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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Linus Akerman (ranked 58 p4p, 11 weight class) and Pete Granger (ranked 61 p4p, 12 weight class). Granger has chosen Get Ya Strut On - Lord Have Mercy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
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177 lbs
22 - 7 - 0 |
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182 cm
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178 lbs
18 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linus Akerman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Granger! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Akerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Good shot there by Akerman. Akerman loads up on a big right hand but Granger slips the punch. And Granger responds with a good body kick, but Akerman manages to step out the way in time. Crunch! Granger slams his shin into Akerman's torso. A nice inside leg kick there by Granger. That's going to slow Akerman down. Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab. Akerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger. Granger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akerman's sensitive parts. Akerman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Granger. Granger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Akerman lands a head kick!
Akerman throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily. Good work by Granger as he checks the leg kick. Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Granger scores with a nice body kick.
Granger lands a jab-cross combination. Akerman misses the shot to the body. Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it. Granger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akerman. Akerman obviously looking to wear him down.
Granger misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circling - Akerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A good leg kick by Granger. Akerman connects with a body shot. Granger throws a leg kick but Akerman moved away. Akerman tries to clinch there but Granger circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet. Akerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily. Granger only half commits to the counter leg kick. Akerman digs a good body shot into Granger's ribs. Akerman throws a low kick but Granger avoids it. Granger slips under a jab from Akerman. Akerman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Granger checks it well. Akerman scores with a leg kick.
Akerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Granger feints a counter leg kick. Akerman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Granger throws a quick inside leg kick. Granger misses with a head kick.
Akerman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Granger to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Akerman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Granger to counter with a crisp jab. Akerman lands with a nice body kick. Akerman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Granger needs to keep his hands up - Akerman had a free shot at his head there. Granger throws the kick towards the body but Akerman avoids it. Akerman connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back. Granger throws a body shot but no joy. That kick from Akerman tenderised Granger's leg. Granger is trying to keep his angry face on. Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman. Granger throws a low kick but Akerman avoids it. Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing. Akerman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akerman.
Akerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Granger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Granger misses with a looping left. Akerman connects with a solid leg kick. Akerman is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Granger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Granger thuds his right hand into Akerman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Granger throws a wild body kick that Akerman sees coming a mile off. Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger. Granger swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman throws a low kick but Granger moves out of range easily. Granger throws a right and a left that both miss. Granger scores with a body shot.
Granger lunges at Akerman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akerman's hand. Akerman thows a left - swing and a miss! Akerman cracks Granger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Granger with a body punch. A glancing blow. Granger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akerman. Akerman circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Akerman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akerman throws a jab when Granger was well out of range. Granger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akerman to score with a decent uppercut. Granger dips to his left and cracks Akerman with an uppercut! Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Akerman wants to land a leg kick but Granger is out of range. Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Akerman moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off. Granger is trying to counter with his kicks. Akerman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Granger wants to land a leg kick but Akerman is out of range. Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger moves away from the strike by Akerman. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman misses the shot to the body. Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Akerman scores with a body shot.
Granger catches Akerman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pete Granger will probably get the nod. 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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Akerman finds it's target. Akerman scores with a punch to the head. Granger misses with a body shot.
Akerman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Akerman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Granger ducks right into an uppercut from Akerman. Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it. Granger swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Akerman throws a hook but Granger blocks it. Akerman takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses. A good leg kick by Akerman. A jab from Granger does it's job there. Akerman with a jab. Akerman blocks 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! Akerman swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Akerman cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. An inside leg kick lands from Akerman. Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger. Akerman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Akerman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Granger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. That kick from Akerman tenderised Granger's leg. Granger is trying to keep his angry face on. Akerman looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely. Akerman moves out of range of the strikes. Akerman cracks Granger with a right hand to the side of the head. Akerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger throws a wild body kick that Akerman sees coming a mile off. Akerman blocks the body kick.
Granger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A good leg kick by Granger. Akerman scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one. Akerman scores with a leg kick.
Akerman tries to score with a low kick but Granger moves his leg out of the way. Akerman throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Akerman throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Granger moves out of range as Akerman strikes. A nice inside leg kick there by Akerman. That's going to slow Granger down. Akerman misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely. Akerman throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Akerman cracks Granger with a right hand to the side of the head. Akerman dodges the punch combination from Granger.
Akerman tries to clinch but Granger is having none of it. Granger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Granger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Akerman lands a nice looking body shot.
Akerman throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it. Granger throws a front kick that sends Akerman stumbling back into the cage. A kick lands to the mid section there for Granger. Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab. Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Granger wants to slow Akerman down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Akerman ducks right into an uppercut from Granger. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Granger checks a leg kick. Akerman throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range. Akerman swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Akerman is looking to land body kicks. Granger only half commits to the counter leg kick. Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granger. Akerman throws a right hand that misses
and Granger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akerman thinking. Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger. Granger misses with a wild body shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Granger checks a leg kick. Jab by Granger. Linus Akerman is winning the standup battle so far. Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming. Akerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Akerman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akerman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Akerman moves away from the strike by Granger. Granger scores with a nice head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Akerman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granger. Granger avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Granger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Granger misses with a looping left. Granger avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Granger just manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Akerman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. That kick from Akerman tenderised Granger's leg. Granger is trying to keep his angry face on. Granger moves away from the strike by Akerman. Akerman looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Granger misses with a low kick as Akerman jumps back. Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Granger moves forwards but Akerman connects with a nice, crisp jab. Akerman scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linus Akerman dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akerman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Granger. Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet. Akerman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away. Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akerman.
Akerman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Granger. Akerman throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily. Akerman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Granger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Granger throws a head kick that misses. Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Akerman 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. Granger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akerman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Granger - the referee stops the clock and Akerman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Granger. Akerman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Granger is looking to slow Akerman down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Akerman takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses. Akerman defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand. Akerman throws a leg kick but Granger moved away. Granger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Akerman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Akerman connects with an inside leg kick. Granger thuds his right hand into Akerman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A big right from Granger misses. Akerman rushes Granger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Granger scores with a shoulder strike. Granger gets through Akerman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Granger breaks the clinch.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman. Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Granger throws a nice outside leg kick. Granger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Granger thuds his right hand into Akerman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Granger swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akerman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Akerman loads up on a big right hand but Granger slips the punch. Akerman tries to land a leg kick but Granger saw it coming and moves away.
Akerman blocks a low kick nicely. Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman. A jab from Granger misses. Granger throws a low kick but Akerman avoids it. Granger avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Akerman checks a leg kick nicely. Akerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range. Granger throws a fast counter high kick but Akerman manages to duck under it in time. Akerman throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Akerman throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it. Akerman moves out of range as Granger throws a body kick.
Akerman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Akerman scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Granger looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range. Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Akerman.
Granger throws out a counter right but Akerman avoids it with no problem. Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Akerman throws a leg kick but Granger sees it coming and checks it nicely. Granger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akerman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Akerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Granger misses with an uppercut. Akerman checks a leg kick nicely. Granger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akerman's sensitive parts. Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akerman misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely. Akerman cracks Granger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akerman slips a jab from Granger. Granger avoids the body shot from Akerman.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Granger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Granger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Granger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Granger misses. Jab by Granger. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An inside leg kick lands from Granger. Granger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akerman moves out of range and avoids them all easily. It looked like Akerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Granger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Granger.
Granger throws a wild body kick that Akerman sees coming a mile off. Granger wants to slow Akerman down by chopping away at his legs. Nice straight punches there by Granger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Granger. Granger throws a leg kick that misses. Granger throws a body kick that misses. Granger gets off balance looking for a body kick and Akerman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Granger misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Granger really dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Granger takes one to the chin there. Akerman swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Akerman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Akerman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Granger, pushing him back against the cage. Akerman misses with some punches.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside. Akerman lands a nice uppercut. Akerman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger. Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akerman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman. Akerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Akerman moves away from the strike by Granger.
That's one minute gone in the round. Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akerman is out of range. Granger tries to move into range but Akerman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Granger throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Akerman does it's job there. Both fighters circling a little - Granger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Akerman catches Granger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Granger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akerman tries to score with a low kick but Granger moves his leg out of the way. Akerman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Granger throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Akerman misses the target. Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akerman feinted there with a counter leg kick. Granger throws a series of punches but Akerman moves out of range. Akerman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman thuds a left hand into Granger's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Akerman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Granger 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. Akerman throws a big shot that misses. Akerman moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off. Granger throws a leg kick but Akerman sees it coming and checks it nicely. Akerman motions for Granger to come forward. Akerman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger takes one on the button. Akerman lands with a hook. Granger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Akerman scores with a leg kick.
Akerman scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one. Granger swings away with a leg kick that misses. Akerman misses with a body kick. Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Akerman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Granger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akerman throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily. Good leg kick by Granger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akerman moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off. Granger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Akerman lunges at Granger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Granger's hand. Granger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Granger missing with a left hand there. Akerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A slow jab from Akerman misses its intended target. Akerman works the jab nicely. A big left from Akerman misses. Granger misses the jab. Akerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
Akerman lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Granger lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Akerman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Granger tries a low kick but Akerman avoids it. Granger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akerman's sensitive parts. Granger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akerman checks it well. Akerman throws a leg kick but Granger checks it. Granger loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch. Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot. Granger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akerman's head. Akerman throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range. Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Granger misses the jab. It looked like Akerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A big right from Granger misses. Granger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akerman is out of range and Granger settles back down. Granger thumps Akerman with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linus Akerman had his way with Pete Granger in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Akerman throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Granger on the wrong end of a nice hook. Akerman wants to clinch. Akerman digs a good hook to Granger's body.
Akerman throws a leg kick which misses Granger's front leg but catches the back leg as Granger tries to avoid it. Akerman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akerman misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akerman wants to clinch up but Granger keeps it at a distance. Granger throws out a counter right but Akerman avoids it with no problem. Akerman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Akerman checks a leg kick. Akerman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Granger throws out a counter right but Akerman avoids it with no problem. Some bone on bone action there as Granger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Granger looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range. Granger staying out of range there. Akerman works the jab nicely. Nice uppercut there from Akerman. Granger feints and then cracks Akerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akerman down. Akerman throws a body shot but no joy. Granger lands the left hand. Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granger. Granger walks into a straight right hand from Akerman. Granger misses with a hook. Akerman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Donk. Granger catches Akerman right on the button with a cross. Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akerman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Akerman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Granger scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Akerman throws a jab when Granger was well out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Granger.
Akerman throws a nice inside leg kick. Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman. Akerman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Granger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Akerman is looking to counter the offense by Granger and move into the clinch. Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akerman. Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Akerman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Akerman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses. Granger blocks a leg kick. A big right from Akerman misses. Akerman pushes Granger up against the cage in a clinch. Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman. A right hook to the body lands for Akerman.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut. Good body shot from Granger.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Akerman misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land. Akerman blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Akerman.
Granger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Akerman lands with a light punch inside. Granger misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Akerman throws a head punch that misses. Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger tries to circle away but Akerman has him pinned against the cage. Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Akerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger. Akerman scores with a shot to the side of Granger's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Akerman - that landed with a thud.
Akerman takes a shot to the head. Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow. Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akerman. Granger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Linus Akerman has scored more points in the clinch so far. Granger misses with a short punch on the inside. Granger working aggressively here.
Akerman working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Linus Akerman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Akerman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linus Akerman! During a confident post fight interview, Linus Akerman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
80% |
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