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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenjiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gatts Toxis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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197 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenjiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gatts Toxis!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toxis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toxis breaks from the clinch.
Toxis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toxis darts in trying to clinch
and Akiyama counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Akiyama fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Akiyama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toxis is looking to regain half guard here but Akiyama keeps moving and retains side control.
Akiyama postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Toxis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akiyama controls the position.
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!
Akiyama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toxis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toxis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Akiyama asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Akiyama creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Toxis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Akiyama wants to control but Toxis is keeping him busy.
Akiyama moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Toxis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akiyama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akiyama trying to control the action but Toxis is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toxis bucks up and tries to throw Akiyama off but instead Akiyama has got his back!
Akiyama tries to get the hooks in deep but Toxis pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is landing with strikes from the back.
Akiyama 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.
Akiyama missing with strikes from the back.
Akiyama punches the canvas rather than the man.
Toxis tries to roll but Akiyama sticks to his back.
Akiyama gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Toxis is taking damage to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyama lands a shot to the body.
Akiyama is hanging on to Toxis's back as he tries to escape.
Toxis is keeping busy.
Akiyama lands punches and elbows.
Toxis has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Akiyama scores with punches and elbows.
Toxis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akiyama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toxis looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toxis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Toxis is trying to get back to his feet but Akiyama has full control of the position and if anything, Toxis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Toxis covering up well and avoiding damage.
Akiyama lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Toxis 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 Akiyama gets his way!
Akiyama slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toxis is covering up but some of the strikes from Akiyama are getting through and doing damage.
Toxis takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Akiyama lands shots from the back.
Akiyama is punishing Toxis with some 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!
Toxis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Akiyama's arms.
Can Toxis hold on?! Akiyama is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Toxis takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akiyama is punishing Toxis with some ground and pound.
Akiyama landing with strikes.
Toxis is rocked!
Akiyama trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Akiyama trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Toxis doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenjiro Akiyama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Toxis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akiyama fails to land the takedown.
Toxis looks to land a left hand but Akiyama moved out of range nicely.
Akiyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toxis circles away.
Akiyama ducks under a wild hook from Toxis.
Toxis swings for the body but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toxis avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenjiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toxis. Akiyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toxis closes the distance and clinches.
Toxis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toxis tries to break free but Akiyama pushes him back against the cage.
Toxis is struggling to control the position.
Toxis is pressed up against the cage. Akiyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toxis down to the mat. Toxis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Toxis swinging wildly here.
Toxis is breathing heavily.
Akiyama slips under a jab from Toxis.
Toxis misses with a double jab.
Akiyama is looking to clinch.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toxis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akiyama.
Toxis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akiyama has a takedown stuffed.
Akiyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Toxis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akiyama ducks under a wild hook from Toxis.
Akiyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toxis defends it nicely.
Toxis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Akiyama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Akiyama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Toxis keeping control of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyama works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toxis is being controlled here.
Kenjiro Akiyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akiyama lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Toxis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Akiyama.
Akiyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Toxis, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akiyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Akiyama cracks Toxis with a big right hand but Toxis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Akiyama politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Akiyama prefers to stall for the moment though.
Akiyama scores with a couple of short elbows.
Akiyama working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Toxis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akiyama tries for a kimura but Toxis is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama moves into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akiyama content just to control the position here.
Akiyama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Toxis's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenjiro Akiyama dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Akiyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Toxis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akiyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toxis misses with the combination.
Toxis lands a nice hook to Akiyama's body. Akiyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akiyama misses with a takedown attempt - Toxis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akiyama slips a jab and a cross from Toxis.
Akiyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenjiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akiyama fails to land the takedown.
Akiyama misses with a looping right.
Toxis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akiyama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toxis.
Toxis throws a series of punches but Akiyama moves out of range.
Toxis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama tries to clinch there but Toxis circles away.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Toxis moves out of range.
Akiyama misses with a takedown attempt - Toxis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toxis looks to score with a jab to the body but Akiyama is just out of range.
Akiyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akiyama dodges the punch combination from Toxis.
Toxis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akiyama.
Toxis wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Toxis. No joy for Akiyama on that attempt.
Toxis gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toxis is trying to force a seperation but Akiyama has the dominant position.
Akiyama is pressed up against the cage. Toxis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Akiyama down to the mat. Akiyama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Akiyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akiyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akiyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Toxis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akiyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akiyama looks for a takedown but Toxis sprawls well.
Akiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Akiyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Toxis which made him look bad.
Akiyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Akiyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toxis defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama tries for a takedown but Toxis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Toxis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akiyama rather than just go for the knockout.
Toxis throws a combination. Akiyama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A cross from Toxis lands.
Akiyama drives through with a takedown into Toxis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Toxis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akiyama controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands a couple of digs.
Akiyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kenjiro Akiyama wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Akiyama shoots in and drives through. Toxis sprawls well.
Gatts Toxis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatts Toxis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akiyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toxis prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toxis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenjiro Akiyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Toxis stops a takedown attempt from Akiyama.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gatts Toxis.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenjiro Akiyama!
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energy
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