PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stalker comes to the cage accompanied by Keelhauled. Akiyama has chosen Akiyama Theme Song (This Is My Life - Edward Maya) as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Stalker
vs
Akiyama

190 cm
32
215 lbs
20 - 6 - 1

185 cm
29
210 lbs
24 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnnie Stalker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stalker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stalker. Akiyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Akiyama blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Akiyama misses.
A big right from Akiyama misses.
Akiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalker.
Stalker misses with a hook. Akiyama ducked under it nicely.
Stalker misses with a wild body shot.
Akiyama moves forwards but Stalker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stalker thows a body kick. Akiyama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stalker throws a low kick but Akiyama avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akiyama. That's going to slow Stalker down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama ducks under a wild hook from Stalker.
Akiyama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalker needs to keep his hands up - Akiyama had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Stalker misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akiyama scores with a shot to the body.
Stalker is looking to land body kicks.
Stalker slips a straight right by Akiyama.
Akiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stalker throws a sloppy head kick and Akiyama moves out of range easily.
Stalker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stalker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akiyama throws a low kick but Stalker avoids it.
Stalker tried to score with a low kick but Akiyama checks it.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalker throws a head kick that misses.
Akiyama moves out of range of the body kick from Stalker.
Both fighters circling a little - Akiyama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
Akiyama misses the jab.
Stalker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker fakes the leg kick and cracks Akiyama in the body.
Stalker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stalker throws a sloppy head kick and Akiyama moves out of range easily.
Akiyama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stalker's calf.
Akiyama defending well as Stalker loads up on a big left hand.
Stalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalker staying out of range there.
Stalker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akiyama.
Stalker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akiyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akiyama.
Stalker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akiyama can pounce on him.
Akiyama takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
Stalker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akiyama tries to clinch there but Stalker circles away.
Stalker throws a leg kick which misses Akiyama's front leg but catches the back leg as Akiyama tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stalker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stalker is breathing heavily.
Akiyama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akiyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalker throws out a loose jab but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalker misses with a head kick.
Stalker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stalker avoids the head kick by Akiyama.
Stalker scores with a nice body kick.
Stalker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akiyama.
Akiyama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stalker misses with a body kick.
Stalker cracks Akiyama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akiyama throws a chopping leg kick but Stalker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akiyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stalker tried to score with a low kick but Akiyama checks it.
Akiyama jabs Stalker right on the nose. Stalker blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akiyama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stalker throws a body punch but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama lands a nice hook to Stalker's body. Stalker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid body kick from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a body punch but Stalker moves out of range.
Stalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akiyama throws the kick towards the body but Stalker avoids it.
Stalker throws the kick towards the body but Akiyama avoids it.
Akiyama misses with a wild body shot.
Stalker scoring well with a low kick there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Akiyama rushes Stalker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akiyama misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama can't find room to land a body shot as Stalker controls the action.
Stalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akiyama has him pressed against the cage.
Stalker stalling against the cage.

Stalker breaks from the clinch.
Stalker throws a nice looking combination but Akiyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Akiyama. Beautiful body shot.
Akiyama throws a push kick but Stalker slaps the foot to one side.
Stalker misses with a low kick.
Stalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akiyama throws out the jab.
Akiyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Stalker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiyama, right into the meat.
Akiyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akiyama.
Akiyama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalker in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Stalker blocks the low kick.
Stalker scores with a leg kick.
Akiyama misses with a wild body shot.
Stalker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stalker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stalker tries a low kick but Akiyama avoids it.
Akiyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalker throws a leg kick but Akiyama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akiyama slips a jab from Stalker.
Stalker misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Stalker.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Akiyama forces Stalker back against the cage and clinches.
Akiyama lands with a left to the head.
Stalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalker tries to land a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks with his arms.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.

Stalker breaks the clinch.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses.
Akiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Akiyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalker.
Stalker loads up on a big right hand but Akiyama slips the punch.
Akiyama works over Stalker's head and body with a nice combination.
Akiyama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akiyama lands with a cross.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalker's sensitive parts.
Stalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akiyama with a nice cross.
Akiyama lands with a good body shot.
Akiyama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stalker on the side of the head.
Stalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Akiyama takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
Stalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Akiyama - that will leave a mark!
Akiyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalker.
Stalker throws out a leg kick but Akiyama moves out of range and Stalker only half commits.
Akiyama takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
Stalker looks to land a body kick but Akiyama moved away.
Akiyama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stalker at a distance.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalker manages to avoid it.
Stalker looks to throw the jab but Akiyama is out of range.
Stalker throws a low kick, looking for Akiyama's leg but Akiyama calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akiyama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stalker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stalker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akiyama misses with a looping left.
Stalker avoids a kick to the body.
Akiyama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akiyama feints and then cracks Stalker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stalker down.
Akiyama looks to throw the jab but Stalker is out of range.
Stalker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akiyama lands a nice shot that snaps Stalker's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Stalker. Those never looked like landing.
Akiyama lands a jab to the head.
Stalker moves out of range of the body kick from Akiyama.
Akiyama dodges the punch combination from Stalker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Akiyama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Akiyama throws a push kick but Stalker slaps the foot to one side.
Stalker misses with a hook
and Akiyama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stalker scores with a jab. Akiyama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akiyama takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
Stalker misses with a low kick.
Akiyama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akiyama staying out of range there.
Stalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Akiyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akiyama's knee momentarily.
Stalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Stalker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stalker.
Akiyama scores with a punch to the head.
Stalker misses with a straight left.
Akiyama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stalker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama scores with a jab.
Akiyama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akiyama.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Stalker moves out of range easily.
Stalker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akiyama can pounce on him.
Akiyama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Stalker coming out on top.
Stalker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab lands there for Akiyama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Stalker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akiyama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Akiyama misses with a kick to the body.
Akiyama lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stalker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akiyama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akiyama misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Akiyama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akiyama. That's going to slow Stalker down.
Akiyama lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Stalker misses.
That kick from Akiyama tenderised Stalker's leg. Stalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akiyama throws a leg kick but Stalker checks it.
Akiyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalker throws a low kick but Akiyama moves out of range easily.
Akiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalker thows a leg kick but Akiyama checks it
and Akiyama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a straight left.
Akiyama misses with an uppercut. Stalker saw that one coming.
Akiyama scores with a nice strike.
Akiyama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akiyama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stalker misses with an uppercut. Akiyama saw that one coming.
Stalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Akiyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akiyama misses with a looping right.
Akiyama lands a lovely overhand right.
Akiyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akiyama.
Akiyama takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
Akiyama feints and then cracks Stalker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stalker down.
Stalker slips a straight right by Akiyama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalker's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalker misses with a kick to the body
and Akiyama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akiyama avoids the head kick by Stalker.
Akiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akiyama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stalker. That did some damage!
Stalker takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiyama.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stalker. Akiyama shrugs it off though.
Kenji Akiyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalker throws a jab when Akiyama was well out of range.
Akiyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalker's sensitive parts.
Stalker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stalker misses the target.
Stalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akiyama.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stalker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akiyama throws a body punch but Stalker moves out of range.
Stalker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akiyama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Akiyama is just out of range.
Stalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a head kick.
Good work by Stalker as he checks the leg kick.
Akiyama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Akiyama.
Akiyama jabs Stalker right on the nose. Stalker blinks but takes it well.
Akiyama works Stalker's body with a nice hook.
Akiyama throws a lazy right hand but Stalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalker manages to avoid it.
Stalker cracks Akiyama with an open hand slap.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stalker slips a straight right by Akiyama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama lands a body shot.
Stalker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stalker misses with a double jab.
Stalker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akiyama checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Stalker.
Akiyama scores with a head kick.
Stalker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akiyama clobbers Stalker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalker manages to avoid it.
Akiyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akiyama throws a hook but Stalker blocks it.
Stalker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalker looks to land a combination but Akiyama avoids it well.
Stalker thows a body shot but no joy.
Stalker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stalker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Akiyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalker avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Akiyama slows down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama is trying to break free.
Akiyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalker controls his hands.
Akiyama working aggressively here.
Akiyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stalker.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalker letting Akiyama take a breather here.
Stalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 keeps control of Stalker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akiyama missing with knees to the body.

Stalker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akiyama drops his hands momentarily and Stalker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Akiyama catches Stalker right on the button with a cross.
Akiyama lunges at Stalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stalker's hand.
Stalker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range.
Stalker misses with a hook. Akiyama ducked under it nicely.
Akiyama misses with a low kick.
Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama thuds a left hand into Stalker's body.
Akiyama drops his hands momentarily and Stalker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akiyama moves away from the strike by Stalker.
Akiyama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akiyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akiyama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akiyama throws out a powerful jab.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Stalker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akiyama slips a jab from Stalker.
Akiyama lands a lovely overhand right.
Stalker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akiyama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akiyama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stalker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Stalker misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Akiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Akiyama cracks Stalker with a good jab.
Akiyama scores with a hook.
Stalker misses with an uppercut. Akiyama saw that one coming.
Stalker misses with a head kick.
Akiyama misses with the body kick
and Stalker counters with a straight right hand.
Stalker throws a hook to the side of Akiyama's head but Akiyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akiyama misses with a body kick.
Stalker fakes the leg kick and cracks Akiyama in the body.
Stalker throws a solid leg kick but Akiyama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stalker.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akiyama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stalker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stalker misses with the combination.
Stalker checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stalker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiyama, right into the meat.
Stalker throws a solid leg kick but Akiyama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stalker.
Stalker moves away from the strike by Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stalker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stalker misses with a head kick.
Stalker throws a leg kick but Akiyama checks it.
Stalker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akiyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akiyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalker moves away.
Akiyama connects with a leg kick. Stalker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akiyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalker connects with a nice looking jab.
Akiyama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama avoids the head kick by Stalker.
Stalker throws a low kick, looking for Akiyama's leg but Akiyama calmly moves out of range.
Stalker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Akiyama.
Stalker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama tries to land a front kick but Stalker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akiyama moves out of range of the body kick from Stalker.
Akiyama moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalker.
Akiyama tried to score with a low kick but Stalker checks it.
Akiyama blocks a head kick by Stalker.
Akiyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalker.
Akiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Akiyama does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a low kick but Stalker moves out of range easily.
Stalker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akiyama scores with a shot to the body.
Akiyama digs a good body shot into Stalker's ribs.
Akiyama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stalker finds it's way round the side to connect with Akiyama's head.
Stalker throws out a leg kick but Akiyama moves out of range and Stalker only half commits.
Stalker looks to land a body kick but Akiyama moved away.
Stalker tried to score with a low kick but Akiyama checks it.
Stalker cracks Akiyama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akiyama lands with a straight right. Stalker didn't see that one coming.
Stalker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akiyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akiyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akiyama at a distance.
Stalker misses with a wild body shot.
Stalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akiyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalker.
Stalker looks to land a body kick but Akiyama moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stalker.
Akiyama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a front kick aimed at Stalker's knee but Stalker avoids it well.
Akiyama throws a hook but Stalker blocks it.
Stalker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akiyama swivels and escapes.
Stalker throws out a leg kick but Akiyama moves out of range and Stalker only half commits.
Akiyama blocks a leg kick.
Akiyama scores with a jab to the body.
Akiyama is looking to land body kicks.
Stalker looks to land a left hand but Akiyama moved out of range nicely.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stalker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akiyama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stalker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stalker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akiyama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stalker throws a front kick that sends Akiyama stumbling back into the cage.
Akiyama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stalker swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Stalker ducks under a wild hook from Akiyama.
Stalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalker.
Akiyama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stalker.
Akiyama ducks under a wild hook from Stalker.
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
Stalker blocks a jab.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stalker misses with a hook. Akiyama ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Stalker finds it's way through Akiyama's defenses.
Akiyama scores with a shot to the body.
Stalker throws a chopping leg kick but Akiyama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akiyama throws a looping overhand right but Stalker ducks down to avoid it.
Stalker is looking to score with low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiyama, right into the meat.
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalker manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalker connects with a crisp jab.
Akiyama throws a head kick but Stalker moves out of range.
Stalker misses with a low kick.
Stalker throws a leg kick which misses Akiyama's front leg but catches the back leg as Akiyama tries to avoid it.
Akiyama is looking to slow Stalker down with leg kicks.
Jab from Akiyama.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stalker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Stalker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range and Stalker settles back down.
Akiyama throws a head kick that half lands.
Akiyama lands a lovely overhand right.
Akiyama walks into a straight right hand from Stalker.
Stalker connects with a looping right hand.
Akiyama takes one to the chin there.
Akiyama looks to throw the jab but Stalker is out of range.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
Stalker wants to land a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akiyama. That's going to slow Stalker down.
Stalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akiyama has time to react.
Stalker slips under a jab from Akiyama.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stalker cracks Akiyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stalker throws a leg kick but Akiyama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stalker throws out a loose jab but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalker.
Akiyama throws a low kick but Stalker avoids it.
Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akiyama ducks under a wild hook from Stalker.
Akiyama scores with a push kick.
Stalker looks to land a left hand but Akiyama moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Akiyama misses.
Stalker lands with a shot to the body.
Stalker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalker.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama avoids the body shot from Stalker.
Stalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Akiyama is just out of range.
Stalker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akiyama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stalker thuds his right hand into Akiyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stalker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akiyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stalker lands a jab to the nose.
Stalker moves out of range as Akiyama throws a body kick.
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stalker.
Akiyama thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalker lands with a cross.
Akiyama connects with a nice looking jab.
Stalker catches Akiyama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stalker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Johnnie Stalker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A slapping leg kick lands for Akiyama.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akiyama.
Stalker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stalker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akiyama lands with a nice body punch.
Stalker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akiyama checks a leg kick.
Akiyama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalker.
Stalker throws a sloppy head kick and Akiyama moves out of range easily.
Stalker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stalker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akiyama blocks a leg kick.
Akiyama throws a hook but Stalker avoids it easily.
Akiyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stalker.
Stalker blocks the body kick.
Stalker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker lands a head shot.
Stalker throws a head kick that half lands.
Stalker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiyama, right into the meat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Akiyama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stalker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akiyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Stalker throws a head kick that misses.
Akiyama throws a leg kick but Stalker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stalker swings for the body but Akiyama moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akiyama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stalker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stalker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akiyama wants to land a leg kick but Stalker is out of range.
Stalker moves out of range as Akiyama strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws out a leg kick but Stalker moves out of range and Akiyama only half commits.
Akiyama scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalker lands a leg kick that knocks Akiyama off balance momentarily.
Stalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akiyama looks for the body kick but Stalker saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Stalker.
Stalker throws a leg kick but Akiyama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akiyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stalker.
Stalker slips under a jab from Akiyama.
Stalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akiyama.
Akiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stalker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stalker moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Akiyama tenderised Stalker's leg. Stalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akiyama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalker in his tracks.
Stalker throws a leg kick but Akiyama checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stalker misses the target.
Stalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a poor cross that misses
and Stalker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Akiyama.
A big right from Stalker misses.
Stalker is looking to land body kicks.
Akiyama checks a leg kick nicely.
Akiyama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Akiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Stalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akiyama stuffs the takedown attempt from Stalker. Stalker gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a hook but Stalker avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akiyama.
Stalker throws out a loose jab but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akiyama catches Stalker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akiyama checks a low kick from Stalker.
Akiyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalker moves away.
Akiyama motions for Stalker to come forward. Akiyama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalker looks to throw the jab but Akiyama is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Stalker.
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stalker misses with a head kick.
Akiyama scoring well with a low kick there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalker manages to avoid it.
A big right from Akiyama misses.
Akiyama staying out of range there.
Akiyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akiyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalker moves away.
Akiyama looks to land a body kick but Stalker moved away.
Akiyama throws a big shot that misses.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Stalker blocks the low kick.
Stalker looks to land a body kick but Akiyama moved away.
Stalker takes a swing at Akiyama's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Akiyama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akiyama misses with a low kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stalker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stalker cracks Akiyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Akiyama does it's job there.
Stalker throws out a leg kick but Akiyama moves out of range and Stalker only half commits.
Stalker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalker throws a good cross that connects.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Stalker circles away.
Stalker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range and Stalker settles back down.
Akiyama misses with a hook
enabling Stalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Akiyama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Akiyama.
Stalker moves out of range as Akiyama throws a body kick.
Stalker connects with the punch.
Stalker throws a solid leg kick but Akiyama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stalker.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama connects with a body shot that sends Stalker's belly button to the back.
Stalker misses with a body kick.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Stalker is avoiding it.
Stalker misses with an uppercut. Akiyama saw that one coming.
Akiyama steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stalker. That one must have hurt.
Stalker feints and then cracks Akiyama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akiyama down.
Stalker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stalker scores with a nice strike.
Stalker ducks under a wild hook from Akiyama.
Akiyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akiyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalker moves away.
Akiyama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stalker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akiyama to score with a decent uppercut.
Stalker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stalker throws a body kick that misses.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama misses with a double jab.
That kick from Akiyama tenderised Stalker's leg. Stalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akiyama lands a slapping body shot.
Stalker moves away from the strike by Akiyama.
A nice combination there by Stalker.
Akiyama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Stalker is having none of it.
Stalker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akiyama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akiyama jabs at Stalker's body.
Akiyama scores with a hook to the body. Stalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stalker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akiyama walks into a straight right hand from Stalker.
Akiyama jabs Stalker to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akiyama tries to work over Stalker's front leg with a kick but Stalker checks it.
Akiyama slips a straight right by Stalker.
Akiyama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akiyama.
Good exchange - Akiyama coming out on top.
A combination from Stalker does no damage.
Akiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Akiyama.
Akiyama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stalker is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akiyama. Stalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akiyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akiyama misses the jab.
Stalker throws a leg kick
and Akiyama counters with a nice leg kick.
Akiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Akiyama dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Stalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Akiyama wants to slow Stalker down by chopping away at his legs.
Akiyama throws a series of punches but Stalker avoids them all with ease.
Stalker throws a good cross that connects.
Stalker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stalker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stalker throws a head kick that half lands.
Stalker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akiyama moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalker.
Stalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Stalker throws a jab when Akiyama was well out of range.
Stalker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akiyama can pounce on him.
Stalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Akiyama does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stalker moves out of range of the body kick from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Akiyama.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Stalker circles away.
Stalker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stalker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalker.
Stalker tries to land a leg kick but Akiyama saw it coming and moves away.
Stalker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akiyama staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Akiyama blocks the low kick.
Stalker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Akiyama jabs Stalker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stalker on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Akiyama. Stalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akiyama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stalker throws a lazy right hand but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akiyama.
Stalker drops his hands momentarily and Akiyama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Akiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalker.
Akiyama moves away from the strike by Stalker.
Akiyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Akiyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akiyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Stalker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akiyama misses the shot to the body.
Akiyama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses.
Akiyama thuds a left hand into Stalker's body.
Stalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akiyama throws a head kick but Stalker moves out of range.
Akiyama misses with a looping right.
Akiyama takes one to the side of the head.
Stalker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akiyama momentarily.
The fighters circling - Akiyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akiyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalker is just out of range.
Akiyama steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stalker. That one must have hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stalker.
Stalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Akiyama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama wants to land a leg kick but Stalker is out of range.
A low kick from Akiyama is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stalker!
Stalker connects with a high kick.
Stalker is looking to slow Akiyama down with leg kicks.
Stalker throws out a loose jab but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stalker.
Stalker tried to score with a low kick but Akiyama checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Akiyama there.
A cross from Akiyama lands.
Akiyama scores with a punch to the head.
Stalker throws a low kick, looking for Akiyama's leg but Akiyama calmly moves out of range.
Akiyama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is looking to clinch.
Stalker lands a jab to Akiyama's midsection.
Stalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akiyama.
Stalker lands a slapping body shot.
Akiyama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalker.
Stalker scores with a push kick.
Akiyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stalker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akiyama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stalker throws a looping overhand right but Akiyama ducks down to avoid it.
Akiyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stalker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stalker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akiyama backs up against the cage.
Stalker avoids a kick to the body.
Akiyama missing with a left hand there. Stalker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalker tries to land a body kick
and Akiyama counters with an outside leg kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akiyama.
Stalker connects with a nice looking jab.
Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stalker throws a leg kick that misses.
Stalker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Akiyama's head.
Stalker wants to slow Akiyama down by chopping away at his legs.
Akiyama takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akiyama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalker can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
Akiyama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stalker throws a head kick but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama swings for the body but Stalker moves out of range.
That kick from Akiyama tenderised Stalker's leg. Stalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnnie Stalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Stalker misses.
Nice takedown defense from Akiyama. No joy for Stalker on that attempt.
Akiyama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stalker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stalker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stalker misses with a body kick.
Akiyama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stalker is out of range.

Akiyama rushes Stalker and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akiyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalker is trying to maintain a safe position but Akiyama gets an underhook and turns Stalker into the cage.
Stalker prevents Akiyama from breaking the clinch.
Stalker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stalker.
Stalker tries to break the clinch but Akiyama is controlling the position.

Stalker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalker misses with a straight right.
Stalker scores with a push kick.
Akiyama misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Stalker misses its intended target.
Stalker throws a body punch but Akiyama moves out of range.
Stalker misses with a low kick.
Akiyama misses with a low kick as Stalker jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Akiyama misses.
Stalker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stalker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akiyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalker.
Jab from Akiyama.
Stalker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akiyama under the eye.
Stalker scores with a sloppy right hand. Akiyama should have avoided that one.
Stalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akiyama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akiyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stalker circles away quickly and effectively.
Akiyama dodges the punch combination from Stalker.
Akiyama throws a right hand that Stalker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stalker also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akiyama throws a body punch but Stalker moves out of range.
Akiyama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stalker.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnnie Stalker.
Well Akiyama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Kenji Akiyama!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Kenji Akiyama!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Kenji Akiyama!

Kenji Akiyama wins by unanimous decision!
Kenji Akiyama is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Kenji Akiyama said 'I just want to say... that I had planned on retiring after this fight, and I may go through with it. However... if granted a title shot I will stay fighting because I WANT MY BELT BACK!'.