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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Phillips Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Akkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Akkari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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183 lbs
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171 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Phillips Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Akkari!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips Bong gets a clinch.
Phillips Bong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akkari backwards.
Akkari misses with a knee strike.
Akkari is working for takedown but Phillips Bong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phillips Bong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akkari.
Phillips Bong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akkari.
Phillips Bong misses with a punch on the inside.
Akkari drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phillips Bong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kevin Phillips Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Akkari.
Phillips Bong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phillips Bong moves into range and clinches up with Akkari.
Akkari can't get the takedown.
Phillips Bong has a couple of punches blocked by Akkari.
Akkari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Akkari blocks an uppercut.
Akkari goes for a takedown attempt but Phillips Bong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phillips Bong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akkari.
Akkari gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips Bong tries to get to full guard but Akkari has control of the leg.
Phillips Bong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Phillips Bong tries to get out of the position.
Phillips Bong is working hard here to advance position.
Akkari is keen to just control but Phillips Bong is a slippery customer.
Phillips Bong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akkari is keen to just control but Phillips Bong is a slippery customer.
Akkari blocks the strikes from Phillips Bong.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Akkari avoids the body shot from Phillips Bong.
Akkari shoots in for a takedown but Phillips Bong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akkari closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Akkari lands in his opponent's guard.
Akkari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phillips Bong keeping moving, preventing Akkari from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips Bong wants to sweep here but Akkari controlling him for the moment.
Akkari drops back looking for a leg! Phillips Bong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips Bong manages to kick Akkari off! Akkari jumps back into Phillips Bong's guard.
Akkari looks gassed!
Akkari trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips Bong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkari won't allow Phillips Bong to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Phillips Bong throws a shot to the body.
Phillips Bong takes a swing at Akkari's ribcage but misses.
Phillips Bong scores with a jab to the body.
Akkari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leandro Akkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips Bong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akkari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkari fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips Bong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phillips Bong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akkari avoids the body shot from Phillips Bong.
Phillips Bong misses with a body shot.
Phillips Bong leaves Akkari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phillips Bong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips Bong lands with a straight right. Akkari didn't see that one coming.
Phillips Bong is looking to wear down Akkari with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akkari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phillips Bong misses with a double jab.
Phillips Bong clinches with his opponent.
Akkari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phillips Bong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips Bong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akkari is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phillips Bong working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Phillips Bong.
Phillips Bong gets underhooks to prevent Akkari's takedown attempt.
Akkari tries to score a body lock takedown but Phillips Bong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phillips Bong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phillips Bong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips Bong lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phillips Bong.
A short left from Phillips Bong.
Akkari has Phillips Bong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phillips Bong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Akkari has Phillips Bong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phillips Bong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akkari.
Phillips Bong lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Phillips Bong.
Phillips Bong swings wildly with an uppercut but Akkari uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akkari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phillips Bong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Phillips Bong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akkari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akkari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phillips Bong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Phillips Bong dominated that round.
That's time! Phillips Bong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akkari takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akkari fails with a takedown attempt.
Akkari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phillips Bong scores with a hook to the body. Akkari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akkari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips Bong is fending him off so far but Akkari persists. Nope, Phillips Bong circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips Bong just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips Bong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phillips Bong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phillips Bong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phillips Bong scores with a jab. Akkari acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akkari is breathing heavily.
Phillips Bong throws a nice looking combination but Akkari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akkari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phillips Bong has Akkari up against the cage in a clinch.
Akkari is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kevin Phillips Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Akkari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips Bong gets underhooks to prevent Akkari's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akkari.
Phillips Bong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akkari drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phillips Bong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phillips Bong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akkari was well out of range. Poor timing from Phillips Bong.
Phillips Bong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akkari.
Phillips Bong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillips Bong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akkari shoots in but no luck this time.
Akkari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akkari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phillips Bong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phillips Bong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akkari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips Bong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akkari moves forwards but Phillips Bong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phillips Bong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akkari.
Phillips Bong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phillips Bong darts in and clinches Akkari up against the cage.
Akkari tries to score a body lock takedown but Phillips Bong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phillips Bong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Phillips Bong.
Phillips Bong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akkari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phillips Bong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Akkari takes a shot to the head.
Akkari blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Phillips Bong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phillips Bong misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phillips Bong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akkari.
Phillips Bong scores with a shot to the side of Akkari's head.
Phillips Bong working aggressively here.
Phillips Bong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akkari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phillips Bong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Phillips Bong lands a left hand.
A short right from Phillips Bong.
Phillips Bong working aggressively here.
Phillips Bong pushes Akkari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akkari goes for a takedown attempt but Phillips Bong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phillips Bong connects with a body shot.
Phillips Bong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akkari at a distance.
Phillips Bong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akkari avoids the body shot from Phillips Bong.
A nice combination there by Phillips Bong.
Nice uppercut lands for Phillips Bong. That snapped Akkari's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips Bong scores with a hook to the body. Akkari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phillips Bong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akkari tries to clinch up
and Phillips Bong counters with a straight right hand.
Phillips Bong scores with a shot to the body.
Phillips Bong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akkari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phillips Bong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akkari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips Bong.
Phillips Bong clinches up against the cage.
Phillips Bong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akkari backwards.
Phillips Bong is pressed up against the cage. Akkari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phillips Bong down to the mat. Phillips Bong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kevin Phillips Bong is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips Bong jabs at Akkari's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips Bong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akkari.
Phillips Bong takes a swing at Akkari's ribcage but misses.
Phillips Bong clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Phillips Bong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Phillips Bong works Akkari's body with a nice hook.
Phillips Bong tries to clinch up.
Akkari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phillips Bong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akkari dodges the punch combination from Phillips Bong.
Phillips Bong jabs at Akkari's body.
Akkari doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Phillips Bong counter with a right hand.
Phillips Bong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips Bong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips Bong throws a series of punches but Akkari avoids them all with ease.
Phillips Bong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akkari manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips Bong scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips Bong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akkari in his tracks.
Phillips Bong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akkari can do to turn this around?
Akkari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phillips Bong digs a good body shot into Akkari's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Phillips Bong.
Phillips Bong thuds a left hand into Akkari's body.
Phillips Bong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akkari was well out of range. Poor timing from Phillips Bong.
Akkari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phillips Bong counters with a left to the body.
Kevin Phillips Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Akkari.
Akkari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phillips Bong clobbers Akkari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phillips Bong misses with a wild body shot.
Akkari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips Bong.
Akkari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phillips Bong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akkari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phillips Bong.
Akkari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phillips Bong counters with a left to the body.
Phillips Bong takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akkari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phillips Bong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phillips Bong misses with a body shot.
Phillips Bong misses the shot to the body.
Phillips Bong loads up on a big right hand but Akkari slips the punch.
Akkari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phillips Bong counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips Bong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips Bong digs a good hook to Akkari's body.
Phillips Bong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akkari on the side of the head.
Phillips Bong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akkari.
Akkari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phillips Bong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phillips Bong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips Bong stuns Akkari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips Bong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akkari circles away quickly and effectively.
Akkari tries to clinch up but Phillips Bong circles away and keeps his distance.
Akkari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phillips Bong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phillips Bong, as that shot connected.
Akkari tries for a takedown but Phillips Bong circles away easily
and Phillips Bong counters with a nice body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Phillips Bong scores with a four punch combination!
Akkari fails with the takedown
and Phillips Bong counters with a straight right hand.
Phillips Bong with a nice cross.
Akkari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phillips Bong counters with a left to the body.
Phillips Bong thows a body shot but no joy.
Akkari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akkari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akkari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips Bong lands a slapping body shot.
Phillips Bong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akkari. Akkari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phillips Bong just misses with a punch to the body.
Akkari drops his hands momentarily and Phillips Bong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akkari misses with a takedown
and Phillips Bong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kevin Phillips Bong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips Bong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akkari's head backwards.
Phillips Bong moves into the clinch.
Akkari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phillips Bong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akkari is working for takedown but Phillips Bong is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akkari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phillips Bong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leandro Akkari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phillips Bong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phillips Bong.
Akkari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phillips Bong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Phillips Bong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phillips Bong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Phillips Bong!
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