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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Linus Akerman (ranked 18 p4p, 2 weight class) and Hector Romero (ranked 33 p4p, 6 weight class). Romero has chosen Havana as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linus Akerman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Romero!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero tried to score with a low kick but Akerman checks it.
Akerman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akerman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero with the counter takedown but Akerman avoids it easily.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Romero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Akerman slips under a jab from Romero.
Romero throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Akerman.
Romero checks a low kick from Akerman.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
Romero tries to land a leg kick but Akerman saw it coming and moves away.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Romero moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman tries to land a leg kick but Romero saw it coming and moves away.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Akerman's corner calls for a 1-2. Akerman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akerman takes one to the side of the head.
Akerman takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akerman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.
Akerman throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman just misses with a punch 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!
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
Romero misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akerman.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Romero - that will leave a mark!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good leg kick by Romero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romero closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Romero working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Romero in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Akerman is trying to get back to half guard.
Romero content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Akerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Romero is trying to control the action in half guard but Akerman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Romero working the head and body with strikes.
Romero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Akerman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero.
Akerman is trying to control but can't.
Akerman is not content to let Romero control the position.
Romero is looking to advance position but Akerman won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akerman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to control. Akerman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romero stops Akerman from getting back to his feet.
Romero prevents Akerman from improving his position.
Romero throwing shots but Akerman is blocking nicely.
Romero throwing shots but Akerman is blocking nicely.
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. Romero connects with a nice short shot to Akerman's temple.
Romero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akerman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romero wants to pass to mount but Akerman is defending the position.
Romero is trying to control the action in half guard but Akerman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero dominated that round.
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.
Romero scoring well with a low kick there.
Romero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Akerman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Romero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akerman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akerman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Decent striking displayed by Romero there.
Romero lands with a cross.
Akerman moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Romero tries to circle away but Akerman has him pinned against the cage.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Akerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman throws out a leg kick but Romero moves out of range and Akerman only half commits.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akerman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akerman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Akerman ducks down to avoid it.
Akerman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
A big left from Romero misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Akerman misses the target.
Hector Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero connects with the punch.
Romero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akerman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Romero counters with a nice leg kick.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Romero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akerman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Akerman as he checks the leg kick.
Akerman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Romero.
Romero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Romero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akerman's calf.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman misses with a right hand
and Romero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akerman's guard.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akerman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero throws a strike but Akerman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Romero looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Akerman has picked Romero up and slammed him! Romero can't keep hold of the triangle and Akerman manages to pass to side control!
Romero is trying to get back to half guard.
Romero keeps trying to improve his position.
Akerman is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to improve position but can't.
Romero gets back to half guard.
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
Akerman is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akerman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hector Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akerman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Romero to get to his feet.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
Akerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Akerman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akerman lands a right hook to the body.
Romero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akerman's sensitive parts.
Akerman cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Akerman thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control.
Akerman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akerman keeps working.
Romero cracks Akerman with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Akerman cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Akerman misses with a looping left.
Romero feints and then cracks Akerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akerman down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Romero 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 Akerman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akerman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akerman.
Akerman blocks a jab.
Akerman walks into a jab.
Akerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akerman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romero is out of range and Akerman settles back down.
Romero throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romero.
Akerman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero staying out of range there.
Akerman misses with a body shot
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akerman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Akerman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akerman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Romero 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 Akerman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akerman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Akerman checks a leg kick.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akerman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero takes one to the chin there.
Romero looks for the body kick but Akerman saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Akerman.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Romero checks it.
Romero misses with a body shot
and Akerman counters with a stiff right hand.
Akerman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero throws a leg kick which misses Akerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Akerman tries to avoid it.
Akerman needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there.
Romero staying out of range there.
Akerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Akerman throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akerman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Akerman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romero. Romero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Akerman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romero has a takedown stuffed.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Akerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Romero backs away, Akerman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Linus Akerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Romero.
Romero misses with a hook.
Akerman tries to land a leg kick but Romero saw it coming and moves away.
Akerman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akerman scrambles back to his feet.
Romero lands a jab.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Romero.
Akerman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akerman doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
Akerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romero.
Romero scores with a leg kick.
Akerman scoring well with a low kick there.
Romero swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akerman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romero.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akerman tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akerman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman wants to land a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akerman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero really dominated that round.
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.
Akerman connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Romero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akerman checks it well.
Romero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akerman.
Akerman throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Akerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Romero throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
Romero cracks Akerman with a good jab.
Akerman takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Romero backs away, Akerman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akerman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akerman slips under a jab from Romero.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut
and Akerman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Romero checks a low kick from Akerman.
Romero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Romero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akerman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
And Akerman counters with a quick kick to the body but Romero blocks it.
Romero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Akerman throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Akerman.
Romero walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Romero.
Akerman takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Akerman misses with a straight left.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick from Romero.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Akerman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akerman moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akerman.
Akerman is looking to clinch.
Akerman throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akerman under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Akerman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romero.
That kick from Romero tenderised Akerman's leg. Akerman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akerman throws a low kick but Romero avoids it.
Akerman throws a chopping leg kick but Romero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akerman counters with a thumping low kick.
Akerman lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akerman.
Romero walks into a jab.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.
Romero sizes up Akerman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akerman scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick from Akerman.
A low kick from Romero misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerman misses with a looping left.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Akerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Akerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Akerman.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Romero.
Romero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akerman on the side of the head.
Romero moves away from the strike by Akerman.
Romero with a nice cross.
Akerman misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Akerman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hector Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Akerman connects with a crisp jab.
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romero digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs.
Romero lands a head shot.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Romero is looking to chop away at Akerman's legs.
Romero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akerman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero thuds his right hand into Akerman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akerman swivels and escapes.
Romero throws out a leg kick but Akerman moves out of range and Romero only half commits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with a low kick.
Akerman tries a low kick but Romero avoids it.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akerman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good exchange - Akerman coming out on top.
Romero connects with a single shot there.
Akerman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akerman misses with a leg kick.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Akerman misses the target.
Romero scores with a leg kick.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman drives through and clinches with Romero against the cage.
Akerman lands with a right to the head.
Romero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akerman smiles and moves away.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman misses with a straight left.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot.
Akerman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Akerman misses with a looping left.
Akerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Romero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akerman misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Romero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice body punch from Akerman.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
Akerman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akerman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Romero. That's going to slow Akerman down.
Romero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akerman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romero somewhat.
It looked like Akerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Linus Akerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Romero.
Romero checks a low kick from Akerman.
Nice jab there from Akerman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akerman, as that shot connected.
It looks like Hector Romero has been cut.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Akerman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerman staying out of range there.
Akerman moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akerman throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Akerman misses with a straight right.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Akerman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Romero misses with the body kick
and Akerman counters with a straight right hand.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akerman throws a solid leg kick but Romero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akerman.
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 Linus Akerman.
I think Romero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Romero!
Hector Romero is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Hector Romero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Linus Akerman was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried to schock the world, create a legacy. Didn't work out but i know i tried. No guts no glory! '.
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