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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter Akbar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Akbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens throws a hook but Akbar blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Akbar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stevens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akbar!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Akbar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stevens connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens trying to control the position but Akbar is working away.
Stevens in the domination position with Akbar hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Akbar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevens looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Akbar is avoiding damage well.
Stevens is looking to take a break and control but Akbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akbar manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Stevens might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Akbar is not content to let Stevens control the position.
Akbar is trying to get back to full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Stevens hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stevens looks to throw the jab but Akbar is out of range.
Stevens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akbar.
Akbar dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stevens drags the fight down to the ground.
Akbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akbar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking to reverse the position.
Akbar working the head and body with strikes.
Akbar lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens struggling a bit here.
Akbar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stevens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevens tries to improve position but can't.
Akbar is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akbar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevens, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stevens felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stevens is trying to control Akbar's posture but Akbar avoids it.
Akbar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stevens is trying to control Akbar's posture but Akbar avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akbar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stevens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hunter Akbar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stevens works the jab nicely.
It looks like Hunter Akbar has been cut.
Stevens lands a jab to Akbar's midsection.
Akbar dives in and grabs Stevens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes down on Akbar's head and hops out.
Stevens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stevens showed some decent athleticism there.
Akbar is refusing to be controlled, as Stevens sits in half guard.
Akbar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Akbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Akbar controlling Stevens's posture.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Akbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akbar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hunter Akbar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Akbar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stevens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Akbar preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to keep Akbar in close.
Akbar stops Stevens from standing up.
Hunter Akbar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akbar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
Akbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevens controls Akbar momentarily but Akbar frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Akbar is fighting to break Stevens's control of his arms but Stevens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Stevens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Akbar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akbar is working for a kimura but Stevens is defending it quite comfortably.
Stevens wants to improve his position but Akbar is controlling well.
Stevens won't allow Akbar to pass to mount.
Stevens is positioning himself well to prevent Akbar advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevens is trying to stand back up but Akbar is controlling him
Akbar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stevens has his hands clasped together around Akbar's back. He's all about the action.
Stevens manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Akbar controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hunter Akbar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Akbar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens misses with a left hand
enabling Akbar to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens throws a right hand that misses
and Akbar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stevens is trying to stand up here but Akbar is controlling him well.
Akbar is looking for a kimura but Stevens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akbar to get the leverage.
Akbar is thwarting Stevens's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akbar connects with a nice short shot to Stevens's temple.
Akbar wants to work for an arm triangle but Stevens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akbar passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stevens keeps trying to improve his position.
Akbar landing shots from mount.
It looks like Mike Stevens has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar prevents Stevens from getting the reversal.
Stevens is still trying to improve position.
Stevens tries to lock up and control but Akbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akbar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Akbar moves to the back position.
Stevens trying to control the action but Akbar just sinks the hooks in.
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!
Stevens rolls, trying to escape but Akbar keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens showing good submission defense here.
Stevens tries to escape the position.
Stevens is holding on to Akbar 's glove but Akbar gets free and slips his arm under Stevens 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Stevens is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hunter Akbar!
Hunter Akbar opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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