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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Bequebom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Bequebom looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Bequebom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bequebom shoots in and bounces Akiyama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bequebom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akiyama is keeping the position for now.
Akiyama trying to control the position.
Bequebom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Akiyama keeping moving, preventing Bequebom from controlling successfully.
Akiyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Akiyama, not yet.
Akiyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bequebom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bequebom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bequebom looking to sit in guard and control but Akiyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bequebom trying to control the position.
Bequebom keeping moving, preventing Akiyama from controlling successfully.
Bequebom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Akiyama has passed into half guard!
Bequebom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akiyama on the ground.
Akiyama is looking to take a break and control but Bequebom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akiyama works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bequebom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bequebom tries to get out of the position.
Bequebom is breathing heavily.
The referee warns Bequebom that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Andre Bequebom has been cut.
Bequebom is bucking up trying to escape but Akiyama cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bequebom tries to lock up and control but Akiyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akiyama working for a guillotine from mount but Bequebom is in no mood to give up.
Bequebom is squirming around, avoiding Akiyama's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama has hold of Bequebom's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bequebom manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bequebom tries to hold on but Akiyama pushes him away.
Bequebom is trying to stand.
Akiyama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Akiyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bequebom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Akiyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Bequebom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akiyama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Bequebom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bequebom stopping the sweep attempt from Akiyama.
Bequebom is looking to work some ground and pound but Akiyama has wrist control.
Bequebom wanted to stand there but Akiyama had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bequebom throws a strike but Akiyama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bequebom is looking for a triangle but Akiyama pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akiyama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Akiyama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Bequebom keeps moving.
Akiyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Akiyama is working for a submission of some sort.
Yoshihiro Akiyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akiyama lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bequebom tries to get to full guard but Akiyama has control of the leg.
Akiyama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Akiyama is trying to control. Bequebom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akiyama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bequebom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akiyama is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bequebom is not content to let Akiyama control the position.
Bequebom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akiyama wants to control but Bequebom is keeping him busy.
Akiyama working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bequebom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akiyama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bequebom trying to hold on to Akiyama's head to control him but Akiyama postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Akiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Bequebom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akiyama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bequebom counters with a single leg into guard. Akiyama didn't expect that.
Bequebom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bequebom trying to control but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
Bequebom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bequebom stands up and waves to Akiyama to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama shoots and misses
and Bequebom counters with a one-two to the body.
Akiyama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bequebom counters with a left to the body.
Andre Bequebom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Akiyama.
Bequebom shoots in for a takedown but Akiyama shows good takedown defense.
Bequebom tries to clinch there but Akiyama circles away.
Bequebom tries for a takedown but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Akiyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bequebom is trying to control the position but Akiyama postures up.
Akiyama 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.
Akiyama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akiyama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bequebom wants to sweep here but Akiyama controlling him for the moment.
Akiyama lands a couple of digs.
Akiyama passes into half guard.
Akiyama is trying to work for a kimura but Bequebom is defending well.
Akiyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bequebom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akiyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama works his foot free and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Bequebom really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Akiyama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bequebom is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bequebom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bequebom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Akiyama.
Akiyama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bequebom throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Akiyama lands a heavy elbow.
Akiyama with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yoshihiro Akiyama just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Andre Bequebom's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bequebom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bequebom showed some decent athleticism there.
Bequebom seems to be looking for submissions.
Akiyama gets back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bequebom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bequebom doesn't defend quickly enough and Akiyama has managed to lock this one up! Can Bequebom escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Akiyama on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yoshihiro Akiyama!
Yoshihiro Akiyama is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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