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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama comes into the arena with Time To Say Goodbye blaring out of the sound system. Joseph is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fight Music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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172 cm
23
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Poweful takedowns
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph fails with the takedown.
Akiyama throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akiyama misses with a hook.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akiyama as he jumps to the side.
Joseph shoots in and drives through. Akiyama sprawls well.
Yoshiro Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Joseph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akiyama as he jumps to the side.
Akiyama throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akiyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Joseph with that takedown attempt.
Akiyama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akiyama sprawls well initially but Joseph persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joseph seems to be working for a kimura but Akiyama defends the submission attempt.
Akiyama is refusing to be controlled, as Joseph sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akiyama defending well though.
Joseph is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akiyama wants to get back to his feet.
Joseph is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Akiyama pushes Joseph off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akiyama.
Yoshiro Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Akiyama takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshiro Akiyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joseph shoots in but Akiyama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akiyama scores with a nice strike.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown but Akiyama shows good takedown defense.
Akiyama scores with a jab.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akiyama as he jumps to the side.
Akiyama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joseph.
Joseph gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiro Akiyama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Akiyama. No joy for Joseph on that attempt.
Akiyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Akiyama misses the target.
Akiyama misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph blocks a low kick nicely.
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Joseph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akiyama but Akiyama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akiyama.
Akiyama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akiyama waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Joseph.
Joseph looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoshiro Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Joseph.
No joy there for Akiyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akiyama misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
Akiyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Akiyama does no damage.
Joseph fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akiyama lands a jab.
Akiyama throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Akiyama swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akiyama throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Joseph is working for a kimura but Akiyama is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joseph is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiro Akiyama dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Akiyama cracks the inside of Joseph's front leg.
Akiyama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Akiyama.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akiyama but Akiyama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joseph looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akiyama's head.
Joseph is looking to take a break and control but Akiyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joseph missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joseph not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joseph is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akiyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joseph.
Akiyama is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akiyama's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Akiyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akiyama throws out the jab.
Akiyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akiyama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joseph trying to control but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
Joseph postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akiyama is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joseph, into his guard.
Joseph has an active guard here but Akiyama has managed to pass into half guard.
Joseph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joseph manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joseph looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akiyama gets to his feet - Joseph follows without any prompting.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Akiyama. Joseph shrugs it off though.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Akiyama.
Anthony Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akiyama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshiro Akiyama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akiyama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshiro Akiyama!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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