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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Akari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
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205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Akari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francis Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akari has a takedown stuffed.
Fernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Fernandez throws a front kick that sends Akari stumbling back into the cage.
Akari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown by Fernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Akari which made him look bad.
Akari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernandez but Fernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernandez pinned against the cage. Fernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Akari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez connects with a leg kick. Akari looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fernandez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akari under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Akari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akari somewhat.
Akari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akari but Akari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
Nice sprawl there from Akari as Fernandez shoots in.
Akari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akari stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fernandez counters with a solid body kick.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Akari misses with a takedown attempt - Fernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandez somewhat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fernandez. That's going to slow Akari down.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akari as he jumps to the side.
Fernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akari avoids it really well and circles away.
Akari shoots in but no luck this time.
Fernandez gets caught napping as Akari dives in and scores a takedown. Fernandez manages to retain 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Akari preventing the sweep.
Fernandez has his foot on Akari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akari works his way back into a safe position though.
Akari is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fernandez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fernandez has escaped and now he's on top!
Fernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernandez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Akari has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fernandez is looking to defend but Akari has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fernandez! Akari pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fernandez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Akari!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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