama which made him look bad.
Akiyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Akiyama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Akiyama lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Akiyama dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Akiyama misses with a wild body shot.
Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akiyama misses with a body kick.
Akiyama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killa scores with a takedown into Akiyama's guard.
Akiyama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Killa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akiyama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killa is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Akiyama dives on top into guard.
Akiyama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Killa working for a triangle but Akiyama defends it easily.
Akiyama wanted to stand there but Killa had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Killa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akiyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akiyama stopping the sweep attempt from Killa.
Akiyama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Killa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Akiyama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Killa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akiyama tries to escape but Killa is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akiyama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Killa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Akiyama rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Killa's guard! Nice work there by Akiyama!
Killa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Akiyama puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killa missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
SB Killa really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akiyama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akiyama misses with a leg kick.
Akiyama lands with a cross.
Akiyama misses with a double jab
and Killa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Killa moves out of range of the body kick from Akiyama.
Akiyama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Killa wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving.
Killa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akiyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Killa slips nicely into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa is trying to control the action in half guard but Akiyama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Killa seems to be working for a kimura but Akiyama defends the submission attempt.
Killa moves into full mount! Akiyama won't be happy about that!
Killa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Akiyama is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Killa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akiyama passes into side control.
Killa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Akiyama presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Killa is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama blocks Killa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Killa is looking to get to half guard.
Akiyama stands up from mount. Strange move.
Akiyama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Killa counters with a nice uppercut.
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
No luck for Killa with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akiyama looks to land a body kick but Killa moved away.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Akiyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Akiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akiyama circles away.
Akiyama throws a series of strikes that have Killa backpedaling.
A swing and a miss from Killa.
Killa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akiyama fails to land with a series of punches.
Akiyama misses with a double jab
and Killa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akiyama thinking.
Akiyama looks for the body kick but Killa saw that one coming.
Killa misses the jab.
Killa slips a straight right by Akiyama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
SB Killa dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Akiyama digs a good hook to Killa's body.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Killa moves out of range easily.
Akiyama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akiyama looks to throw the jab but Killa is out of range.
Killa waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Akiyama.
Killa misses with a wild combination.
Akiyama wants to slow Killa down by chopping away at his legs.
Akiyama scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Akiyama misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Akiyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a sloppy body shot
and Killa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akiyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Akiyama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Killa backs up against the cage.
Akiyama throws a lazy head kick
and Killa counters with a right hand to the body.
Akiyama throws a leg kick
and Killa counters with a left to the body.
Akiyama misses with a two punch combination.
Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killa lands with an overhand left.
Akiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akiyama misses with a kick to the body.
Killa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Killa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akiyama counters with a one-two to the body.
Killa scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa scores with a sloppy right hand. Akiyama should have avoided that one.
Killa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akiyama.
Nice uppercut lands for Killa. That snapped Akiyama's head back.
Killa lands a jab to Akiyama's midsection.
Killa tries to bum rush Akiyama with a series of wild strikes but Akiyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killa fails with a takedown attempt.
Killa throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Akiyama misses
and Killa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Akiyama wants to stand up but Killa is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa advances position into side control!
Akiyama bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Akiyama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killa on the side of the head.
Killa avoids the head kick by Akiyama.
A shot to the body from Akiyama misses
and Killa counters with a nice body shot.
Akiyama swinging wilding here.
Killa tries for a takedown but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Killa backs up against the cage.
Akiyama tries to bum rush Killa with a series of wild strikes but Killa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akiyama digs a good hook to Killa's body.
Akiyama misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Akiyama.
Killa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akiyama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama keeps Killa at a distance using the push kick.
Akiyama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Killa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Akiyama finds it's way through Killa's defenses.
Killa takes one on the button.
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 Yoshihiro Akiyama.
I think Akiyama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yoshihiro Akiyama!
Yoshihiro Akiyama retains his middleweight title!
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