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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 1025 p4p, 1483 weight class) and Kiso Akinaga (ranked 32 p4p, 48 weight class). Akinaga has chosen The HU - Wolf Totem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiso Akinaga!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akinaga throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akinaga misses with a two punch combination.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akinaga sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Akinaga.
Akinaga looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Lesnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lesnar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akinaga throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akinaga connects with a body shot that sends Lesnar's belly button to the back.
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akinaga lands with a hook. Lesnar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akinaga 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.
Akinaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar moves away from the strike by Akinaga.
Nice uppercut lands for Akinaga. That snapped Lesnar's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Akinaga. That snapped Lesnar's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akinaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akinaga looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Akinaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Lesnar has Akinaga up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Akinaga controls his hands.
Lesnar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnar has Akinaga pressed against the cage, preventing Akinaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akinaga is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akinaga.
Akinaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Lesnar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lesnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lesnar wants to free his trapped foot but Akinaga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lesnar prevents Akinaga from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lesnar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Akinaga. Those never looked like landing.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Akinaga is quick to defend against it.
Lesnar slips a jab from Akinaga.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Akinaga is quick to defend against it.
Lesnar ducks right into an uppercut from Akinaga.
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!
Akinaga lands a jab.
Akinaga connects with the punch.
Akinaga misses with a combination
so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akinaga trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
Akinaga wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lesnar is now in half guard.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Akinaga looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Akinaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a right hand that misses
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akinaga!
Lesnar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Akinaga to his feet.
Nice body punch from Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akinaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akinaga throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
Akinaga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Akinaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akinaga misses with a shot to the body
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akinaga!
Akinaga is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lesnar connects with a decent elbow.
Lesnar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lesnar stands up.
Akinaga throws an off balance right hand
and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akinaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akinaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar works over Akinaga with some ground and pound from guard.
Akinaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akinaga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lesnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akinaga's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Akinaga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akinaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Akinaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akinaga!
Akinaga struggling a bit here.
Akinaga is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar cracks Akinaga with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lesnar working the body and head with strikes.
Akinaga is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lesnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akinaga misses the body punch
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akinaga!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar working the ground and pound from side control.
Lesnar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lesnar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kiso Akinaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lesnar postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Akinaga to stand up.
Akinaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akinaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big left from Akinaga misses.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akinaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lesnar on the side of the head.
Akinaga looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Akinaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Akinaga is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lesnar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lesnar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lesnar.
Lesnar gets through Akinaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lesnar - that landed with a thud.
Akinaga trying to control the position but instead, Lesnar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akinaga into the cage.
Lesnar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akinaga being controlled against the cage.
Akinaga tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Akinaga back against the cage.
Lesnar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akinaga backwards.
Akinaga working hard to break the clinch.
Lesnar prevents Akinaga from breaking the clinch.
Lesnar lands with a right to the head.
Lesnar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Lesnar.
Akinaga is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Lesnar.
Lesnar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Akinaga can't fight it off and eventually Lesnar manages to take the fight to the floor. Akinaga looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace.
Lesnar forces his way into half guard.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lesnar decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Akinaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lesnar momentarily.
Lesnar clinches.
Lesnar lands with a short shot to the head.
Akinaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lesnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Akinaga controls his hands.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar swings for the body but Akinaga moves out of range.
Mark Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akinaga.
Akinaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinaga.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akinaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akinaga won't be happy with that.
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!
Akinaga is trying to escape the position but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Akinaga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akinaga is trying to control Lesnar's posture but Lesnar avoids it.
Lesnar has control of an arm but Akinaga manages to advance to Lesnar's back!
Mark Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar is trying to get back to his feet but Akinaga has full control of the position and if anything, Lesnar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lesnar dominated that second round.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Akinaga throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akinaga cracks a nice hook into Lesnar's ribs.
Akinaga thuds his right hand into Lesnar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akinaga misses with a jab to the body
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akinaga won't be happy with that.
Lesnar stands up.
Akinaga scores with a hook to the body. Lesnar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Akinaga.
Akinaga misses with a hook to the body
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Akinaga fights it but they end up in guard.
Lesnar is standing up over Akinaga. Akinaga looks to escape but Lesnar dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar takes a little break here. Akinaga wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Akinaga throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinaga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lesnar tries to kick Akinaga off but Akinaga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lesnar has hold of Akinaga's hands but Akinaga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Akinaga stops Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar has one foot on Akinaga's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Akinaga throws a left and a right that both miss
so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lesnar prevents Akinaga from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Lesnar gets to his feet. Akinaga looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Akinaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lesnar clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lesnar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lesnar lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lesnar.
Akinaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lesnar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Akinaga regains guard immediately.
Akinaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga throws a right hand that misses
and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akinaga's guard.
Akinaga is wriggling around but Lesnar manages to pass to half guard.
Akinaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesnar decides to return to a standing position.
Lesnar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lesnar slips a jab from Akinaga.
Akinaga looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Akinaga stuns Lesnar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akinaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akinaga scores with a nice right hand.
Akinaga throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akinaga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Akinaga didn't expect that.
Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akinaga throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lesnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Akinaga working a defensive guard but Lesnar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lesnar landing a few strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Akinaga to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Akinaga there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnar 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lesnar!
After the fight, Mark Lesnar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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