Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pride FC 53
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Rojas throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman tried to counter with a leg kick but Rojas avoided it.
Matheo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akerman.
Akerman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rojas lands with an uppercut that bounces Akerman off the cage and back into range.
Akerman defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akerman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
Rojas works Akerman's body with a nice hook.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Rojas lunges at Akerman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akerman's hand.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by Akerman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerman.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.#T1#
Rojas throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akerman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akerman scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akerman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Rojas moved away.
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akerman misses with a jab to the body
and Rojas counters with a nice body shot.
Akerman walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
Rojas tries to bum rush Akerman with a series of wild strikes but Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akerman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akerman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Rojas finds it's way through Akerman's defenses.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
A combination from Akerman does no damage.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Rojas cracks the inside of Akerman's front leg.
Rojas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Rojas tries to work over Akerman's front leg with a kick but Akerman checks it.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akerman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
Akerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Akerman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Akerman's head.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Rojas lands a leg kick that knocks Akerman off balance momentarily.
Rojas throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
Rojas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Akerman throws a leg kick which misses Rojas's front leg but catches the back leg as Rojas tries to avoid it.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Akerman moves away and avoids it.
Akerman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rojas.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rojas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akerman is able to avoid easily.
Akerman moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas scores with a jab to the head.
Akerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Rojas moves out of range of the leg kick from Akerman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akerman in his tracks.
Akerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.#T4#
Rojas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good standup being displayed there by Rojas as he connects with a hook.
Akerman 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 looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rojas misses with a straight right. #CL#
Rojas tries to keep at a distance but Akerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas lands a body shot.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Rojas tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Rojas back against the cage.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Akerman manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Akerman.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akerman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojas lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheo Rojas 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.
#R2#
Rojas throws an off balance right hand
letting Akerman counter with a right hand.
Rojas lands a head shot.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Rojas scores with a jab. Akerman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Rojas lands a nice shot that snaps Akerman's head back.
Rojas scores with a jab.
Akerman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rojas connects with a looping right hand.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas works the jab nicely.
Akerman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akerman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akerman. Akerman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas slips a jab from Akerman.#T1#
Akerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rojas doesn't seem bothered though.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
As Rojas backs away, Akerman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akerman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akerman, as that shot connected.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
Akerman fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rojas square on the jaw! Damn, Rojas is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Linus Akerman!
After winning the bout, Linus Akerman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Matheo Rojas was interviewed post fight and said 'Life is full of surprises, some good, some not so good.'.

Event: Pride FC 47
Date: Sep 25, 2019

#R1#
Turnbull looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Akerman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turnbull misses with a kick to the body.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Turnbull checks it.
Turnbull lands a lovely overhand right.
Turnbull misses with a straight right.
Turnbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Turnbull lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akerman takes a step back to recover.
Turnbull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turnbull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akerman. Akerman obviously looking to wear him down.
Turnbull throws a wild body kick that Akerman sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman moves out of range as Turnbull throws a body kick.
Turnbull tests Akerman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnbull jabs Akerman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Akerman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Turnbull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akerman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Turnbull connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Akerman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Turnbull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turnbull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akerman moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull lands with a good body shot.
Turnbull throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akerman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akerman blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turnbull moves out of range as Akerman strikes.#T2#
Turnbull connects with the punch.
Akerman throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Turnbull.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akerman 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 Turnbull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turnbull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turnbull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turnbull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turnbull clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turnbull misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Turnbull blocks the leg kick.
Turnbull throwing a counter right hand but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman misses with a body punch
and Turnbull counters with a straight right hand.
Akerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Turnbull.
A countering left hand to the body from Akerman misses.
Akerman misses with a looping right.
Turnbull lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Turnbull lands a head shot.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick from Turnbull.
Akerman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akerman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
It looks like Turnbull has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Akerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akerman missing with a left hand there. Turnbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akerman loads up on a big right hand but Turnbull slips the punch.
Turnbull is looking to counter with a body kick.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Akerman takes one to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands with an overhand left.
Turnbull scores with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Akerman.
Akerman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turnbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!#CL2#
Akerman forces Turnbull back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turnbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Akerman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Turnbull.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Akerman's ribcage. Akerman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull works on Akerman's body with a couple of short punches.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turnbull fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman lands with a straight right. Turnbull didn't see that one coming.
Roderick Turnbull is winning the standup battle so far.
Turnbull misses with a looping left.
Turnbull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akerman on the side of the head.
Akerman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turnbull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akerman in his tracks.
Turnbull moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Turnbull throws a wild body kick that Akerman sees coming a mile off.
Turnbull jabs Akerman right on the nose. Akerman blinks but takes it well.
Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnbull throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Akerman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akerman jabs at Turnbull's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turnbull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turnbull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akerman can do to turn this around?#T1#
Turnbull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akerman tries a quick counter leg kick but Turnbull is wise to it.
Akerman misses with an uppercut
and Turnbull counters with an inside leg kick.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Akerman takes one on the button.
Turnbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akerman.
Turnbull pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akerman is out of range and Turnbull settles back down.
Akerman thumps Turnbull with a low kick.
Turnbull misses with a hook
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turnbull lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses the shot to the body.
Akerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Turnbull clinches with his opponent.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akerman lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land. #T2#
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Akerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turnbull.
Turnbull is leaning against Akerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akerman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turnbull or not.
Turnbull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Akerman lands a left hand.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it.
Akerman has Turnbull pushed against the cage.
Akerman misses with the head strike. #T3#
Akerman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Turnbull lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akerman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Akerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akerman pushes Turnbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akerman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
A short left from Turnbull.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Akerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
Turnbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull lands with a left to the head.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Turnbull scores with a hook to the body.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Akerman's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Akerman 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 swings widly with a right hand
and Turnbull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turnbull checks a low kick from Akerman.
Turnbull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Akerman misses
and Turnbull makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Akerman really felt that one!
Turnbull doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
Akerman takes one on the button.
Turnbull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akerman.
Turnbull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akerman blocks a head kick by Turnbull.
Akerman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab.
Turnbull lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Turnbull scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akerman slips a straight right by Turnbull.
Turnbull backing away here, and Akerman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turnbull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turnbull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akerman's head backwards.
Turnbull throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akerman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turnbull.
Akerman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turnbull tries to clinch up.
Turnbull throws a nice head kick!
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akerman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turnbull cracks Akerman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turnbull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Turnbull as he connects with a hook.
Turnbull misses the shot to the body.
Akerman misses with a hook.
Akerman misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turnbull.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Akerman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turnbull scores with a nice body kick.
Turnbull slips under a jab.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Akerman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turnbull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turnbull's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akerman under the eye.
Akerman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turnbull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akerman throws a poor cross that misses
and Turnbull counters with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull slips a jab and a cross from Akerman.
Akerman walks into a jab.
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnbull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turnbull throws a wild body kick that Akerman sees coming a mile off.
Akerman wants to counter the offense by Turnbull and move into the clinch position.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akerman moves in looking to clinch but Turnbull pushes him off.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Turnbull checks it. #T4#
Turnbull defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akerman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turnbull. That did some damage!
Turnbull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Akerman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akerman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turnbull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Akerman misses.
That kick from Turnbull tenderised Akerman's leg. Akerman is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Turnbull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akerman, pushing him back against the cage.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akerman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
Turnbull digs a right hand into Akerman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akerman's gas tank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Turnbull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turnbull 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!

Event: Pride FC 45
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Akerman throws out a leg kick but Scorpion moves out of range and Akerman only half commits.
Akerman checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scorpion. That's going to slow Akerman down.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion tries to land a front kick but Akerman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scorpion connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Scorpion finds it's target.
Akerman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scorpion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akerman.
A slapping body kick lands there for Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a straight right. Akerman didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scorpion.
Scorpion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akerman wants to land a leg kick but Scorpion is out of range.
Akerman tests Scorpion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Scorpion.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scorpion staying out of range there.
Scorpion misses with a low kick.
Akerman jabs Scorpion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Akerman misses.
Scorpion tries to clinch but Akerman is having none of it.
Akerman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scorpion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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.
Anderson Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akerman throws a low kick but Scorpion avoids it.
Scorpion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scorpion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scorpion scores with a spinning back kick!
Akerman avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scorpion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Scorpion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scorpion blocks a jab.
Akerman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scorpion wants to land a leg kick but Akerman is out of range.
Scorpion throws a wild body kick that Akerman sees coming a mile off.
It looks like Scorpion has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Scorpion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Akerman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scorpion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akerman lands a lovely overhand right.
Scorpion lands a head shot.
Scorpion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scorpion. That's going to slow Akerman down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scorpion.
Nice uppercut there from Scorpion.
Akerman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scorpion throwing a counter right hand but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman lands a slapping body shot.
Akerman delivers a nice body kick.
Scorpion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman. #T4#
Scorpion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Akerman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body kick from Scorpion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akerman takes a step back to recover.
Scorpion lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akerman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Scorpion.
Akerman moves out of range as Scorpion throws a body kick.
Scorpion is looking to land body kicks.
Akerman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#
Scorpion is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Anderson Scorpion has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Scorpion - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Akerman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Linus Akerman!
A very excited looking Linus Akerman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2019

#R1#
Akerman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knott's head backwards.
Knott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerman.
Knott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman. #CL#
Knott rushes Akerman and presses him up against the cage.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land.
Knott can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Knott is struggling to control the position.
Akerman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knott or not.
Knott tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it.
Akerman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knott misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knott.
Akerman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Knott.
Knott scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Akerman working aggressively here.
Akerman lands a nice uppercut.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knott's elbow.
Knott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Akerman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knott.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Knott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Knott - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Knott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akerman lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akerman.
Akerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Knott.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knott.
Akerman is leaning against Knott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Akerman pushes Knott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knott misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman blocking some punches.
Knott tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knott misses with a punch on the inside.
Akerman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akerman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akerman lands a nice uppercut.
Knott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Akerman.
Knott blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Akerman manages to break the clinch.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Knott.
Akerman misses the jab.
It looked like Knott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akerman.
Knott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akerman lands a slapping body shot.
Knott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knott scores with the left hand. Akerman knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Akerman moves into the clinch successfully. #T3##BC2#
Akerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Knott moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Akerman has Knott up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akerman.
Knott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knott struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Knott misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Akerman as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Akerman.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knott's elbow.
Akerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Knott controls his hands.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akerman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Knott is looking to control Akerman's arms but Akerman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knott has his back to the cage.
Knott goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Knott working aggressively here.
Akerman cracks Knott with a nice body shot.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knott swings wildly with an uppercut but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knott avoiding damage. #BC2#
Akerman breaks from the clinch.
Akerman keeps the fight on the outside.
Akerman tries to counter with a clinch but Knott shakes him off and moves away.
Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Knott.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knott tries to close the distance and clinch but Akerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akerman motions for Knott to come forward. Akerman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Akerman lands a jab to Knott's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knott misses with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a nice uppercut.
Knott misses with a right hand
and Akerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Knott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Linus Akerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akerman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knott just misses with a punch to the body.
Knott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knott tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Akerman counter with a right hand.
Knott fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A cross from Akerman lands.#ROC2#
Knott is rocked!
Akerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Knott.
Oh Knott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akerman drops Knott with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Knott! Akerman dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Linus Akerman!
An out of breath Linus Akerman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 657
Date: May 19, 2019

#R1#
Akerman tests Logan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Jab by Akerman.
Akerman 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.
Logan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akerman lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Frankie Logan has been cut.
Akerman is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Logan misses.
Logan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.
Logan throws a leg kick
and Akerman counters with a left and a right that stings Logan. #ROC#
Logan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Logan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Akerman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Logan throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Akerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akerman misses with a hook to the body
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Logan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akerman's head.
Logan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akerman.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
Decent striking displayed by Logan there.
Nice shot lands for Akerman.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akerman throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.
Nice cross by Logan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan throws a good cross that connects.
Logan throws a low kick, looking for Akerman's leg but Akerman calmly moves out of range.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Logan clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Logan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akerman stuffs the takedown attempt from Logan. Logan gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Akerman misses.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Akerman tries to counter by clinching up but Logan breaks away and moves out of range.
Logan slips under a jab.
A jab from Logan misses.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman. #CL#
Akerman has managed to clinch.
Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan looking for a takedown.
Linus Akerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Logan.
Logan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akerman backwards.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Logan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Logan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akerman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Logan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land.
Akerman wants to stall.
Logan blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Logan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Logan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Logan tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Logan breaks the clinch.
Akerman loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.#T4#
Logan slips under a jab from Akerman.
Logan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akerman walks into a straight right hand from Logan.
Akerman wants to slow Logan down by chopping away at his legs.
Akerman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akerman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Logan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akerman's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Logan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akerman's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Akerman trying to keep a closed guard but Logan is proving a slippery customer.
Akerman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frankie Logan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frankie Logan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frankie Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan tries to move into range but Akerman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Logan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Akerman is out of range.
Logan lands a leg kick that knocks Akerman off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Akerman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Logan catches Akerman right on the button with a cross.
Akerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Logan blocks a leg kick.
Logan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Logan checks a low kick from Akerman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Akerman lands with a right hand.
Logan throws a nice looking combination but Akerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Logan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Logan blocks the body kick.
Logan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akerman under the eye.
Logan tries to move into range but Akerman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Akerman drops Logan with a beautiful combination! Logan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Akerman is looking for the KO!
Logan is still on wobbly legs! Can Akerman finish him?
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Akerman throws a hook but Logan blocks it.
Akerman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akerman pinned against the cage. Akerman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Logan takes one to the chin there.
Logan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akerman under the eye.
Logan seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Logan misses with a double jab
and Akerman counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Akerman misses its intended target.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan jabs Akerman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akerman is looking to clinch.
Akerman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Logan under the eye.
Akerman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Logan.
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akerman throws a low kick, looking for Logan's leg but Logan calmly moves out of range.
Akerman misses with a two punch combination.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman throws a leg kick which misses Logan's front leg but catches the back leg as Logan tries to avoid it.
Akerman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Logan misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Akerman 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.
Nice body punch from Akerman.
Akerman lands a head kick. Logan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Danga de danga de dang - Logan scores with a four punch combination!
Logan misses the body punch
and Akerman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman misses with a left hand
and Logan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan misses with a jab to the body
and Akerman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Logan's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Logan is predictable there
and Akerman counters with a good low kick that Logan was not able to check.
Logan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Logan shoots in and bounces Akerman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Akerman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Akerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Logan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Akerman finds it's way through Logan's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Logan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Akerman throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akerman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Logan at a distance.
Akerman swings widly with a right hand
and Logan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Logan thuds his right hand into Akerman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akerman closes the distance but Logan moves to the side
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akerman.
Logan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Logan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Logan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akerman looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range.
Akerman scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Logan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akerman.
Logan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Logan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akerman takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
Akerman misses with a looping left.
Logan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Logan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Akerman counters by moving into the clinch.
Logan misses with the head strike.
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.
Good body shot from Akerman.
Logan misses with a punch on the inside.
Logan goes for a takedown attempt but Akerman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Logan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan lands a body shot.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Logan. #T2#
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akerman.
Akerman connects with a body shot that sends Logan's belly button to the back.
Logan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akerman is able to avoid easily.
Akerman cracks Logan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akerman looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Logan.
Akerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Logan.
Akerman misses with a body kick.
Akerman tries to close the distance and clinch but Logan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akerman walks into a jab.
Logan moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Akerman slips a jab from Logan.#T3#
Logan scores with a jab. Akerman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Akerman is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Logan scores with the left hand. Akerman knows he should have avoided that one.
Akerman throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Logan throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Akerman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Logan just manages to avoid it.
Logan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akerman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Logan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Logan throws a series of punches but Akerman avoids them all with ease.
Akerman defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
Logan slips under a jab.
Logan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Logan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Logan! But no joy.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Logan throws a right hand that Akerman ducks under and follows up with a left that Akerman also avoids with ease.
Akerman tries to land a leg kick but Logan saw it coming and moves away.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
Logan throws a series of punches but Akerman moves out of range.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akerman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Logan.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
Akerman looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Logan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akerman misses with a left hand
and Logan counters with a three punch combo that has Akerman backing up. Akerman nods at Logan to acknowledge the strikes.
Akerman throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Akerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Logan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Logan!
A very excited looking Frankie Logan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 651
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Glass walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Glass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akerman. Akerman obviously looking to wear him down.
Glass cracks Akerman with a good jab.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Glass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass misses with a series of wild punches.
Akerman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Akerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Akerman.
Glass connects with a looping right hand.
Akerman looks to land a combination but Glass avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Glass looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akerman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glass rather than just go for the knockout.
Glass walks into a straight right hand from Akerman.
Akerman on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Glass's corner calls for a 1-2. Glass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Glass cracks Akerman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akerman misses with a looping left.
Glass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akerman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Glass lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akerman takes a step back to recover.
Glass blocks a jab.
A jab from Glass misses.
It seemed like Akerman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Glass blocks the leg kick.
Glass lands a leg kick that knocks Akerman off balance momentarily.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akerman connects with a body shot.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Glass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Akerman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akerman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.#T2#
A low kick from Glass misses
and Akerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glass throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Akerman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Glass misses with a body punch.
Akerman lands with a light punch inside.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glass.
Glass scores a nice knee to the body.
Glass lands a right hand.
Glass unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Glass pushes Akerman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akerman lands a hook that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Glass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glass trying to land knees to the body.
Glass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Glass manages to break the clinch.
Glass throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Akerman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Glass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Glass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glass misses with a straight right.
Akerman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice cross by Glass.
Akerman misses with a body punch
and Glass counters with a straight right hand.
Glass feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akerman's calf.
Glass throws a shot to the body.
Glass lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Glass misses
and Akerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Glass is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akerman needs to keep his hands up - Glass had a free shot at his head there.
Akerman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
Glass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akerman momentarily.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Some wild striking there from Glass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass lands with a shot to the body.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akerman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Glass moves out of range of the leg kick from Akerman.
Glass throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Glass throws out a powerful jab.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glass.
Akerman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Glass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Glass's corner calls for a 1-2. Glass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Glass with a jab.
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Glass.
Glass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glass. #T1#
The fighters circling - Glass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass looks for the body kick but Akerman saw that one coming.
Akerman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Glass tried to score with a low kick but Akerman checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Glass checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Glass misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
Akerman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Glass is out of range.
Glass blocks the body kick.
Glass cracks a nice hook into Akerman's ribs.
Akerman throws a hook but Glass blocks it.
Glass takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akerman wants to slow Glass down by chopping away at his legs.
Glass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Glass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akerman can do to turn this around?
Akerman misses with a body shot
and Glass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glass lands with a hook. Akerman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Glass scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
Akerman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akerman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akerman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akerman connects with a solid leg kick.
Glass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glass there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Glass throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glass throws a body kick that misses.
Glass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Akerman.
A combination from Glass does no damage.
Glass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Glass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Glass cracks Akerman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akerman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glass has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Glass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akerman doesn't seem phased though.
Glass lands a nice shot that snaps Akerman's head back.
Glass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Glass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Akerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Glass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Akerman counter with a right hand.
Akerman blocks a jab.
Glass misses with a straight right.
Glass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Akerman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Glass throws a lazy uppercut
and Akerman counters with a low kick, right behind Glass 's knee.
Akerman swinging wildly here. #T4#
Glass throws a big shot that misses.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akerman connects with a nice looking jab.
Glass lands with an overhand left.
Glass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akerman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glass is able to avoid easily.
Akerman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Glass clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glass throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Glass misses.
Akerman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Glass lands a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Glass, right into the meat.
Glass clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Glass misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Glass blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Glass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Akerman. That snapped Glass's head back.
Akerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akerman's head.
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.
Glass lands an overhand right.
Akerman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.#T1#
Glass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akerman throws a right hand that misses
and Glass counters with a two punch combo.
Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akerman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akerman wants to counter the offense by Glass and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Glass misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akerman! But no joy.
Glass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glass digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Akerman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akerman.
Glass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Akerman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Glass.
The fighters circling - Akerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akerman throws a head kick that misses
and Glass counters with a straight right hand.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akerman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glass clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glass dips to his left and cracks Akerman with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Akerman.
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Glass misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Glass there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glass, as that shot connected.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
A shot to the body from Akerman misses
and Glass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akerman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Glass. #T3#
Glass with a hook.
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akerman.
Akerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glass. Glass obviously looking to wear him down.
Akerman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glass checks a low kick from Akerman.
Akerman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Glass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akerman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akerman misses with a wild combination.
Glass slips a jab from Akerman.
Glass scores with a three punch combo!
Glass throws a leg kick which misses Akerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Akerman tries to avoid it.
Akerman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akerman throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.
Glass misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Glass there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of Akerman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akerman thows a leg kick but Glass checks it
and Glass counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akerman's knee momentarily.
Akerman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Glass cracks Akerman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Glass avoids the body shot from Akerman.
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.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
A punch lands to the side of Akerman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Glass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akerman is out of range.
Glass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Glass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Akerman.
Glass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akerman tries a low kick but Glass avoids it.
Glass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Glass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glass 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Glass!
Desmond Glass decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 647
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Trotter moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Akerman looks to land a right hand but Trotter moved out of range.
Trotter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akerman swings for the body but Trotter moves out of range.
Trotter wants to counter the offense by Akerman and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Trotter rushes Akerman and presses him up against the cage.
Trotter scores with a shot to the side of Akerman's head.
Akerman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trotter backwards.
Trotter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Trotter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akerman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trotter at a distance.
Akerman lands a body shot.
Trotter takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Trotter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Akerman is looking to wear down Trotter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akerman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trotter.
Akerman throwing a counter right hand but Trotter manages to avoid it.#T1#
Akerman lands a nice hook to Trotter's body. Trotter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trotter throws a lazy right hand but Akerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trotter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akerman.
A left lands for Akerman.
Trotter moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Trotter misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
Trotter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Akerman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trotter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trotter.
Akerman missing with a left hand there. Trotter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trotter throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trotter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trotter misses with a lunging right hand
and Akerman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trotter tries to clinch there but Akerman circles away. #T2#
Trotter misses with a jab to the body
and Akerman counters with a nice uppercut.
Trotter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akerman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akerman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trotter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trotter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trotter. That did some damage!
Akerman tried to score with a low kick but Trotter checks it.
Trotter tries to clinch up.
Trotter misses with a straight right.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Akerman scores with a punch to the head.
Trotter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Trotter. #T3#
Trotter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akerman cracks Trotter with an open hand slap.
Trotter ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman tries to counter by clinching up but Trotter breaks away and moves out of range.
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Akerman.
A big left from Akerman misses.
Akerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trotter. That did some damage!
Trotter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akerman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trotter momentarily.
Trotter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trotter just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trotter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akerman defends it well.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trotter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trotter misses with a wild body shot.
Akerman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akerman looks to land a right hand but Trotter moved out of range.
Akerman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trotter moves away from the strike by Akerman.
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Trotter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trotter misses with an uppercut
and Akerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akerman throws a hook to the side of Trotter's head but Trotter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trotter has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Akerman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trotter, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Akerman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trotter wants to clinch up but Akerman keeps it at a distance.
As Trotter tries to get set, Akerman tries to push him back and clinch up but Trotter manages to avoid the attempt.
Trotter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trotter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alonzo Trotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Trotter is rocked!
Trotter is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Akerman doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Trotter crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Trotter's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Linus Akerman!
Our winner, Linus Akerman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Alonzo Trotter was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry dudes'.

Event: CEC 642
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Akerman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Duffy.
Akerman tries to clinch there but Duffy circles away.
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.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Akerman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duffy checks it well.
Akerman closes the distance but Duffy moves to the side
and Duffy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Duffy.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duffy tries to close the distance and clinch but Akerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Duffy throws a low kick but Akerman avoids it.
Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Duffy misses with a left hand
and Akerman counters with a nice body kick.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Duffy thumps Akerman with a low kick.
Duffy scores with a punch to the head.
Akerman misses with a body punch
and Duffy counters with a nice body shot.
Duffy tries to move into range but Akerman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duffy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duffy tries to bum rush Akerman with a series of wild strikes but Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Duffy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Duffy is just out of range.
Akerman thuds a left hand into Duffy's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Akerman misses with a straight left. #T2#
Duffy scores with a kick to the body.
Duffy connects with a leg kick. Akerman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akerman lands a slapping body shot.
Duffy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duffy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akerman.
Akerman looks to land a body kick but Duffy moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duffy.
Duffy misses with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akerman!
Duffy throws a big shot that misses.
Duffy connects with an inside leg kick.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Duffy.
A big left from Akerman misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duffy. #T3#
Akerman throws a solid leg kick but Duffy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akerman.
A big left from Akerman misses.
Duffy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akerman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Akerman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Duffy blocks the leg kick.
Duffy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akerman avoids the body shot from Duffy.
Duffy misses with an uppercut.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Duffy. Beautiful body shot.
Akerman lands a slapping body shot.
Akerman loads up on a big right hand but Duffy slips the punch.
Duffy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Duffy.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffy manages to avoid it.
Duffy throws a leg kick
and Akerman counters with a good low kick that Duffy was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy lands with a nice combination. Akerman backs away looking to recover.
Duffy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body punch from Akerman.
Duffy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duffy.
Duffy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duffy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akerman scores with a sloppy right hand. Duffy should have avoided that one.
Duffy missing with a left hand there. Akerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akerman throws a body punch but Duffy moves out of range.
Akerman misses with a low kick as Duffy jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carney Duffy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Duffy takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Akerman misses with a hook. Duffy ducked under it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Akerman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Akerman lands with a hook. Duffy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akerman throws a body punch but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Duffy moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Duffy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duffy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duffy lands with a right hand.
Duffy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duffy can pounce on him.
Duffy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akerman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duffy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akerman blocks a head kick by Duffy.
Duffy misses with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duffy checks a leg kick. #T1#
Akerman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duffy drops his hands momentarily and Akerman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Duffy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akerman doesn't seem phased though.
Akerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akerman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Duffy digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs.
Akerman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Akerman blocks the low kick.
Akerman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Duffy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akerman throws a low kick but Duffy avoids it.
Akerman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duffy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Akerman. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duffy needs to keep his hands up - Akerman had a free shot at his head there.
Akerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duffy.
The fighters circling - Akerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duffy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Duffy just manages to avoid it.
Akerman lands a jab to the nose.
Akerman keeps the fight on the outside.
Akerman throws a hook but Duffy avoids it easily.
Duffy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duffy is looking to slow Akerman down with leg kicks.
Akerman wants to land a leg kick but Duffy is out of range.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Duffy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Duffy.
A little jabbing left from Duffy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duffy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akerman throws a push kick but Duffy slaps the foot to one side.
Duffy misses with a wild body shot.
Akerman misses with a low kick as Duffy jumps back.
Duffy loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Akerman connects with a jab.
Duffy throws a lazy right hand but Akerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerman misses with a hook
and Duffy counters with an inside leg kick.
Duffy slips under a jab.
Duffy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses.
Akerman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Duffy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duffy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Akerman.#ROC#
Duffy is rocked!
Duffy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duffy is still on wobbly legs! Can Akerman finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akerman lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Duffy misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Akerman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duffy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akerman.
Akerman circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Duffy to the canvas! Duffy doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Akerman keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.
In defeat, Carney Duffy stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is.. '.

Event: CEC 638
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Akerman gets a clinch.
Akerman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thornton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow.
Akerman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Akerman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akerman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akerman lands a nice shot to the body.
Akerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akerman prevents a body shot from Thornton.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Akerman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akerman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman digs a right hand underneath Thornton's ribcage. Thornton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akerman misses with some punches.
Akerman keeps control of Thornton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Akerman - that landed with a thud.
Thornton lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Akerman working aggressively here.
Thornton throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Thornton misses with a punch on the inside.
Akerman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Akerman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thornton lands a right hand. #BC2#
Akerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton goes for a double leg but Akerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akerman continues to drive forward.
Akerman throws the left hand but Thornton avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Thornton both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akerman.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Akerman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thornton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thornton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Akerman throws a series of punches but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton attempts a counter takedown but Akerman avoids it well and moves away.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Akerman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akerman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akerman misses with a wild body shot.
Akerman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thornton.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thornton with a jab.
Akerman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thornton manages to avoid it.
It looked like Thornton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot.
Akerman throws the kick towards the body but Thornton avoids it.
Akerman throws a sloppy head kick and Thornton moves out of range easily.
Thornton throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.#T3#
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Thornton defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman cracks Thornton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thornton swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Thornton.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Thornton throws a nice looking combination but Akerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Akerman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akerman throws a hook to the side of Thornton's head but Thornton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akerman throws the kick towards the body but Thornton avoids it.
Akerman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akerman throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Thornton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thornton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Akerman pushes Thornton off and gets back to his feet.
Thornton walks into a straight right hand from Akerman.#T4#
Akerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thornton.
Thornton scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akerman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thornton somewhat.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman scores with a leg kick.
Akerman with a hook.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thornton is looking to wear down Akerman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thornton throws a sloppy body shot
and Akerman counters with a good low kick that Thornton was not able to check.
Nice shot by Thornton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
Thornton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Thornton throws a right hand that Akerman ducks under and follows up with a left that Akerman also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Akerman connects with a body shot.
Thornton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Thornton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akerman back to the cage. Thornton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thornton throws a right hand that misses
and Akerman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thornton's knee momentarily.
Thornton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akerman.
Akerman throws a push kick but Thornton slaps the foot to one side.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Thornton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thornton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akerman scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Thornton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akerman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Linus Akerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Thornton moved out of range nicely.
Akerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akerman throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Akerman.
Thornton throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
Akerman throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thornton misses with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thornton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akerman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akerman misses with a wild body shot.
Akerman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Thornton avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Akerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thornton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Thornton misses its target.
Thornton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
A big right from Akerman misses.
Thornton misses with a series of wild punches.
Thornton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thornton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!
Akerman connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Thornton! He's out on his feet! Akerman rushes in and drops Thornton with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Linus Akerman!
A relieved looking Linus Akerman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 630
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Lokren moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akerman's brow.
Lokren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Lokren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lokren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Lokren gets a clinch.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akerman.
Akerman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akerman walks away with a smile on his face. Lokren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lokren defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Lokren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman stalling in the clinch but Lokren improves position.
Lokren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Linus Akerman has been cut.#T1#
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akerman blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
A shot in the inside from Akerman.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Akerman.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akerman swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Lokren clinches.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Akerman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lokren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lokren lands a nice elbow.
Lokren misses with an elbow strike.
Akerman pushes Lokren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lokren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akerman blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
Akerman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman taking a breather. #T2#
Lokren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land.
Akerman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Lokren misses with an elbow over the top.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akerman lands with a short shot to the head.
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lokren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Akerman takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Akerman lands a nice uppercut.
Akerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokren lands an elbow inside that Akerman shrugs off.
Akerman throws a head punch that misses.
Akerman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lokren is leaning against Akerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akerman blocks an elbow strike from Lokren. #T3#
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
Akerman takes an elbow to the temple.
Akerman lands with a short shot to the head.
Lokren misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lokren.
Lokren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Lokren.
Lokren can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Akerman.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Akerman has him pressed against the cage.
Lokren lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Linus Akerman's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akerman backwards.
Lokren pushes off an throws an elbow but Akerman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lokren lands an elbow inside.
Lokren struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Akerman tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lokren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow.
Lokren tries to pull guard but Akerman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Linus Akerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sairanix Lokren.
Akerman lands an uppercut.
Akerman looking to stall.
Akerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akerman takes an elbow to the temple.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Linus Akerman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Lokren drives through and clinches with Akerman against the cage.
Akerman digs a right hand underneath Lokren's ribcage. Lokren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren's elbow.
Akerman blocks an elbow strike.
Lokren lands an elbow that stopped Akerman in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akerman's brow.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Akerman. #BC#
Akerman breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Akerman.
Akerman misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Lokren closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akerman.
Lokren pushes off an throws an elbow but Akerman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lokren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akerman walks away with a smile on his face. Lokren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akerman scoring well with a low kick there.
Akerman throws a front kick aimed at Lokren's knee but Lokren avoids it well. #T1#
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lokren throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Lokren tries to clinch up.
Lokren walks into a jab.
Akerman looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Lokren has closed the distance and engaged Akerman in a clinch.
Lokren works on Akerman's body with a couple of short punches.
Lokren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lokren lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Linus Akerman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lokren lands an elbow inside that Akerman shrugs off.
Lokren jumps guard but Akerman stands there with Lokren around his waist. Lokren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lokren struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Lokren lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren lands an elbow just above Akerman 's eye.
Lokren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akerman takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jeez, Linus Akerman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Akerman dodges an elbow strike from Lokren.
Lokren swings wildly with an uppercut but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren lands an elbow that stopped Akerman in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Linus Akerman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: CEC 623
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Akerman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akerman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akerman looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Akerman.
Granger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger tried to counter with a leg kick but Akerman avoided it.
Akerman throws a hook but Granger blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Granger as he connects with a hook.
Akerman misses with a right hand
and Granger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akerman misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Granger cracks Akerman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akerman lands a slapping body shot.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Akerman's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Granger checks a leg kick.
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 thudding body kick lands there by Granger!
Akerman swings widly with a right hand
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Akerman counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
A low kick from Akerman misses
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akerman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Akerman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Granger misses with a hook.
Akerman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Granger is able to avoid easily.
Granger takes one to the chin there.
Akerman digs a good hook to Granger's body.
Akerman takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Pete Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger is looking to chop away at Akerman's legs.
Jab, jab by Granger - just one landing.
Granger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akerman wants to slow Granger down by chopping away at his legs.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Akerman.
Akerman feints and then cracks Granger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Granger down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akerman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Granger fakes the leg kick and cracks Akerman in the body.
Granger connects with a nice looking jab.
Granger throws a leg kick but Akerman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerman.
Granger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Granger cracks Akerman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akerman misses with a jab to the body
and Akerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Granger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Granger throws a leg kick but Akerman moved away.
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akerman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akerman.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granger misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Akerman misses.
Granger thinks about countering with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Granger!
Akerman works the jab nicely.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Granger takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Granger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Granger misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Akerman checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Akerman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Granger misses its target.
Akerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Granger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akerman'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!
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Akerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Granger misses the target.
Granger throws a leg kick but Akerman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger is looking to counter with a body kick.
Granger throws a leg kick which misses Akerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Akerman tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Granger cracks Akerman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akerman throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
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 Pete Granger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Granger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akerman.
Granger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Granger keeps Akerman at a distance using the push kick.
Akerman throws a low kick but Granger moves out of range easily.
Akerman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Granger.
Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akerman.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but Akerman checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Granger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger throws a hook but Akerman blocks it.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Granger lands a body shot. #T1#
Akerman is looking to clinch.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger connects with a leg kick. Akerman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Granger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akerman throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Granger is looking to counter with a body kick.
Granger lands a jab.
Akerman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Granger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Granger. That one must have hurt.
Granger checks a low kick from Akerman.
Akerman wants to slow Granger down by chopping away at his legs.
Granger motions for Akerman to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Granger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger lands with a nice body punch.
Granger takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Akerman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Granger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Granger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheers as Akerman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Good work by Akerman as he checks the leg kick.
Granger throws a series of punches but Akerman avoids them all with ease.
Akerman misses with an uppercut
and Granger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Granger. That's going to slow Akerman down.
Granger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger staying out of range there.
Akerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Granger.
Akerman looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Granger throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range. #T3#
Akerman cracks Granger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pete Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Akerman throws a front kick aimed at Granger's knee but Granger avoids it well.
Akerman jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger thumps Akerman with a low kick.
Granger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Akerman counters with a nice body shot.
Crunch! Akerman slams his shin into Granger's torso.
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Akerman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Granger works the jab nicely.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Akerman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akerman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Granger thows a leg kick but Akerman checks it
and Akerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Akerman looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Granger motions for Akerman to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Granger backing away here, and Akerman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akerman misses with a straight left.
Akerman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Granger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akerman.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Akerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akerman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Granger.
Granger misses with a low kick.
Akerman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akerman tries a low kick but Granger avoids it.
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Akerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Granger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Granger is looking to slow Akerman down with leg kicks.
Akerman tries a low kick but Granger avoids it.
Granger connects with a leg kick. Akerman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Granger misses.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger scores with a leg kick.
Granger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Granger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Granger.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger lunges at Akerman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akerman's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Akerman lands a right hook to the body.
Granger checks a leg kick nicely.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman throws out a leg kick but Granger moves out of range and Akerman only half commits. #T1#
Granger checks a low kick from Akerman.
Granger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akerman blocks a low kick nicely.
Akerman is looking to chop away at Granger's legs.
Granger moves out of range of the leg kick from Akerman.
Akerman misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a nice body kick.
Akerman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Granger to score with a decent uppercut.
Akerman tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akerman.#CL2#
Akerman rushes Granger and presses him up against the cage.
Akerman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Granger.
Granger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Akerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Granger scores with a jab. Akerman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Granger throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Granger 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.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akerman connects with a leg kick. Granger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Granger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akerman's calf.
Akerman misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Granger.
Akerman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Granger looks for the body kick but Akerman saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Granger.
Granger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akerman looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Granger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akerman under the eye.
Granger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Granger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akerman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Akerman misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Granger. #T3#
Akerman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Granger thumps Akerman with a low kick.
Granger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akerman lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Granger jabs Akerman right on the nose. Akerman blinks but takes it well.
Granger slips a straight right by Akerman.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Granger.
Akerman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Akerman.
Granger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akerman's sensitive parts.
Akerman connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.
Akerman misses the jab.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman tries to land a leg kick but Granger saw it coming and moves away.
Akerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Akerman.
Pete Granger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Akerman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akerman throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Akerman misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Granger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Granger.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Granger scores with a nice strike.
Akerman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Akerman takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger sizes up Akerman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akerman tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Akerman misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Granger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Granger 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pete Granger!
Pete Granger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEC 619
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia pushes Akerman away with a front kick.
Garcia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Akerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia slips under a jab from Akerman.
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Akerman checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akerman throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Akerman.
Garcia tries to work over Akerman's front leg with a kick but Akerman checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Akerman drops his hands momentarily and Garcia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
Akerman tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akerman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerman counters with a nice uppercut.
Akerman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garcia slips a jab from Akerman.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Garcia is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Akerman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Akerman throws a right hand that misses
letting Garcia counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Garcia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garcia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Garcia tries for a kimura but Akerman is defending well.
Garcia throws an elbow but Akerman slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Akerman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia working the ground and pound but Akerman is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Garcia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akerman wants to get back to his feet but Garcia drags him back down.#T3#
Akerman tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Garcia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Garcia trying to control the action but Akerman is working from the bottom.
Akerman holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Akerman pushes Garcia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garcia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Garcia tries to move to mount but Akerman blocks the move with his legs.
Akerman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Garcia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garcia wants to control but Akerman is keeping him busy.
Akerman is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garcia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Akerman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garcia manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Garcia 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.
#R2#
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Akerman.
Akerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akerman misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akerman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akerman 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.
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akerman under the eye.
Akerman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Garcia throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akerman misses with a hook.
Garcia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akerman 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akerman swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akerman's knee momentarily.#T1#
Garcia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia tries to score with a low kick but Akerman moves his leg out of the way.
Akerman blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akerman 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 Garcia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garcia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akerman. That's going to slow Garcia down.
Akerman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Akerman.
Akerman scores with a jab to the body.
Akerman jabs at Garcia's body.
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!
Akerman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Akerman stuffs the takedown.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Garcia does it's job there.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses Akerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Akerman tries to avoid it.
A big right from Akerman misses.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Akerman lands a nice looking body shot.
Garcia tries to work over Akerman's front leg with a kick but Akerman checks it.
Akerman drops his hands momentarily and Garcia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Akerman misses its intended target.
Garcia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
Akerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Akerman throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akerman 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.
Garcia throws a front kick that sends Akerman stumbling back into the cage.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Akerman avoids it well.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
letting Akerman counter with a right hand.
Garcia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Akerman lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Akerman.
Akerman with a nice cross.#T4#
Akerman staying out of range there.
Akerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akerman throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Garcia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akerman's calf.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Akerman is out of range.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akerman.
Akerman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akerman is looking to counter punch.
Akerman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akerman throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Garcia misses
and Akerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergio Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Garcia misses.
Akerman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garcia manages to circle out of the way.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Garcia.
Garcia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akerman misses the jab.
Akerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Garcia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia feints and then cracks Akerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akerman down.
Akerman misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Garcia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akerman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Akerman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman is looking to counter the offense by Garcia and move into the clinch.
A head kick from Garcia lands but Akerman takes it in his stride.
Garcia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akerman thumps Garcia with a low kick.
Akerman misses with a hook.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
Akerman takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Akerman slips a straight right by Garcia.
As Garcia tries to get set, Akerman tries to push him back and clinch up but Garcia manages to avoid the attempt.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akerman looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akerman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garcia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Akerman will feel that in the morning.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sergio Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia throws the kick towards the body but Akerman avoids it.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akerman misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Akerman throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Garcia scores with a leg kick.
Akerman blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
A punch lands to the side of Garcia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garcia scoring well with a low kick there.
Akerman tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Akerman finish him?
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Akerman misses the target.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Akerman counters with a big left hand that crumples Garcia! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Linus Akerman!
A very excited looking Linus Akerman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 614
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Akerman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akerman moves forwards but Glass connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glass.
Glass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akerman.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Glass scores with a jab to the head.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Akerman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Glass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glass stuns Akerman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akerman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akerman.
Akerman drops his hands momentarily and Glass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glass throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Akerman.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman throws a looping overhand right but Glass ducks down to avoid it.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Glass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akerman slips a jab and a cross from Glass.
Akerman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Akerman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glass throws a hook but Akerman blocks it.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Glass misses its intended target.
Akerman lands with a cross.
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass.
Akerman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Akerman throwing a counter right hand but Glass manages to avoid it.#T2#
Glass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass lands with a hook. Akerman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman takes one to the chin there.
Glass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akerman's head.
Glass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Glass has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass flicks out a counter leg kick but Akerman steps away.
Glass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akerman. Akerman obviously looking to wear him down.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Glass flicks out a counter leg kick but Akerman steps away.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass.
Glass connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
Jab from Akerman.
Glass connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Glass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glass misses with an uppercut.
Akerman is looking to counter the offense by Glass and move into the clinch.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Glass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Glass sizes up Akerman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Glass checks a low kick from Akerman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akerman has time to react.
Glass swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
That kick from Glass tenderised Akerman's leg. Akerman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Akerman scoring well with a low kick there.
Glass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Glass has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Glass blocks a leg kick.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass misses with a low kick.
Akerman looks to land a body kick but Glass moved away.#T4#
Glass throws a hook but Akerman blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Glass.
Glass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glass scores with a jab. Akerman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akerman takes a swing at Glass's ribcage but misses.
Glass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Glass tries to work over Akerman's front leg with a kick but Akerman checks it.
Akerman checks the leg kick.
Glass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman walks into a straight right hand from Glass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman lands a high kick!
Glass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Glass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akerman throws a chopping leg kick but Glass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Glass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Glass throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Akerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glass can pounce on him.
Akerman tried to score with a low kick but Glass checks it.
Glass moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Glass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Glass moves away from the strike by Akerman.
Glass connects with the punch.
Glass misses with a low kick.
Akerman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akerman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Glass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Akerman slips a jab from Glass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass connects with a right hand. Akerman shakes it off.
Glass connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akerman. Akerman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Glass cracks a nice hook into Akerman's ribs.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
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!
Akerman blocks a low kick nicely.
Akerman checks a low kick from Glass.#T1#
Glass lands a head shot.
Akerman is looking to score with low kicks.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman throws a one two combo.
Glass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akerman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glass.
Glass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman with a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Desmond Glass's cut even more.
Glass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akerman avoids the body shot from Glass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Akerman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Glass lunges at Akerman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akerman's hand.
Akerman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Glass throws a leg kick
and Akerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A lazy left from Glass finds it's target.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Akerman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Glass.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Akerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Akerman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Glass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akerman is out of range.
Glass staying out of range there.
Akerman scoring well with a low kick there.
Akerman throws a big shot that misses.
Akerman tries to clinch up but Glass circles away and keeps his distance.
Glass misses with a hook to the body
and Akerman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Akerman avoids the body shot from Glass.
Akerman walks into a jab.
Akerman moves out of range as Glass strikes.
Glass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akerman.
Glass swings widly with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a leg kick. #T3#
A good leg kick by Akerman.
Glass throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
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.
Glass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akerman is out of range and Glass settles back down.
Glass is looking to score with low kicks.
Akerman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glass.
Akerman misses the jab.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Akerman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glass's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glass throws a nice outside leg kick.
Glass works the jab nicely.
Glass blocks a jab.
Glass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akerman connects with a jab.
Glass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Glass there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Glass closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Glass tried to score with a low kick but Akerman checks it.
A big right from Glass misses.
Akerman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akerman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Glass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akerman doesn't seem phased though.
Glass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Glass throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Akerman instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Glass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akerman throws a hook but Glass blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Glass 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.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Glass misses with a hook to the body
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Glass misses the body punch
and Akerman counters with a straight right hand.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass.
Akerman lands a nice shot to the body.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Akerman checks the leg kick.
Glass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akerman.
Glass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
Glass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akerman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Glass takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Glass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akerman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Akerman is looking to chop away at Glass's legs.
Glass catches Akerman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Glass.
Glass thuds a left hand into Akerman's body.
Akerman connects with a solid leg kick.
Akerman tries to land a front kick but Glass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Akerman misses the target.
Glass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass misses the jab.
Akerman dips to his left and cracks Glass with an uppercut!#CUT#
The cut above Desmond Glass's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass throws a lazy right hand but Akerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Glass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Donk. Glass catches Akerman right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Akerman misses its intended target.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Glass.
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akerman is looking to counter the offense by Glass and move into the clinch.
Akerman throws a big shot that misses.
Akerman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Akerman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Glass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Glass clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akerman throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily.
Akerman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glass connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glass throws a one two combo.
A leg kick checked by Akerman.
Akerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Akerman.
Glass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Glass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glass.
Akerman walks into a straight right hand from Glass.
Decent striking displayed by Glass there.
Glass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akerman momentarily.
Desmond Glass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akerman throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Glass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Glass.#T4#
Glass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Akerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Glass throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
Glass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Glass.
Glass moves out of range of the body kick from Akerman.
Glass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akerman has time to react.
Glass throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
Akerman drops his hands momentarily and Glass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akerman throws the left hand but Glass avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass lands with a shot to the body.
Glass connects with an inside leg kick.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass throws a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Glass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Glass winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Glass!
A victorious Desmond Glass thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 608
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1##CL#
Akerman has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Akerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akerman thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#
It looks like Linus Akerman has been cut.
Akerman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akerman counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like DeShawn Johnson has been cut.
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Akerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Akerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Akerman ducks down to avoid it.
Akerman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Akerman blocks a jab.
Akerman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Akerman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akerman misses with a looping right.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Akerman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akerman thinking.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akerman lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akerman.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Akerman. #T3#
A good leg kick by Akerman.
Nice defenses there by Akerman.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Johnson throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Akerman throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Akerman takes one to the side of the head.
Akerman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson jabs Akerman right on the nose. Akerman blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akerman.
Akerman needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman connects with a solid leg kick.
Akerman wants to clinch.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Akerman swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Akerman is predictable there
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Akerman tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Akerman slips a straight right by Johnson.
Linus Akerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Johnson misses.
A lazy left from Akerman finds it's target.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akerman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeShawn Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Johnson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akerman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Akerman tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Akerman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Akerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson. #KD2#
Johnson sends Akerman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Akerman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Akerman is rocked!
Akerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Akerman avoids it with no problem.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
Linus Akerman's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Akerman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akerman.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Akerman catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Akerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akerman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Akerman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman seems to have got his legs back now.
Akerman moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson cracks Akerman with a good jab.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Akerman with an uppercut!
Akerman walks straight into a right hand from Johnson - that's dropped him! Johnson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Akerman from any more punishment! Akerman complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DeShawn Johnson!
Our winner, DeShawn Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 600
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R3#
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. #T1#
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. #CL#
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.#BC2#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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#CL#
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.
#R4#
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.#CL#
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. #BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Granger. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R5#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #CL#
Akerman pushes Granger up against the cage in a clinch.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: CEC 597
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #TD2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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. #CL#
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. #BC2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
Akerman misses with a right hand #TD2#
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. #REVR#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#SU#
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 #TD2#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R4#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R5#
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. #T1#
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.#CL#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #CUT#
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.#T4#
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! '.

Event: CEC 593
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Jab, jab by Pera - just one landing.
Pera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akerman.
Pera's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pera lands the left hand.
Pera lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Akerman as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.#CL2#
Pera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Akerman.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera tries to stall but Akerman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land. #T1#
Akerman lands a hook that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera is trying to maintain a safe position but Akerman gets an underhook and turns Pera into the cage.
Pera lands with a short shot to the head.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Akerman blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera looking to slow down the pace here.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Akerman throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Pera.
Pera misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Akerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Akerman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akerman or not.
A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land.
Akerman lands with a right to the head.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Akerman has had enough of the clinch but Pera keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Pera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akerman backwards.
Akerman scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akerman taking a breather.
Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Akerman lands a right hand. #T4#
Akerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow.
Good body shot from Akerman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Akerman lands a body punch.
Akerman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Akerman misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akerman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akerman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Akerman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pera scoring well with a low kick there.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera wants to counter with a clinch but Akerman pushes him away.
Akerman staying out of range there.
Linus Akerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.
Akerman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pera 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pera. Akerman shrugs it off though.
Pera moves out of range of the leg kick from Akerman.
Pera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akerman misses with a straight left.
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!
Akerman scoring well with a low kick there.
Akerman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akerman scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akerman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pera misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.#CL2#
Pera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pera lands a nice uppercut.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Akerman is trying to pull guard but Pera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman lands a nice uppercut.
Pera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pera stalling the fight.
Pekka Pera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Akerman.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akerman lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Pera tries to score a body lock takedown but Akerman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Akerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Akerman blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera working aggressively here. #T3#
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akerman is trying to break free.
Akerman lands a shoulder strike.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Akerman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pera lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Akerman breaks from the clinch.
Pera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akerman.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerman.
Pera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akerman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akerman checks a low kick from Pera.
Akerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Akerman.
Akerman checks a low kick from Pera.
A jab from Pera misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pera throws out a counter right but Akerman avoids it with no problem.
Akerman checks a low kick from Pera.
Pera takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Akerman tried to counter with a leg kick but Pera avoided it.
A big right from Pera misses.
Akerman throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Pera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akerman is out of range and Pera settles back down.
Akerman misses with a straight right.
Pera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pera scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Linus Akerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Akerman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pera digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs.
Pera slips a jab from Akerman.
Akerman throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Pera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pera.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akerman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akerman lands a body punch.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akerman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pera stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Akerman.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Akerman.
A nice left hand lands by Akerman.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Akerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Pera is trying to maintain a safe position but Akerman gets an underhook and turns Pera into the cage.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera prevents a body shot from Akerman.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Akerman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akerman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Akerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman lands a body punch.
Akerman lands a nice uppercut.
Akerman lands with a light punch inside.
Akerman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman throws a head punch that misses.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman is working Pera over against the cage.
Akerman lands an uppercut.
Akerman lands a hook that snaps the head of Pera backwards. #T4#
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Pera can't get the takedown.
Pera tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akerman lands with a short shot to the head.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akerman blocking some punches.
Pera is trying to stall.
Pera pushes Akerman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Pera. #BC#
Akerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pera takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Pera slips a straight right by Akerman.
Pera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akerman with a body shot.
Akerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Nice body punch from Pera.
Akerman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akerman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pera wants to counter the offense by Akerman and move into the clinch position.
Akerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pera.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Akerman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pera.
Pera swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pera swings widly with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a stiff right hand.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akerman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pera's head backwards.
Akerman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pera's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Pekka Pera's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akerman.
Pera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Pera misses with a body shot.
Akerman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akerman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akerman scores with a head kick.
Akerman sizes up Pera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akerman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Pera is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Pekka Pera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Akerman throws a hook but Pera blocks it.
Pera feints a counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Akerman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Akerman misses.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pera throws a front kick that sends Akerman stumbling back into the cage.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Pera moved out of range nicely.#T2#
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!
Akerman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pera's sensitive parts.
Pera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Pera moved away.
Pera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
and Akerman counters with an inside leg kick.
Pera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akerman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akerman thuds a left hand into Pera's body.
A lazy left from Pera finds it's target.
Pera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akerman, as that shot connected.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Akerman rushes Pera and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Pera misses with some punches.
Akerman blocking some punches.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman lands a nice shot to the body.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman looking to stall.
Akerman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards. #BC#
Akerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akerman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akerman is looking to slow Pera down with leg kicks.
Pera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akerman sprawls well. Akerman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pera gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Pera misses with a takedown
and Akerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
Pekka Pera's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Akerman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Akerman.
Pera is still on wobbly legs! Can Akerman finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pekka Pera's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Linus Akerman!
Post fight, an emotional Linus Akerman said 'Have fun in the bahamas, I hear it's great this time of the year'.

Event: CEC 588
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Akerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Glass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glass, as that shot connected.
Glass tries to land a leg kick but Akerman saw it coming and moves away.
Glass moves out of range as Akerman throws a body kick.
Glass scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akerman ducks right into an uppercut from Glass.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Glass is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akerman takes one to the chin there.
Glass lands with an overhand left.
Glass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Glass is looking to chop away at Akerman's legs.
Akerman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akerman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akerman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Akerman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Akerman takes a swing at Glass's ribcage but misses.
Glass digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glass.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Glass.
Akerman throws a head kick that misses.
Akerman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akerman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glass at a distance.
Akerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Glass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Glass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman's coach down at Hunter MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Akerman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Akerman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akerman 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.
Glass throws a leg kick but Akerman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akerman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman connects with a solid leg kick.
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.
Akerman misses the jab.
Akerman blocks a jab.
Glass throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Glass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glass lands with an overhand left.
Akerman connects with the punch.
A jab from Akerman misses. #CL2#
Glass tries to keep at a distance but Akerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akerman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Glass. #BC#
Glass manages to break the clinch.
Glass slips a jab from Akerman.
Akerman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glass scores with a decent looking hook.
Akerman scores with a jab.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Akerman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Glass scores with a leg kick.
Akerman throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerman throws a hook but Glass blocks it.
Akerman misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Akerman.
Glass avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Glass clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akerman moves in looking to clinch but Glass pushes him off.
Akerman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akerman misses with a left hand
and Glass counters with a two punch combo.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glass.
Akerman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akerman with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass staying out of range there.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman misses with a straight left.
Glass lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Glass lands with an uppercut that bounces Akerman off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Akerman.
Glass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Glass is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Glass moves away from the strike by Akerman.
Glass moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerman looks to land a body kick but Glass moved away.
Akerman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glass lands a glancing blow to the side of Akerman's head.
Akerman motions for Glass to come forward. Akerman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman throws a leg kick
and Glass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Akerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab.
Glass takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Akerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Glass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Glass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Glass.
Glass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akerman misses with a leg kick.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Glass misses with a straight left.
Glass lands with a straight right. Akerman didn't see that one coming.
Glass drops his hands momentarily and Akerman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Akerman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
Desmond Glass's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Glass throws a good cross that connects.
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Glass moved out of range nicely.
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!
Glass looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
Akerman throws the left hand but Glass avoids the punch easily.
Akerman misses with a leg kick.
Glass misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
The fighters circling - Akerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akerman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akerman misses with a straight left.
Glass throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Glass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akerman.
Akerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glass connects with a nice looking jab.
Glass staying out of range there.
Akerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akerman at a distance.
Akerman tries to move into range but Glass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akerman tries to score with a low kick but Glass moves his leg out of the way.
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!
Glass connects with a body shot that sends Akerman's belly button to the back.
Akerman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass connects with a body shot.#T2#
Glass throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Akerman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Glass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glass stuns Akerman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Akerman throws a lazy uppercut
and Glass counters with a thumping low kick.
Glass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akerman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glass takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Glass lands a right hook to the body.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman walks into a stiff left hand from Glass.
Akerman avoids the body shot from Glass.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Akerman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Glass is looking to counter punch.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Glass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akerman on the side of the head. #T3#
Akerman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akerman scores with a punch to the head.
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akerman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glass is able to avoid easily.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Glass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akerman connects with a jab.
Glass connects with a body shot.
Akerman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
Desmond Glass's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Glass cracks a nice hook into Akerman's ribs.
Akerman slips under a jab from Glass.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass jabs at Akerman's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Glass darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akerman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akerman clobbers Glass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Akerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glass throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Glass checks a low kick from Akerman.
It looked like Glass was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akerman.
Glass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Glass slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Akerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Akerman misses with a leg kick.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Glass walks into a straight right hand from Akerman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akerman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Akerman finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
That's time! Glass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Akerman misses with a body kick.
Glass misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glass throws a leg kick but Akerman checks it.
Akerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Akerman.
Glass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akerman 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 blocks a jab.
Glass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akerman throws a shot to the body.
Glass slips under a jab.
Glass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Akerman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Glass scores with a leg kick.
Glass lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Glass darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Glass misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Akerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Glass was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akerman.
Akerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Akerman tries to land a leg kick but Glass saw it coming and moves away.
Glass throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Glass is looking to counter punch.
Akerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Glass takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Glass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akerman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Glass connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akerman scrambles back to his feet.
Akerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
Glass lands a jab to Akerman's midsection.
Akerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Akerman.
Akerman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Glass counters with a nice uppercut.
Glass blocks a leg kick.
Akerman needs to keep his hands up - Glass had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
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!
Donk. Glass catches Akerman right on the button with a cross.
Akerman slips under a jab.
Glass connects with a jab.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Glass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glass throws a looping overhand right but Akerman ducks down to avoid it.
Akerman throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Glass throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
Glass swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akerman.
Glass misses with a body punch
and Akerman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akerman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Akerman slips under a jab.
Akerman takes a swing at Glass's ribcage but misses.
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glass cracks Akerman with an open hand slap.
Akerman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glass finds it's way round the side to connect with Akerman's head. #T3#
Akerman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akerman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Akerman throws a push kick but Glass slaps the foot to one side.
Glass fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akerman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Glass with a body shot.
Glass throws a good cross that connects.
Glass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman connects with the punch.#CUT2#
Jeez, Desmond Glass's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Akerman slips under a jab.
Glass blocks a jab.
Glass misses with a straight right.
A jab from Glass finds it's way through Akerman's defenses.
Glass misses with a left hand
and Glass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akerman is looking to score with low kicks.
Akerman lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Akerman lands with a straight right. Glass didn't see that one coming.
Glass connects with a nice looking jab.
Akerman motions for Glass to come forward. Akerman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glass appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
Glass misses the jab.
Akerman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Glass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab.
Glass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Akerman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Glass slips a straight right by Akerman.
Glass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akerman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
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.
#R4#
Glass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerman.
Glass cracks Akerman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Glass cracks a nice hook into Akerman's ribs.
Glass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akerman can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Glass misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glass.
Glass misses with a hook.
Glass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Akerman.
Akerman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Glass sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glass. That's going to slow Akerman down.
Glass scores with a sloppy right hand. Akerman should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akerman, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akerman misses with a hook.#T1#
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Akerman throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Akerman misses the target.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Glass lands a head shot.
Glass misses with a body punch
enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab.
Akerman throws a lazy uppercut
and Glass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Glass scores with a punch to the head.
Akerman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Glass checks the leg kick.
Glass lands a head shot.
Glass lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Akerman moves into the clinch.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Glass breaks the clinch.
Glass lands a glancing blow to the side of Akerman's head.
Glass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Glass avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Akerman misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Glass tests Akerman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glass.
Akerman scores with a jab to the head.
Glass throws a leg kick but Akerman moved away.
Glass slips under a jab from Akerman.#T3#
Glass scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Akerman.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Glass misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akerman 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 Glass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Glass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glass. That's going to slow Akerman down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akerman. That's going to slow Glass down.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glass can pounce on him.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman takes one on the button.
Glass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Akerman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Akerman misses its intended target.
Akerman throws a big shot that misses.
Glass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glass connects with an inside leg kick.
Akerman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glass is able to avoid easily.
Akerman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman works Glass's body with a nice hook.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Akerman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Glass defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand.
Glass dips to his left and cracks Akerman with an uppercut!
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akerman thumps Glass with a low kick.
Glass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Glass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass had his way with Linus Akerman in that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Glass thuds his right hand into Akerman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glass tries to score with a low kick but Akerman moves his leg out of the way.
Glass checks a low kick from Akerman.
Akerman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman throws a chopping leg kick but Glass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glass there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akerman misses with a right hand
and Glass makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glass. Glass obviously looking to wear him down.
Akerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glass.
Glass throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akerman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Glass misses.
A little jabbing left from Akerman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Akerman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Glass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akerman doesn't seem phased though.
Akerman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Glass checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Glass cracks a nice hook into Akerman's ribs.
Akerman 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.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Glass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glass thumps Akerman with a low kick.
Akerman connects with a solid leg kick.
Akerman misses with a hook
and Glass counters with a right hand to the body.
Glass's corner calls for a 1-2. Glass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Glass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Glass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akerman on the side of the head.
Glass misses with a low kick.
Akerman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akerman scores with a jab. Glass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Glass jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akerman.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Akerman misses.
Glass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glass lands a nice hook to Akerman's body. Akerman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akerman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glass scores with a body shot.
Akerman misses with an uppercut
enabling Glass to counter with a crisp jab.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Glass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akerman throws a low kick but Glass moves out of range easily. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Glass scores with the left hand. Akerman knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Glass.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Akerman defending well as Glass loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Glass with a body shot.
Akerman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman slips a straight right by Glass.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Glass sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akerman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akerman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akerman throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glass slips a straight right by Akerman.
Glass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akerman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Glass catches Akerman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
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!
Akerman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glass.
Some wild striking there from Glass.
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Akerman lands a big head kick that sends Glass tumbling to the mat! Akerman takes a step backwards and waves Glass back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Glass is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Desmond Glass's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Linus Akerman!
Linus Akerman is the new welterweight champion!
An intense looking Linus Akerman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Have fun in the bahamas, I hear it's great this time of the year'.
Desmond Glass was interviewed post fight and said 'I have to get with my coaches and manager, and rethink my gameplan going forward. I'll be back.'.

Event: CEC 584
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Akerman throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akerman under the eye.
Akerman scores with the left hand. Mason knows he should have avoided that one.
Akerman throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Akerman defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Akerman with a jab.
Mason throws a lazy body kick
and Akerman counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Akerman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
Mason blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Akerman working aggressively here. #T1#
Mason stalls.
Mason tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Akerman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Akerman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Akerman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akerman wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Akerman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Akerman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akerman wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Akerman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mason tries to reverse the position but Akerman maintains control.
Akerman controlling his opponent.
Akerman trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Akerman can't control as he wanted to and Mason manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Mason is controlling Akerman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman 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.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akerman, as that shot connected.
Akerman keeps the fight on the outside.
Akerman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mason checks a low kick from Akerman.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Zane Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akerman slips under a jab from Mason.
A little feinted left hand from Akerman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason cracks Akerman with a good jab.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akerman under the eye.
Akerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mason scores with a nice head shot.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akerman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason cracks Akerman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Mason.
Good leg kick by Mason there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akerman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason throws out a counter right but Akerman avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Akerman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akerman misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Akerman cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mason tries to clinch but Akerman is having none of it.
Akerman misses with a straight right.
Zane Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Mason connects with a jab.
Mason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Mason.
Mason digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs.
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason misses with a straight right. #T2#
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akerman momentarily.
Mason might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Akerman ducks down to avoid it.
Mason has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Akerman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason just leaning against Akerman, taking a breather.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Mason tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it. #T3#
Akerman blocks a body shot from Mason.
Akerman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Akerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Mason.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akerman slips under a jab from Mason.
Mason looks to land a combination but Akerman avoids it well.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
Akerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Akerman.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akerman.
Mason avoids the head kick by Akerman. #T4#
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mason is out of range and Akerman settles back down.
Mason tests Akerman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Mason wants to clinch.
Akerman defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akerman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Akerman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Mason defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Mason blocks the low kick.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Akerman is looking to counter punch.
Akerman misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses with a shot to the body
and Akerman counters with a good, hard body kick but Mason shrugs it off.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target. #T1#
Akerman moves away from the strike by Mason.
Akerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mason connects with a crisp jab.
Mason looks to clinch
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akerman is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akerman thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Mason.
Akerman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Akerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akerman clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Akerman loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Akerman. Beautiful body shot.
Akerman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Akerman as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Akerman.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akerman wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Akerman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Mason thumps Akerman with a low kick.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Akerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Mason bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akerman's head backwards.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a stiff right hand.
Akerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Akerman.
Akerman avoids a kick to the body.
Akerman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akerman scores with a body shot.
Mason blocks a jab.
Akerman swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akerman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akerman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason.

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 Akerman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linus Akerman!

Event: CEC 577
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Romero scores with a jab.
Romero lands a slapping body shot.
Akerman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akerman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero flicks out a counter leg kick but Akerman steps away.
Akerman misses with a looping right.
Akerman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akerman throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Akerman swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Akerman tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Romero goes for a double leg but Akerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akerman continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Akerman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Romero is on him like a limpet, forcing Akerman back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akerman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero tries to pull guard but Akerman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akerman. Akerman obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Romero scores with a takedown into Akerman's guard.#ES#
Akerman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Romero is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1##TD2#
Romero pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Romero is working an open guard so Akerman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Romero has a takedown stuffed.
Linus Akerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Romero.
Romero connects with a single shot there.
Romero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akerman checks a low kick from Romero.
Akerman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Akerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akerman smiles and moves away.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Romero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akerman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akerman wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Romero tries to counter it with a takedown but Akerman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Akerman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romero just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Akerman.
Romero scores with a jab. Akerman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akerman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero throws a solid leg kick but Akerman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romero.
Romero scores with a sloppy right hand. Akerman should have avoided that one.
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romero lands a jab to the head.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akerman's waist but Akerman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
Akerman throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akerman doesn't seem phased though.
Romero swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range. #T3#
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akerman misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akerman.
Romero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero is looking to chop away at Akerman's legs.
Akerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero throws a leg kick but Akerman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Romero's corner calls for a 1-2. Romero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romero.
Romero avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Akerman counters with a thumping low kick.
Akerman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Romero connects with an inside leg kick.
Akerman tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Romero punishes Akerman's body with a nice straight punch.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
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 throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akerman defends it nicely.
As Romero tries to get set, Akerman tries to push him back and clinch up but Romero manages to avoid the attempt.
Romero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akerman counters with a stiff right hand.
Akerman throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero throws a leg kick that misses.
Akerman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Akerman scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
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.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hector Romero will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akerman blocks a leg kick.
Akerman feints and then cracks Romero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romero down.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akerman throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero connects with an inside leg kick.
Romero throws a leg kick which misses Akerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Akerman tries to avoid it.
Romero lands a jab to Akerman's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Akerman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Romero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romero.
Good exchange - Romero coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Akerman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akerman throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Hector Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero is looking to slow Akerman down with leg kicks. #T1#
Romero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
Akerman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akerman. Akerman obviously looking to wear him down.
Romero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Akerman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romero.
Akerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akerman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romero misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Romero looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman misses with a two punch combination.
Akerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero slips under a jab.
Romero 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.
Romero keeps the fight on the outside.
Akerman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
Akerman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body.
Akerman throws a low kick, looking for Romero's leg but Romero calmly moves out of range.
Akerman lands with a nice body kick.
Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Akerman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akerman.
Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akerman throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero misses with a low kick as Akerman jumps back.
Romero checks a leg kick.#T3#
Akerman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Romero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Romero thows a huge punch but Akerman dodges it nicely.
Romero with the ground and pound but Akerman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Romero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akerman's head.
Hector Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akerman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Akerman is retaining full guard.
Romero wants to control from the top but Akerman keeps moving. #T4#
Romero being controlled here momentarily.
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero won't allow Akerman to get back to his feet.
Romero working some strikes from top position.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Akerman is retaining full guard.
Akerman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman wants to sweep but no luck.
Akerman wants to stand but Romero is controlling the position.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hector Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Romero fails with the takedown.
Akerman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akerman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akerman.
Akerman 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.
Romero cracks Akerman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Romero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Akerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romero. Romero obviously looking to wear him down.
Romero scores with a leg kick.
Romero throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Akerman slips under a jab.
Akerman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Romero connects with a body shot.
Akerman wants to slow Romero down by chopping away at his legs.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Akerman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Romero cracks the inside of Akerman's front leg.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero checks a low kick from Akerman.
Akerman throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Jab by Romero.
Akerman tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it. #T2#
Romero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero looks to throw a body kick
and Akerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Akerman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
Akerman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Akerman misses with a leg kick.
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but Akerman sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akerman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.
Romero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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.
Donk. Romero catches Akerman right on the button with a cross.
Akerman throws a big shot that misses.
Akerman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akerman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head.#T3#
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Akerman misses the target.
Jab from Romero.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Akerman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Linus Akerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Romero.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Akerman has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
Akerman prevents Romero from breaking the clinch.
Akerman lands with a light punch inside.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akerman walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akerman takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero misses with a hook.
Akerman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Romero misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Akerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Akerman checks a low kick from Romero.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero slips a jab from Akerman.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Romero scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akerman.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Akerman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Romero throws a leg kick which misses Akerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Akerman tries to avoid it.
Romero lands a leg kick that knocks Akerman off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero thuds a left hand into Akerman's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Romero really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Akerman 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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Akerman.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akerman slips under a jab.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Romero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Romero.
Good leg kick by Romero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akerman blocks a low kick nicely.
As Romero tries to get set, Akerman tries to push him back and clinch up but Romero manages to avoid the attempt.
Romero throws a low kick but Akerman avoids it.
Akerman misses with a body kick.#CL#
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Akerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akerman smiles and moves away.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Akerman blocks the leg kick.
Romero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akerman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akerman tries a low kick but Romero avoids it.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Akerman clinches.
Romero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Romero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Akerman from controlling successfully. #SU#
Akerman stands up and waves to Romero to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Akerman.
Linus Akerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Romero.
Romero takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2##TD2#
Akerman gets caught flat footed, as Romero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Akerman pushes Romero off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero sizes up Akerman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with an outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by Akerman, which made it look bad.
Akerman throws a solid leg kick but Romero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akerman.
Romero throws a solid leg kick but Akerman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romero.
Akerman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Akerman blocks the low kick.
Akerman tries a low kick but Romero avoids it.
Akerman wants to clinch.#T3#
Akerman doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero with the counter takedown but Akerman avoids it easily.
Romero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akerman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akerman walks into a jab.
Akerman walks into a left hand.
Romero dives in for a single leg takedown but Akerman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romero can pounce on him.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Romero misses with a low kick. #CL#
Akerman instigates a clinch.
Romero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akerman prevents it.
Romero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akerman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Akerman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Romero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Romero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Linus Akerman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Romero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akerman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Romero pulls guard. #SU#
Akerman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Akerman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Akerman lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Linus Akerman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Both fighters circling a little - Akerman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Romero tries a low kick but Akerman avoids it.
Romero is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Akerman misses its intended target.
Romero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akerman connects with an inside leg kick.
Romero is looking to slow Akerman down with leg kicks.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akerman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Romero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman.
It appears Akerman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Akerman throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Akerman delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Romero misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero is looking to slow Akerman down with leg kicks.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Akerman moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Romero misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akerman.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akerman tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Romero throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
Akerman misses with a looping right.
Romero misses with a low kick as Akerman jumps back.
Akerman moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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.#T2#
Romero blocks a jab.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Jab, jab by Akerman - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Akerman scores with a punch to the head.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Akerman shows good takedown defense.
Romero has a takedown stuffed.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero scores with a jab. Akerman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romero was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akerman has time to react.#T3#
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Akerman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romero lands a leg kick that knocks Akerman off balance momentarily.
Romero lands a slapping body shot.
Akerman misses with a leg kick.
Akerman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Romeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akerman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akerman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romero lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Romero coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Romero.#T4#
Romero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akerman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romero somewhat.
Linus Akerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Romero.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akerman throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero with the counter takedown but Akerman avoids it easily.
Akerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Romero tenderised Akerman's leg. Akerman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akerman misses with a straight right.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Akerman seems unphased.
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Akerman's head back.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Akerman ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Romero!
Hector Romero is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Hector Romero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 573
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1#
Akerman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romero's hands.
Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romero thumps Akerman with a low kick.
Akerman tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akerman throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Romero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
An inside leg kick from Akerman misses.
Romero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Romero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akerman's calf.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romero scores with a kick to the midsection.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akerman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Akerman cracks Romero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romero throws a solid leg kick but Akerman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romero.
Nice uppercut there from Akerman.
Romero avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akerman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
Akerman cracks Romero with a good jab.
Romero with a hook.
Akerman scores with a shot to the body.
Romero lands with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Romero blocks the low kick.
Romero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Romero.
Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Romero. #T2#
Akerman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akerman catches Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Akerman sees coming a mile off.
Akerman throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.
Romero feints and then cracks Akerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akerman down.
Romero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akerman counters with an outside leg kick.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akerman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero misses the jab.
Akerman cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romero. #TD#
Romero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Akerman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Romero is in Akerman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Akerman keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass. #T3#
Romero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akerman's head.
Romero scoring with some ground and pound.
Akerman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
Romero wants to control from the top but Akerman keeps moving.
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romero trying to control but Akerman is working from the bottom.
Akerman 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.
Romero lands a couple of digs.
Akerman trying to control the position. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Akerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akerman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Akerman wants to stand but Romero is controlling the position.
Romero is in close to Akerman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Akerman is keeping the position.
Romero trying to control but Akerman is working from the bottom.
Romero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Romero dominated that round.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akerman can do to turn this around?
Akerman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akerman blocks a jab.
Akerman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Romero punishes Akerman's body with a nice straight punch.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Akerman's ribs.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Akerman wants to land a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romero.
Akerman connects with a single shot there.
Akerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akerman! But no joy.
Romero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akerman looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.
Romero blocks a jab.
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akerman.
Romero connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romero tries to counter with a takedown but Akerman is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Akerman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akerman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Romero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Romero thuds his shin into the meat of Akerman's side.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Romero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Akerman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Romero is in Akerman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akerman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Akerman is retaining full guard.
Akerman looking for a sweep. Not yet Akerman, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman working a defensive guard here.
Romero wants to control from the top but Akerman keeps moving. #T2#
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akerman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero lands a couple of digs.
Akerman looking to control but Romero passes into half guard. #SUB#
Akerman is defending against the submission attempts here by Romero.
Romero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Akerman wants to control but Romero is keeping busy.
Akerman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Akerman has wrist control.
Romero trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Akerman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Romero has a closed guard, preventing Akerman from standing up.
Akerman preventing the sweep. #T4#
Romero keeping full guard, as Akerman tries to pass.
Akerman is looking to stand up but Romero won't let him.
Akerman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akerman defends it easily.
Hector Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akerman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Romero dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero throws a low kick but Akerman avoids it.
Hector Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Romero misses the jab.
Akerman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Romero.
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Romero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Akerman jabs at Romero's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Romero.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romero moves out of range as Akerman throws a body kick.
Romero takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akerman! But no joy.
Romero throws a low kick but Akerman avoids it.#T1#
A good leg kick by Akerman.
Akerman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Akerman closes the distance and pushes Romero back into the cage.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action. #BC2#
Akerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Akerman throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Akerman throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Akerman checks the leg kick.
Akerman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akerman scores with a head kick.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero motions for Akerman to come forward. Romero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akerman avoids the body shot from Romero. #CL2#
Akerman darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Akerman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Akerman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Akerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akerman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akerman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Romero.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Romero digs a good hook to Akerman's body.
Romero throws a low kick, looking for Akerman's leg but Akerman calmly moves out of range.
Akerman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akerman is looking to clinch. #T3#
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akerman takes one to the chin there.
Akerman tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Romero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akerman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Akerman tries a quick counter leg kick but Romero is wise to it.
Akerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akerman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero blocks a low kick nicely.
Romero blocks the body kick.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. Romero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akerman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Romero feints and then cracks Akerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akerman down.
The fighters circling - Akerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Akerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akerman flicks out a counter leg kick but Romero steps away.
Romero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Romero avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akerman counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
Akerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akerman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akerman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Linus Akerman just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
A big right from Akerman misses.
Romero fails with the takedown
and Akerman counters with a straight right hand.
Romero throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akerman has time to react.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Akerman shows good takedown defense.
Romero misses the jab.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akerman defends well and Romero ends up having to push Akerman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akerman!
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akerman checks a leg kick nicely.
Akerman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romero is out of range and Akerman settles back down. #T1#
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Romero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akerman. Akerman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romero thows a leg kick but Akerman checks it
and Akerman counters with a nice body kick.
Romero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akerman checks it well.
Romero throws a push kick but Akerman slaps the foot to one side.
Akerman dips to his left and cracks Romero with an uppercut!
Romero moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Romero is looking to score with low kicks.
Akerman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Romero tries for a takedown but Akerman circles away easily
letting Akerman counter with a right hand.
Akerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akerman checks a leg kick nicely.
Akerman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Akerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
A leg kick checked by Romero.
Akerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Romero takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero throws out a leg kick but Akerman moves out of range and Romero only half commits.
Romero lands an overhand right.
Akerman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero throws a front kick aimed at Akerman's knee but Akerman avoids it well.
Romero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Akerman.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.#T3#
Romero moves away from the strike by Akerman.
Romero takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Akerman throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akerman lands a nice shot that snaps Romero's head back.
Akerman tried to score with a low kick but Romero checks it.
Akerman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut.
Romero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero throws a leg kick
and Akerman counters with an outside leg kick.
Romero misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Romero blocks the low kick.
Romero throws a low kick, looking for Akerman's leg but Akerman calmly moves out of range.
Romero misses with a looping right.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akerman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
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!
Akerman slips a straight right by Romero.
Romero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Romero throws a front kick aimed at Akerman's knee but Akerman avoids it well.
Akerman lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Akerman moves into range and clinches up with Romero.#TD#
Romero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Akerman controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akerman defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hector Romero will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
The fighters circling - Akerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero throws a leg kick
letting Akerman counter with a right hand.
Romero lands a body shot.
Romero swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Romero is looking to slow Akerman down with leg kicks.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Akerman's ribs.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Romero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Romero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Romero looking to sit in guard and control but Akerman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Romero keeping moving, preventing Akerman from controlling successfully. #T1#
Romero has a closed guard, preventing Akerman from standing up.
Akerman looking to sit in guard and control but Romero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Romero trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Akerman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Akerman controlling from the top position.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB#
Romero working for submissions but it's allowed Akerman to get to half guard.
Akerman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Romero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Akerman wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Romero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Romero looking for a guillotine here but Akerman defends easily.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akerman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Akerman is looking to stand up but Romero won't let him.
Akerman is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from 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 Hector Romero.
I think Romero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Linus Akerman!
Linus Akerman is the new welterweight champion!

Event: CEC 568
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Reijonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akerman.
Skreba Reijonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman throws a hook but Reijonen blocks it.#CL#
Akerman forces Reijonen back against the cage and clinches.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reijonen blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Reijonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Akerman is struggling to control the position.
Akerman can't find room to land a body shot as Reijonen controls the action.
Akerman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reijonen misses with the head strike.
Reijonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akerman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman pushes Reijonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman blocks a body shot from Reijonen.
Akerman lands a nice shot to the body.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reijonen fails to land.
Reijonen misses with the head strike. #T1#
Akerman tries to work over Reijonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akerman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akerman misses with some punches.
Reijonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman just leaning against Reijonen, taking a breather.
Akerman digs a right hand into Reijonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reijonen's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Reijonen throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Akerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reijonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akerman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reijonen moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akerman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reijonen moves away from the strike by Akerman. #CL#
Akerman has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Reijonen working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reijonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Akerman.
Reijonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Reijonen tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akerman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akerman lands a right hand.
Reijonen blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Akerman throws a head punch that misses.
Reijonen has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman. #T3#
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Reijonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Akerman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reijonen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reijonen.
Akerman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards.
Akerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akerman.
Reijonen prevents a body shot from Akerman.
Stalling in the clinch from Akerman.
Reijonen misses with a punch to the body.
Reijonen misses with the head strike.
Akerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reijonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Reijonen avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action. #T4#
Akerman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akerman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reijonens head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerman pushes Reijonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akerman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reijonen's elbow.
Akerman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reijonen up against the cage.
Akerman tries to work over Reijonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reijonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akerman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reijonen or not.
Reijonen looks winded!
Akerman lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Akerman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reijonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Reijonen is rocked!
Reijonen defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand.
Reijonen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reijonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Akerman finish him?
Reijonen tries to clinch up.
Reijonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Akerman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reijonen misses with a combination
and Akerman counters with a big right hand! Oh Reijonen is in trouble here! Akerman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Linus Akerman!

Event: CEC 564
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Akerman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akerman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Rage takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Akerman moves into the clinch.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Akerman.
Rage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akerman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rage.
Akerman tries a body shot but Rage blocks it.
Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Akerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands.
Rage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow.
Rage tries to circle away but Akerman has him pinned against the cage.
Rage tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Rage back against the cage.
Rage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akerman.
Rage prevents a body shot from Akerman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akerman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Rage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Rage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akerman is defending well.#BC#
Rage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akerman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerman tries to work over Rage's front leg with a kick but Rage checks it.
Rage throws a shot from downtown. Akerman moves away and avoids it.
Rage wants to land a leg kick but Akerman is out of range.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rage moves away.
Akerman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rage misses with a looping right.#TD#
Rage drives through with a takedown into Akerman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akerman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akerman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Akerman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Rage tries to land a leg kick but Akerman saw it coming and moves away.
Rage connects with the punch.
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.#CL#
Akerman gets tackled into the cage by Rage. Rage maintains the clinch.
Rage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Rage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rage thumps Akerman with a low kick.
Akerman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rage lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Rage as he connects with a hook.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
Rage backing away here, and Akerman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akerman works Rage's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman tries to clinch but Rage is having none of it.
Rage feints and then cracks Akerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akerman down.
Rage moves out of range of the strikes.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman throws a front kick that sends Rage stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Akerman.
Rage throws a lazy uppercut
and Akerman counters with a right hand to the body.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
Rage throws a poor cross that misses
and Rage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rage misses with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akerman connects with a nice looking jab.
Rage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akerman momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akerman.
Good work by Rage as he checks the leg kick.
Akerman throws a nice looking combination but Rage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rage can pounce on him.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Linus Akerman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Rage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Akerman did well to prevent Rage getting side control.
Ground and pound from Rage.
Akerman is trying to stand.
Rage slips a nice elbow through Akerman's hands, connecting with Akerman's forehead.
Rage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ES2#
Akerman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rage keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Rage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akerman or not. #BC#
Rage manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rage lands with a straight right. Akerman didn't see that one coming.
Akerman lands with a nice body punch.
Akerman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akerman is looking to clinch.
Akerman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rage.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akerman scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Rage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Rage does no damage.
Rage is looking to score with low kicks.
Akerman blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Akerman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rage. That's going to slow Akerman down.
Akerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rage blocks a head kick by Akerman.
Akerman fakes the leg kick and cracks Rage in the body.
Rage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rage throws a lazy uppercut
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akerman misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rage 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 looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rage lunges at Akerman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akerman's hand.
Rage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akerman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akerman lands with a hook. Rage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Rage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Akerman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Good exchange - Akerman coming out on top.
Rage tries to work over Akerman's front leg with a kick but Akerman checks it.
Akerman stuffs the takedown.
Akerman scores with a jab. Rage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerman.
Rage avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Rage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akerman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akerman.
Akerman keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Rage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akerman checks it well.
Linus Akerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akerman throws a jab when Rage was well out of range.
Rage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rage moves out of range as Akerman throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akerman takes one to the chin there.
Rage digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs.
Rage jabs Akerman right on the nose. Akerman blinks but takes it well.
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Rage backs off Akerman throws a huge counter combo but Rage manages to avoid it all.
Rage moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Rage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Akerman throws a head kick that misses.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
Rage scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Rage.
Rage clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Akerman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rage throws a leg kick that misses.
Rage's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rage duly obliges.
Rage misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
Akerman misses with a hook.
Rage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Rage is looking to clinch but Akerman is avoiding it.
Rage lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage tries to counter with a takedown but Akerman is quick to defend against it.
Akerman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Linus Akerman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Akerman moves away from the strike by Rage.
Rage throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Rage misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akerman. That's going to slow Rage down.
Akerman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rage is able to avoid easily.
Rage tries a low kick but Akerman avoids it.
The fighters circling - Rage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akerman tries to land a front kick but Rage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Rage misses its intended target.
Akerman misses with a lunging right hand
and Rage counters with a series of strikes. Akerman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akerman.
Akerman cracks Rage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rage doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Akerman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akerman.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Good exchange - Akerman coming out on top.#CL#
Rage rushes Akerman and presses him up against the cage.
Akerman misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akerman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akerman backwards.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Akerman tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akerman trying to control the position but instead, Rage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akerman into the cage.
Rage tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it.
Jason Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rage looking for a takedown.
Rage tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage blocks a body shot from Akerman.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
Rage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akerman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rage misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rages head.
A short right from Akerman on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rage has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Akerman tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akerman blocking some punches.
Akerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Linus Akerman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akerman has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Akerman lands a shoulder strike.
Akerman lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Akerman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Rage can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rage tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it. #BC2#
Akerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Akerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rage working aggressively here.
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
Rage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akerman can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
Rage gets through Akerman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akerman lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akerman.
Linus Akerman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Akerman.
Akerman tries a body shot but Rage blocks it.
Rage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Akerman - that landed with a thud.
Rage tries to score a body lock takedown but Akerman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Rage manages to break the clinch.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akerman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akerman lands a lovely overhand right.
Rage darts in trying to clinch
and Akerman counters with a good low kick that Rage was not able to check.

And that's the end of the fight!
Linus Akerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akerman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Linus Akerman!

Event: CEC 557
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Suf moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Akerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Suf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akerman throws a body punch but Suf moves out of range.
No joy there for Suf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suf.
Akerman swings for the body but Suf moves out of range.
Suf throws a leg kick but Akerman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Suf slips a straight right by Akerman.
Suf lands a nice looking body kick.
Suf lands a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Linus Akerman has been cut.
Akerman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Akerman. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suf lands with a straight right. Akerman didn't see that one coming.
Suf jabs Akerman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Suf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akerman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Suf if he has to take too many more of those.
Akerman lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Akerman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suf doesn't seem phased though.
Akerman connects with a body shot.
Akerman works Suf's body with a nice hook.
Suf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Akerman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akerman. #CL#
Suf moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman lands an uppercut.
Suf tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it.
Akerman blocks a body shot from Suf.
Suf tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it.
A short left from Suf.
Akerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Suf. #T2#
Suf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Suf.
Akerman blocks a body shot from Suf.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suf.
Suf scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akerman.
Akerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman misses with some punches.
Suf tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suf has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow.
Suf swings wildly with an uppercut but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman scores with a shoulder strike.
Akerman blocking some punches.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Akerman misses with a body punch.
Suf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suf misses with a body punch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Suf - that landed with a thud.
Suf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman misses with a punch to the body.
Suf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Suf lands a nice shot to the body.
Suf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Suf.
Suf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akerman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
A short uppercut from Akerman.
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Akerman lands a body punch.
Suf has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Suf lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Suf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Suf's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman can't find room to land a body shot as Suf controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akerman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akerman lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Akerman.
Akerman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
A short left from Suf.
Suf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akerman scores with a shot to the side of Suf's head.
Akerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Akerman.
Akerman lands an uppercut.
Suf misses with a punch to the body.
Suf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Linus Akerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Linus Akerman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Akerman lands a nice shot that snaps Suf's head back.
Suf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akerman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suf swings widly with a right hand
and Akerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suf.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Suf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akerman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Suf checks it.
Akerman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Akerman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Akerman forces Suf back against the cage and clinches.
Akerman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman pushes Suf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suf.
Akerman throws a head punch that misses.
Akerman blocks a body shot from Suf.
Linus Akerman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suf.
Suf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suf blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Suf misses with a body punch.
Suf throws a head punch that misses.
Akerman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sufs head. #BC2#
Akerman breaks the clinch.
Suf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suf walks into a left hand.
Suf lands with a nice combination. Akerman backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circling - Suf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akerman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Akerman - just one landing.
A cross from Suf lands.
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!
Akerman staying out of range there.
Suf is looking to chop away at Akerman's legs.
Suf moves forwards but Akerman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akerman lands a nice shot that snaps Suf's head back. #T2##CL#
Suf forces Akerman back against the cage and clinches.
Akerman lands a hook that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Akerman is trying to stall.
Akerman misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Suf. #BC2#
Akerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Linus Akerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akerman throws out a powerful jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suf 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.
A head kick by Suf misses
and Akerman counters with a straight right hand.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suf moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akerman.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman cracks Suf with an open hand slap.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Suf.#T3#
Akerman scores with a jab. Suf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akerman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akerman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Suf is rocked!
Akerman misses the jab.
Akerman lands a slapping body shot.
Suf lands a nice shot that snaps Akerman's head back.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. Suf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akerman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Suf.
Suf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suf lands with a cross.
Suf misses with a lunging right hand
and Akerman counters with a leg kick.
Akerman jabs Suf right on the nose. Suf blinks but takes it well.
Akerman connects with a single shot there.
Oh Suf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suf ducks right into an uppercut from Akerman.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Suf.
Akerman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Suf checks a low kick from Akerman.#T4#
Suf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Akerman moves into the clinch.
Suf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suf.
Akerman lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Suf with a big uppercut! Suf tries to clinch up but Akerman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Suf to the mat! Suf covers up and Akerman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Linus Akerman!

Event: CEC 555
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Akerman.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body
and Thornton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akerman thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Akerman closes the distance and clinches.
Akerman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorntons head.
Thornton lands a knee to the body.
Thornton misses with the head strike. #TD#
Thornton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Akerman regains guard immediately.
Akerman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thornton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thornton trying to control but Akerman is working from the bottom.
Thornton works over Akerman with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Akerman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thornton.
Akerman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton chips away with some ground and pound.
Thornton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akerman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akerman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thornton's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Thornton has his foot on Akerman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akerman works his way back into a safe position though.
Akerman trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton can't keep his opponent in guard - Akerman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Akerman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Akerman wants to take a breather but Thornton is having none of it.
Thornton is trying to control but can't. #SU2#
Akerman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Akerman lands a leg kick that knocks Thornton off balance momentarily.
Thornton throws a shot to the body.
Akerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Akerman misses. #T3#
Akerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thornton misses with a looping right.
Thornton lands with an uppercut that bounces Akerman off the cage and back into range.
Akerman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thornton.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Akerman throws a poor cross that misses
and Akerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Akerman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Akerman throws out a leg kick but Thornton moves out of range and Akerman only half commits.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Akerman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Thornton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thornton's corner calls for a 1-2. Thornton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Akerman pushes Thornton away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Thornton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thornton takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Thornton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thornton throws a big shot that misses.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Thornton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thornton scrambles back to his feet.
Akerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
A little jabbing left from Akerman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akerman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thornton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thornton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Thornton connects with a body shot that sends Akerman's belly button to the back.
Thornton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Akerman has knocked Thornton down with a huge combo! Akerman steps away and waves a wobbly Thornton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!
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 Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Akerman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Thornton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akerman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thornton seems to have got his legs back now.
Akerman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thornton misses the jab.
Akerman jabs at Thornton's body.#TD#
Akerman gets caught flat footed, as Thornton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Akerman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Akerman throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Thornton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thornton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akerman throws out a leg kick but Thornton moves out of range and Akerman only half commits.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. Thornton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thornton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Akerman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akerman.
Thornton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thornton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Thornton misses the target.
Akerman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Akerman blocks the body kick.
Thornton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Akerman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thornton in his tracks.
Akerman tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Thornton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akerman's guard.
Thornton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Akerman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.#TD#
Akerman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Akerman pushes Thornton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
Akerman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Akerman tries to clinch there but Thornton circles away.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Akerman moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton has his takedown stuffed
and Akerman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thornton throws a body kick that misses.
Thornton swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Thornton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thornton misses with a hook
and Akerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. Thornton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akerman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Linus Akerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Akerman throws a counter combo.#T3#
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thornton.
Akerman throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton looks to land a body kick but Akerman moved away.
Thornton lands with a nice body punch.
A nice combination there by Thornton.
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thornton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akerman counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thornton.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Akerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thornton digs a good hook to Akerman's body.
Thornton throws a low kick but Akerman moves out of range easily.
Thornton slips a jab from Akerman.
Akerman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Akerman rushes Thornton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman tries a body shot but Thornton blocks it.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Akerman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Thornton jumps into guard, dragging Akerman to the mat. #SU2#
Thornton is working an open guard so Akerman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thornton throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Akerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thornton is looking for a counter combo.
Akerman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thornton circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thornton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Thornton misses the target.
Akerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Akerman connects with a nice looking jab.
Thornton throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
A nice side step and Akerman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thornton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thornton fails with the takedown.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Thornton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akerman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thornton's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman lands a nice shot that snaps Thornton's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman throws a poor cross that misses
and Thornton counters with a right hand to the body.
Akerman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Thornton is looking to land body kicks.
Thornton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thornton wants to clinch up but Akerman keeps it at a distance.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Akerman moves away and avoids it.
Thornton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but Akerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akerman as he jumps to the side.
Thornton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Akerman fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Akerman scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.
Thornton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Thornton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thornton misses with a combination
enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab.
Akerman throws a shot to the body.
Akerman stuffs the takedown attempt from Thornton. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Akerman throws a chopping leg kick but Thornton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akerman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thornton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akerman. That's going to slow Thornton down. #T3#
Thornton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Akerman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akerman.
Thornton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Thornton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akerman.
Akerman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akerman throws a push kick but Thornton slaps the foot to one side.
Akerman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Akerman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Akerman.
Thornton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akerman avoids it.
Akerman working aggressively here. #BC#
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Akerman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Thornton finds it's way through Akerman's defenses.
Thornton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
and Akerman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akerman lands a slapping body shot.
Thornton scores with a nice right hand.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Akerman shapes to counter with a head kick.
Akerman throws a push kick but Thornton slaps the foot to one side.
Thornton lands with an uppercut that bounces Akerman off the cage and back into range.
Thornton has his takedown stuffed
and Akerman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD2#
Akerman lands a big head kick that sends Thornton tumbling to the mat! Akerman takes a step backwards and waves Thornton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Akerman. That snapped Thornton's head back.
Thornton cracks Akerman with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Linus Akerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akerman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linus Akerman!

Event: CEC 548
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
Akerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Akerman slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Akerman cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Akerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akerman.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akerman.
Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson slips a jab from Akerman.
Akerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Akerman throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Akerman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Akerman.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Akerman lands a jab.
Akerman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akerman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akerman, right into the meat.
A jab from Akerman does it's job there.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Akerman misses the target.
Akerman defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Akerman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akerman walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akerman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Akerman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Akerman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Akerman back into the cage.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Akerman throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Akerman works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Akerman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Akerman on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akerman lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akerman.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Akerman.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Akerman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A right hook to the body lands for Akerman.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson cracks Akerman with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
A body shot lands from Akerman.
Akerman gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage. #T4#
Akerman taking a breather.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Akerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Akerman clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akerman.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Akerman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Akerman - just one landing.
Akerman throws an off balance right hand
and Akerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
Akerman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akerman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akerman scores with a nice body kick.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Akerman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akerman takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Akerman staying out of range there.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Akerman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Akerman misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akerman's knee momentarily.
Akerman throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akerman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akerman avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Akerman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Akerman had a free shot at his head there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman staying out of range there.
Akerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Akerman.
Akerman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Akerman thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akerman.
Linus Akerman is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akerman finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Sloppy strikes from Akerman. Those never looked like landing.
Akerman connects with a body shot.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akerman digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson slips under a jab.#T3##CL#
Akerman clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Akerman stalling against the cage.
Akerman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akerman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akerman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akerman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Akerman.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Akerman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 short uppercut from Akerman. #T4#
Akerman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akerman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akerman blocking some punches.
Akerman slows down the pace here.
Akerman leaning against his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akerman blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Akerman as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Akerman throws a head kick that half lands.
Akerman throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Akerman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Akerman is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Akerman.
Akerman blocking some punches. #T1#
Akerman is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akerman lands with a left to the head.
Akerman is working Anderson over against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Akerman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akerman lands a shoulder strike.
Akerman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Akerman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Anderson is rocked!
Akerman lands a big right hand that drops Anderson! The killer instinct kicks in and Akerman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Akerman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Linus Akerman!

Event: CEC 541
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1#
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akerman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thornton will feel that in the morning.
Thornton misses with an uppercut.
Thornton throws a hook but Akerman blocks it.
Akerman tries to clinch but Thornton moves away
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akerman missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton misses with a lunging right hand
and Akerman counters with a thumping low kick.
Thornton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Akerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thornton.
Akerman looks for the body kick but Thornton saw that one coming.
Thornton throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Akerman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick from Thornton.
Akerman misses with a low kick. #T1#
Akerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akerman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thornton throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thornton throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Thornton.
Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton misses with a low kick as Akerman jumps back.
Thornton throws a leg kick
and Akerman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thornton thinking.
Akerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thornton.
A little jabbing left from Thornton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Thornton blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Thornton drives through with a takedown into Akerman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Akerman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Akerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Thornton controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Thornton.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Thornton avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage.
Thornton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Akerman misses with a body punch.
Akerman lands a hook that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thornton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akerman is defending well for now.
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akerman backwards.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Thornton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akerman just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman has Thornton pushed against the cage.
Akerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Thornton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thornton throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Linus Akerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Akerman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thornton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akerman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thornton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton tries to clinch up but Akerman circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akerman.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akerman staying out of range there.
Jab by Thornton.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Akerman blocks a head kick by Thornton. #T4#
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Akerman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thornton checks a leg kick.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thornton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akerman.
A leg kick checked by Thornton.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thornton.
A little jabbing left from Thornton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akerman tests Thornton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thornton can pounce on him. #CL#
Akerman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thornton avoids the head kick by Akerman.
Akerman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akerman throws a right hand that misses
and Thornton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thornton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thornton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akerman tried to counter with a leg kick but Thornton avoided it.
Nice jab there from Thornton.
Thornton with a hook.
Akerman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thornton is out of range.
Thornton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thornton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akerman blocks the body kick.
Thornton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thornton misses with a straight right. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Akerman. Those never looked like landing.
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thornton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Thornton scores with a jab. Akerman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akerman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akerman wants to clinch.
Akerman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Thornton tries to land a leg kick but Akerman saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Akerman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thornton lands a nice hook to Akerman's body. Akerman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Akerman tenderised Thornton's leg. Thornton is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman is looking to slow Thornton down with leg kicks.
Akerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Thornton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thornton.
Terrence Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akerman cracks a nice hook into Thornton's ribs.
Akerman sizes up Thornton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thornton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akerman counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Akerman tries to move into range but Thornton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Akerman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thorntons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thornton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akerman defends well and Thornton ends up having to push Akerman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Akerman walks into a jab.
Thornton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akerman slips a straight right by Thornton.
Akerman misses with a hook.
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akerman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thornton slips a jab from Akerman.#CL#
Akerman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thornton working hard to break the clinch.
Akerman is trying to stall.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Akerman scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Thornton blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Thornton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman stalling against the cage.
Thornton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akerman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akerman misses with a body punch.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Linus Akerman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thornton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akerman blocks it with crossed arms.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Thornton tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it.
Akerman blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick from Akerman.
Akerman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thornton! But no joy.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Akerman is looking to score with low kicks.
Akerman scores with a nice strike.
Akerman lands a nice looking body kick.
Thornton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akerman.
Nice uppercut lands for Thornton. That snapped Akerman's head back.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
Thornton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton misses with an uppercut.
Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Thornton throws a body kick that misses.
Thornton lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Thornton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Thornton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thornton! #CL2#
Akerman gets tackled into the cage by Thornton. Thornton maintains the clinch.
Thornton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akerman.
A short right from Thornton.
Akerman lands a body punch.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thornton up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akerman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thornton tries to circle away but Akerman has him pinned against the cage.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Thornton manages to pull guard. #SU#
Akerman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thornton, up you get! #TD2#
Thornton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Akerman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thornton is in Akerman's guard.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akerman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Akerman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thornton throws a low kick but Akerman moves out of range easily. #T3#
Akerman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akerman lands a glancing blow to the side of Thornton's head.
Thornton throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman.
Akerman tries a low kick but Thornton avoids it.
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
Akerman misses with a straight right.
Akerman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thornton 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 walks into a jab.
Thornton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Thornton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab.
Thornton throws out a leg kick but Akerman moves out of range and Thornton only half commits. #T4#
Thornton connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman misses with a straight left.
Thornton misses with a hook.#TD2#
Thornton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akerman to the ground. Thornton is now in Akerman's guard.
Thornton won't allow Akerman to get back to his feet.
Thornton throws a strike but Akerman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Thornton is pulling down on Akerman's head. It's preventing any offense from Akerman, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Thornton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thornton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Terrence Thornton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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 Thornton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 531
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Jaksinen tries to clinch there but Akerman circles away.
Jaksinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaksinen throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
Jaksinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been informed that Jaksinen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jaksinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Akerman scores with a hook.
Jaksinen tries to clinch but Akerman moves out of range.
Jaksinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akerman lands a head kick. Jaksinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Akerman throws a hook but Jaksinen blocks it.
Akerman misses the jab.
Akerman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Jaksinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaksinen blocking some punches.
Akerman can't find room to land a body shot as Jaksinen controls the action.
Jaksinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaksinen can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
A body shot lands from Jaksinen. #T1#
Akerman is trying to force a seperation but Jaksinen has the dominant position.
Akerman is trying to break the clinch but Jaksinen is controlling him.
Akerman dodges an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaksinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jaksinen presses Akerman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Akerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Akerman throws a body kick.
Jaksinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaksinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaksinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akerman's calf.
Jaksinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaksinen throws a leg kick but Akerman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaksinen lands a jab to the head.
Jaksinen is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Jaksinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##CL2#
Jaksinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jaksinen pushes Akerman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaksinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaksinen blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Akerman misses with a body punch.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaksinen working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaksinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Akerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akerman walks into a straight right hand from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands with a hook. Akerman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akerman cracks Jaksinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid body kick from Akerman.
Jaksinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Jaksinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Nice shot lands for Jaksinen.
Akerman misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Good work by Jaksinen as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jaksinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaksinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Jaksinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akerman circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Akerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Jaksinen closes the distance and pushes Akerman back into the cage.
Akerman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Jaksinen.
Akerman lands an uppercut.
Jaksinen has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jaksinen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akerman's brow.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Akerman.
Jaksinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Akerman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Akerman works on Jaksinen's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Akerman blocks an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Akerman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 nice left hand lands by Akerman. #BC#
Akerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akerman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jaksinen will feel that in the morning.
Jaksinen throws a lazy right hand but Akerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akerman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaksinen manages to avoid it.
Jaksinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaksinen.
Akerman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Akerman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Akerman checks a low kick from Jaksinen.
Akerman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaksinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akerman scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman lands a jab.
A jab from Akerman finds it's way through Jaksinen's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Espo Jaksinen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Akerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaksinen throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
Jaksinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akerman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaksinen walks into a stiff left hand from Akerman.
Akerman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akerman throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Jaksinen gets tackled into the cage by Akerman. Akerman maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaksinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaksinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaksinen.
Jaksinen misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaksinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akermans head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Akerman breaks from the clinch.
Jaksinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Jaksinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akerman tries to clinch up.
Jaksinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Jaksinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Akerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jaksinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akerman scores with a jab to the head.
Jaksinen misses with a hook.
Akerman misses with a wild body shot.
Jaksinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaksinen misses with a combination
and Akerman counters with a good low kick that Jaksinen was not able to check.
Jaksinen digs a good hook to Akerman's body.
Akerman moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaksinen.
Akerman throws a leg kick that misses.
Jaksinen tries to clinch up but Akerman circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Akerman misses the target.
Jaksinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman digs a good hook to Jaksinen's body.
Akerman lands with a nice body punch.
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Akerman misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Jaksinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Akerman coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaksinen loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Jaksinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akerman misses with a hook. Jaksinen ducked under it nicely.
Jaksinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Akerman is wise to it.
Akerman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akerman blocks a leg kick.
Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaksinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaksinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Jaksinen misses with a left hand
and Akerman counters with a nice uppercut.
Linus Akerman is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaksinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jaksinen wants to clinch.
A low kick from Jaksinen misses
enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Akerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Jaksinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Jaksinen clinches.
Jaksinen is pushing Akerman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Akerman manages to break the clinch.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Akerman.
Jaksinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jaksinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akerman.
Akerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Jaksinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jaksinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akerman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jaksinen blocks a jab.#T4#
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaksinen manages to avoid it.
Jaksinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman connects with an inside leg kick.
Akerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akerman looks to land a right hand but Jaksinen moved out of range.
Akerman connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaksinen tries to clinch but Akerman is having none of it.
Jaksinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A good leg kick by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akerman's calf.
Jaksinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akerman lands with a nice body kick.
Akerman scores with a hook.
Akerman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaksinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Jaksinen motions for Akerman to come forward. Jaksinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaksinen throws a hook but Akerman blocks it.
Jab by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akerman finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaksinen's head.
A jab from Jaksinen misses.
Jaksinen scores with a leg kick.
Jaksinen throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
Akerman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaksinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akerman counters with a leg kick.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen needs to keep his hands up - Akerman had a free shot at his head there.
Akerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaksinen.
Akerman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaksinen misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Akerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akerman jabs at Jaksinen's body.
Jaksinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaksinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Akerman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Akerman.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jaksinen tries to clinch but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman throws a leg kick
and Jaksinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaksinen, as that shot connected.
Jaksinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akerman's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaksinen 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.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman thumps Jaksinen with a low kick.
Akerman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jaksinen throws out a counter right but Akerman avoids it with no problem.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Akerman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akerman blocks a jab.
Jaksinen motions for Akerman to come forward. Jaksinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaksinen under the eye.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen 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.
Akerman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akerman delivers a nice body kick.
Akerman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jaksinen misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
Akerman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaksinen is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Akerman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaksinen moves in looking to clinch but Akerman pushes him off.
Akerman lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaksinen off the cage and back into range.
Jaksinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Jaksinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Jaksinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akerman lands the left hand.#ROC#
Jaksinen is rocked!
A good leg kick by Akerman.
Jaksinen misses with a low kick.
Akerman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jaksinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Akerman finish him?
Akerman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akerman drops Jaksinen with a big left hand! Jaksinen is injured, injured bad! Akerman jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Linus Akerman!

Event: EVO 317: Obliteratii vs Todd
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Akerman.
A clash of legs there as Akerman blocks the low kick.
Marshal misses with a body kick.
Akerman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshal throws a leg kick but Akerman sees it coming and moves out of range.
You can see that Marshal has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Marshal throws a leg kick
and Akerman counters with a body kick that stops Marshal in his tracks momentarily.
Akerman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akerman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akerman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akerman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marshal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akerman with a body shot.
Akerman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akerman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marshal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akerman thumps Marshal with a low kick.
Marshal looks for the body kick but Akerman saw that one coming.
Aleksei Marshal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshal.
Akerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Akerman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good exchange - Marshal coming out on top.
Akerman lands a slapping body shot.
Akerman misses with a hook. Marshal ducked under it nicely.
Akerman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marshal lands with a hook. Akerman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akerman scores with a hook to the body. Marshal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akerman misses the jab.
Marshal misses with a body kick.
Marshal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akerman doesn't seem bothered though.
Akerman moves out of range as Marshal throws a body kick.
Akerman throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman throws an overhand right that lands on Marshal's shoulder, as Marshal tries to avoid the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marshal - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Marshal misses.
It looked like Akerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Akerman lands a jab to Marshal's midsection.
Akerman connects with a body shot that sends Marshal's belly button to the back.
Akerman lands a head shot.
Marshal misses with a body kick.
Marshal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akerman is able to avoid easily.
Akerman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akerman avoids a kick to the body.
Marshal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akerman is looking to slow Marshal down with leg kicks.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Akerman connects with an inside leg kick.
Marshal takes one to the side of the head.
Marshal throws a head kick but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marshal pushes Akerman away with a front kick.#T3#
Marshal is looking to score with low kicks.
And Akerman counters with a quick kick to the body but Marshal blocks it.
Marshal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Marshal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akerman lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Aleksei Marshal has been cut.
Marshal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Akerman. Beautiful body shot.
Akerman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akerman misses with a few strikes there.
Akerman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Marshal blocks the low kick.
Marshal slips under a jab from Akerman.
Marshal is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal throws a front kick that sends Akerman stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Akerman moves out of range as Marshal throws a body kick.
Akerman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Akerman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marshal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab.
Marshal feints a counter leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marshal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Akerman - the referee stops the clock and Marshal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Akerman. Marshal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A lazy body kick from Marshal
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marshal throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Akerman blocks the leg kick.
Akerman jabs at Marshal's body.
Marshal scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marshal.
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksei Marshal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Marshal.
Marshal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman throws out a leg kick but Marshal moves out of range and Akerman only half commits.
Akerman digs a good hook to Marshal's body.
Marshal throws a lazy uppercut
and Akerman counters with a series of strikes. Marshal will be more careful next time no doubt. #KD#
Akerman lands a big uppercut and Marshal crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Marshal looks OK. Akerman waves Marshal back to his feet!#ROC#
Marshal is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman connects with a solid leg kick.
Marshal is still on wobbly legs! Can Akerman finish him?
Marshal walks straight into a right hand from Akerman - that's dropped him! Akerman jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Marshal from any more punishment! Marshal complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Linus Akerman!

Event: EVO 314: Puno vs Juggernaut
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
Good shot there by Duffy.
Duffy checks a leg kick.
Duffy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duffy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duffy throws a leg kick that misses.
Akerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akerman is looking to land body kicks.
Duffy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Duffy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duffy throws a leg kick but Akerman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duffy. That did some damage!
Akerman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duffy throws a leg kick but Akerman checks it.
Duffy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Duffy backs away, Akerman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Duffy moved out of range nicely.
Akerman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Akerman.#T1#
Akerman takes a swing at Duffy's ribcage but misses.
Akerman connects with a body shot.
Akerman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duffy works the jab nicely.
Akerman throws a hook to the side of Duffy's head but Duffy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Akerman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Akerman sizes up Duffy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akerman.
A clash of legs there as Akerman blocks the low kick.
Akerman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akerman lands a leg kick that knocks Duffy off balance momentarily.
Duffy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akerman throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akerman.
A shot to the body from Akerman misses
and Duffy counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Duffy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duffy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akerman.
Duffy ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Duffy misses with a straight right.
Duffy misses with a straight right.
Akerman throws a low kick but Duffy avoids it.
Duffy takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Akerman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duffy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duffy digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs.
Duffy throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Duffy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duffy misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
Duffy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duffy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
A jab from Akerman finds it's way through Duffy's defenses.
Akerman is looking to score with low kicks.
Duffy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akerman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duffy ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Duffy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duffy scrambles back to his feet.
Duffy slips under a jab.
Akerman misses with a wild body shot.
Duffy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Duffy misses the jab.
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick
and Akerman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Akerman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akerman throws a hook but Duffy blocks it.#T4#
Duffy wants to land a leg kick but Akerman is out of range.
Akerman misses with a hook. Duffy ducked under it nicely.
Duffy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akerman at a distance.
Akerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duffy.
Duffy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akerman lands with a kick to the temple. Duffy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Duffy misses with a double jab.
Duffy lands a nice shot to the body.
Akerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duffy can pounce on him.
Akerman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Linus Akerman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Akerman misses with a low kick.
Duffy lands with a hook. Akerman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Duffy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akerman. Akerman obviously looking to wear him down.
Duffy avoids the head kick by Akerman.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akerman!
Duffy tries a head kick but it misses.
Akerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duffy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akerman scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Akerman's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duffy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duffy scores with a hook.
Duffy throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman throws out a loose jab but Duffy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Duffy throws a solid leg kick but Akerman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duffy.
Duffy ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duffy misses with a low kick.
Akerman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some bone on bone action there as Akerman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duffy avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Duffy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akerman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duffy is out of range and Akerman settles back down.
Akerman throws a leg kick
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akerman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duffy counters with a right hand to the body.
Duffy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akerman's sensitive parts.
Akerman throws a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Akerman. That's going to slow Duffy down.
Akerman wants to land a leg kick but Duffy is out of range. #T2#
Akerman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duffy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akerman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duffy's calf.
Akerman tries to score with a low kick but Duffy moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Duffy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Linus Akerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Akerman misses.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duffy.
Akerman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Duffy lands a nice shot to the body.
Duffy misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duffy 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.
Duffy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akerman misses with the body kick
letting Duffy counter with a right hand.
Duffy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Akerman lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Akerman finds it's way through Duffy's defenses.
Duffy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duffy throws a lazy uppercut
letting Akerman counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Akerman. That snapped Duffy's head back.
Akerman swings for the body but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy tries a quick counter leg kick but Akerman is wise to it.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duffy.
Duffy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duffy avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Akerman loads up on a big right hand but Duffy slips the punch.
Akerman misses with a straight right.
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Duffy throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Duffy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akerman's head.
Akerman throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy digs a good hook to Akerman's body.
Akerman throws a low kick but Duffy moves out of range easily.
Akerman thuds his right hand into Duffy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akerman looks to throw the jab but Duffy is out of range.
Duffy tries a quick counter leg kick but Akerman is wise to it.
Duffy misses with a double jab.
Donk. Duffy catches Akerman right on the button with a cross.
Duffy lands a nice shot to the body.
Duffy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akerman throwing a counter right hand but Duffy manages to avoid it.
Akerman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duffy's sensitive parts.
Akerman misses with a right hand
and Duffy counters with a nice uppercut.
Duffy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Akerman cracks the inside of Duffy's front leg.
Linus Akerman is winning the standup battle so far.
Akerman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Duffy if he has to take too many more of those.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duffy.
Duffy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akerman.
Akerman throws a sloppy body shot
and Duffy counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akerman.
Akerman misses with a hook.
Duffy counters with a body kick.
Akerman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duffy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman cracks a nice hook into Duffy's ribs.
Akerman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duffy is out of range and Akerman settles back down.
Akerman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duffy blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Akerman is looking to chop away at Duffy's legs.
Akerman slips under a jab from Duffy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Akerman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duffy's sensitive parts.
Akerman misses with an uppercut
and Duffy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akerman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duffy lands a jab to the head.
Akerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duffy. Duffy obviously looking to wear him down.
Duffy cracks Akerman with a good jab.
Akerman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duffy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akerman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Akerman scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Akerman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akerman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duffy is out of range and Akerman settles back down. #T2#
Duffy slips a straight right by Akerman.
A good leg kick by Duffy.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duffy! But no joy.
Akerman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akerman misses with a few strikes there.
Duffy misses with a leg kick.
Duffy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Duffy throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Akerman misses.
Duffy throws a good cross that connects.
Akerman wants to land a leg kick but Duffy is out of range. #T3#
Duffy lands a leg kick that knocks Akerman off balance momentarily.
Good work by Akerman as he checks the leg kick.
Duffy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab.
Duffy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akerman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Duffy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duffy lands a nice shot to the body.
Duffy 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.
A combination from Duffy does no damage.
Duffy misses with a left hand
enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Duffy is predictable there
enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab.
Duffy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duffy ducks right into an uppercut from Akerman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Akerman looks to throw the jab but Duffy is out of range.
Duffy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akerman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akerman avoids the body shot from Duffy.
Duffy lunges at Akerman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akerman's hand.
Akerman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duffy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akerman throws a right hand that misses
and Duffy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Duffy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duffy checks a low kick from Akerman.
Akerman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duffy avoids the body shot from Akerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Linus Akerman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Duffy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akerman scores with a leg kick.
Akerman throws a shot from downtown. Duffy moves away and avoids it.
Akerman tried to score with a low kick but Duffy checks it.
Duffy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akerman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duffy! But no joy.
Akerman throws a right hand that misses
and Duffy counters with an outside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Duffy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akerman has got the better of the exchanges.
Duffy looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Akerman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Duffy just manages to avoid it.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akerman blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the body from Akerman misses
and Duffy counters with a nice uppercut.
Duffy throws a lazy right hand but Akerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Akerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akerman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Akerman catches Duffy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Duffy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Akerman throws a lazy body kick
and Duffy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Akerman misses the target.
Akerman works Duffy's body with a nice hook.
Duffy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akerman slips under a jab.
Akerman throws a lazy uppercut
and Duffy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duffy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akerman is out of range.
Duffy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duffy defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand.
Duffy 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.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Duffy.
Akerman misses with a left hand
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duffy throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akerman.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffy manages to avoid it.
Akerman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akerman misses with a body shot
and Duffy counters with an inside leg kick.
Duffy looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Akerman is predictable there
and Duffy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akerman thinking.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Akerman 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 out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman lunges at Duffy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duffy's hand.
Duffy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duffy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Akerman.
Akerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duffy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duffy moves out of range as Akerman throws a body kick.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body
and Duffy counters with a straight right hand.
Akerman jabs Duffy right on the nose. Duffy blinks but takes it well.
Duffy throws a leg kick
and Akerman counters with a straight right hand.
Duffy thows a body kick. Akerman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Akerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duffy.
Duffy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duffy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Duffy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duffy.
Akerman misses with a hook
letting Duffy counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Akerman - just one landing.
Duffy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Akerman throws a wild body kick that Duffy sees coming a mile off.
Duffy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duffy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duffy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Akerman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duffy.
Akerman works Duffy's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carney Duffy dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Duffy is looking to land body kicks.
Akerman tried to counter with a leg kick but Duffy avoided it.
Akerman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duffy.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Akerman throwing a counter right hand but Duffy manages to avoid it.
Akerman 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 connects with a jab.
Akerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akerman misses with a looping right.
A big left from Akerman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duffy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Akerman.
Akerman misses with a left hand
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Akerman throws a shot from downtown. Duffy moves away and avoids it.
Duffy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akerman lands with an overhand left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akerman.
Akerman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Duffy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akerman.
A telegraphed right hand from Akerman misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Duffy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Duffy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duffy.
Duffy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duffy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akerman connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Akerman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akerman connects with a nice looking jab.
Akerman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Duffy.
Akerman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman throws a low kick, looking for Duffy's leg but Duffy calmly moves out of range.
Duffy throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Akerman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Akerman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duffy eats them both and turns towards Akerman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Duffy is rocked!
Duffy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akerman checks it well.
Duffy is still on wobbly legs! Can Akerman finish him?
Akerman throws a leg kick
enabling Duffy to counter with a crisp jab.
Akerman tried to score with a low kick but Duffy checks it.
Duffy swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Duffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duffy seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Akerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duffy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duffy.
Duffy looks to throw the jab but Akerman is out of range.
Akerman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duffy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Duffy misses.
Duffy moves out of range of the body kick.
Duffy connects with a high kick.
Duffy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman throws a quick counter head kick but Duffy was just out of range.
Duffy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akerman.
Akerman connects with a looping right hand.
Duffy with a jab.
Linus Akerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Akerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman jabs Duffy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot by Akerman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Akerman.
Akerman misses with a straight right.
A jab from Akerman finds it's way through Duffy's defenses.
Duffy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carney Duffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duffy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Akerman throws a sloppy head kick and Duffy moves out of range easily.
Duffy unleashes a big counter combination but Akerman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Akerman misses with a body kick.

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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linus Akerman!

Event: EVO 304: Bashorov vs Kakoullis
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Wolny lands with a kick to the temple. Akerman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Akerman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolny's sensitive parts.
Wolny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akerman momentarily.
Akerman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akerman checks a low kick from Wolny.
Akerman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolny.
Wolny has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Wolny does it's job there.
Wolny throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wolny looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Wolny misses.
Wolny cracks Akerman with an open hand slap.
Akerman misses with a right hand
and Wolny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artur Wolny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolny lands a nice hook to Akerman's body. Akerman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akerman thows a leg kick but Wolny checks it
and Wolny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolny.
Wolny slips under a jab from Akerman.
Wolny loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Akerman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akerman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Wolny. #T1#
Akerman misses with a wild body shot.
Wolny tries to land a body kick
and Akerman counters with a leg kick.
Wolny blocks a low kick nicely.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolny tries to land a front kick but Akerman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wolny misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akerman.
Akerman thuds his right hand into Wolny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wolny looks to throw the jab but Akerman is out of range.
Akerman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolny.
Wolny cracks Akerman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wolny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Wolny misses with an uppercut
enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerman is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolny punishes Akerman's body with a nice straight punch.
Wolny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akerman.
Wolny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Akerman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akerman ducks right into an uppercut from Wolny.
Akerman throws a jab when Wolny was well out of range.
Wolny looks to land a combination but Akerman avoids it well.
Akerman thinks about the counter body kick.
Wolny throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolny looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akerman.
Wolny takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akerman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akerman scores with a nice strike.
Akerman pushes Wolny away with a front kick.
Wolny scores with a push kick.#T3#
Wolny throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Akerman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Akerman blocks the body kick.
Akerman throws out a counter right but Wolny avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Wolny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akerman connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Wolny misses.
Wolny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akerman blocks a jab.
Wolny throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman defending well as Wolny loads up on a big left hand.
Wolny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akerman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolny misses the shot to the body.
Wolny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wolny misses with a few strikes there.
Akerman scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Akerman slips a jab from Wolny.
Wolny throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Akerman staying out of range there.
Wolny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Akerman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
Akerman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akerman lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolny's head.
Wolny swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akerman throws the left hand but Wolny avoids the punch easily.
Akerman moves out of range as Wolny strikes.
Wolny ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Wolny throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Wolny.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Wolny.
Wolny on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akerman. Akerman obviously looking to wear him down.
Wolny throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Akerman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wolny blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Wolny dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Akerman looks to land a right hand but Wolny moved out of range.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolny.
Wolny misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wolny.
Akerman throws out a counter right but Wolny avoids it with no problem.
Akerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolny.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Akerman looks to throw the jab but Wolny is out of range.
Wolny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Akerman.
Akerman slips a jab from Wolny.
Wolny connects with a crisp jab.
Akerman clobbers Wolny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wolny dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Wolny gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Akerman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Wolny misses with a leg kick
and Akerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A big left from Wolny misses.
Wolny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akerman takes a swing at Wolny's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolny.
Wolny swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Wolny misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
Akerman slips under a jab.
Akerman feints a counter leg kick.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolny.
Akerman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Akerman throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolny.
Wolny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolny lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akerman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolny connects with a body shot that sends Akerman's belly button to the back.
Wolny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akerman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wolny misses with a straight right.
Akerman tries a quick counter leg kick but Wolny is wise to it.#T2#
Wolny lands a leg kick that knocks Akerman off balance momentarily.
Akerman is looking to slow Wolny down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolny throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolny is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akerman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolny connects with a body shot.
Akerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akerman misses the jab.
Wolny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Wolny misses
and Akerman counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Artur Wolny has been cut.
Akerman throws the kick towards the body but Wolny avoids it.
Wolny throwing a counter right hand but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Wolny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akerman's head.
Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman throws a front kick aimed at Wolny's knee but Wolny avoids it well.
Akerman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Wolny on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Akerman misses with a looping right.
Wolny throws a body kick that misses.
Wolny lands a nice hook to Akerman's body. Akerman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akerman throws a jab when Wolny was well out of range.
Wolny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Wolny sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akerman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wolny thuds his shin into the meat of Akerman's side.
Wolny misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from Wolny.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Wolny.
Wolny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akerman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akerman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Wolny throws a lazy right hand but Akerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerman tries a quick counter leg kick but Wolny is wise to it.#T4#
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wolny connects with a nice looking jab.
Wolny slips a straight right by Akerman.
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Akerman misses with a left hand
and Wolny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akerman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Akerman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wolny has got the better of the exchanges.
Akerman lands a lovely overhand right.
Wolny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Wolny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akerman tried to score with a low kick but Wolny checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolny scores with a kick to the body.
Wolny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akerman.
Wolny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolny manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Artur Wolny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Artur Wolny's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolny throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Wolny sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akerman moves out of range as Wolny strikes.
Wolny walks into a stiff left hand from Akerman.
Artur Wolny is winning the standup battle so far.
Akerman misses with an uppercut
and Wolny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akerman looks to land a right hand but Wolny moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolny misses the target.
Wolny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Wolny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolny cracks Akerman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wolny throws a leg kick but Akerman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman throws an overhand right that lands on Wolny's shoulder, as Wolny tries to avoid the shot.
Wolny looks to throw the jab but Akerman is out of range.
Akerman throws a front kick aimed at Wolny's knee but Wolny avoids it well. #T1#
Akerman scores with a head kick. Wolny tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wolny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akerman throws a head kick but Wolny moves out of range.
Good exchange - Wolny coming out on top.
Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolny jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Akerman.
Akerman moves out of range as Wolny strikes.
Wolny thuds a left hand into Akerman's body.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Wolny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Akerman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akerman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolny circles away quickly and effectively.
Akerman misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolny counters with an outside leg kick.
Akerman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Wolny throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
Akerman throws a low kick but Wolny avoids it.
Wolny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolny throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wolny just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolny slips under a jab.
Wolny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akerman misses with a body kick.
Wolny cracks Akerman with an open hand slap.
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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wolny crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Akerman - the referee stops the clock and Wolny gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Akerman. Wolny manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wolny blocks a leg kick.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolny.
Akerman throws a hook but Wolny blocks it.#T3#
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolny's corner calls for a 1-2. Wolny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wolny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolny stalks Akerman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akerman's face. Akerman staggers backwards, shaken.
Akerman moves out of range as Wolny throws a body kick.
Akerman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wolny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Akerman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Wolny.
A big left from Akerman misses.
Wolny is looking to counter punch.
Akerman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolny finds it's way round the side to connect with Akerman's head.
Wolny moves out of range as Akerman throws a body kick.
Wolny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wolny throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Wolny misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
It seemed like Akerman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman defending well as Wolny loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolny. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman misses with a left hand
and Akerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Wolny.
Artur Wolny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolny walks into a straight right hand from Akerman.
A slapping body kick lands there for Akerman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolny gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Akerman counters with a slapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wolny checks a leg kick.
Akerman blocks a jab.
Akerman misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Wolny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolny 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Wolny!

Event: CFC 414
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Akerman looks to throw the jab but Kawulski is out of range.
Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawulski misses the target.
Kawulski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kawulski misses.
Akerman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akerman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akerman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kawulski throws a hook but Akerman blocks it.
Kawulski blocks the body kick.
Kawulski has his takedown stuffed
and Akerman counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawulski throws a series of punches but Akerman moves out of range.
Kawulski throws a lazy uppercut
and Akerman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kawulski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Kawulski missing with a left hand there. Akerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawulski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. Kawulski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
A big right from Kawulski misses.
Akerman cracks the inside of Kawulski's front leg. #TD#
Kawulski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akerman sprawls well initially but Kawulski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Akerman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akerman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kawulski throwing strikes from guard but Akerman blocks nicely.
Kawulski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kawulski wants to control from the top but Akerman keeps moving.
Kawulski won't allow Akerman to get back to his feet.
Kawulski controlling from the top position. #T2#
Kawulski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kawulski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akerman is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea.
Kawulski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akerman holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akerman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawulski stands and throws Akerman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Akerman tries to improve position but can't.
Akerman dodges the ground and pound from Kawulski.
Kawulski working the ground and pound.
Akerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kawulski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Akerman's legs.
Kawulski scores with punches from side control.
Kawulski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akerman keeps working.
Akerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Kawulski taking a break here but Akerman is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kawulski slips a nice elbow through Akerman's hands, connecting with Akerman's forehead.
Kawulski prevents Akerman from standing back up.
Kawulski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kawulski moves nicely into side control.
Akerman is not content to let Kawulski control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawulski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Akerman to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kawulski checks a leg kick.
Kawulski cracks Akerman with an open hand slap.
Akerman thuds a left hand into Kawulski's body.
Kawulski throws a poor cross that misses
and Akerman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab from Kawulski finds it's way through Akerman's defenses.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kawulski misses with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a straight right hand.
Kawulski keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawulski shoots for a double leg takedown but Akerman sprawls well. He's pushed Kawulski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akerman! But no joy.#TD#
Kawulski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kawulski showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Akerman is trying to stand.
Akerman desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Kawulski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akerman trying to control but Kawulski postures up.
Akerman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kawulski won't allow Akerman to sweep him here.
Kawulski wants to control from the top but Akerman keeps moving.
Kawulski scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kawulski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Akerman is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea.
Kawulski wants to pass the guard but Akerman is keeping the position.
Kawulski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kawulski cracks Akerman with a solid left hand.
Kawulski is pushing down on Akerman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akerman is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawulski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kawulski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Kawulski stops Akerman from getting back to his feet.
Akerman tries to roll over but Kawulski keeps him under control.
Kawulski is nestled in close to Akerman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kawulski lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Kawulski seems content to control.
Akerman is refusing to be controlled, as Kawulski sits in half guard.
Akerman is looking to improve his position.
Kawulski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Kawulski trying to control the action but Akerman is working from the bottom.
Kawulski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Akerman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Akerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akerman is refusing to be controlled, as Kawulski sits in half guard.
Kawulski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawulski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akerman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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. Kawulski connects with a nice short shot to Akerman's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Kawulski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawulski.
Akerman tries a low kick but Kawulski avoids it.
Kawulski moves out of range of the body kick.
Kawulski throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman.
As Kawulski backs off Akerman throws a huge counter combo but Kawulski manages to avoid it all.
Kawulski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawulski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kawulski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Kawulski there.
Kawulski throws a shot from downtown. Akerman moves away and avoids it.
Kawulski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akerman can do to turn this around?
Kawulski throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Akerman - that will leave a mark!
Kawulski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawulski fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kawulski.#T1#
Akerman lands a nice shot that snaps Kawulski's head back.
Linus Akerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawulski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kawulski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kawulski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kawulski digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs.
Akerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akerman drops his hands momentarily and Kawulski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akerman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kawulski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kawulski throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawulski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Kawulski looks to throw the jab but Akerman is out of range.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akerman defending well as Kawulski loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kawulski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawulski scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawulski moves away from the strike by Akerman.
Kawulski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akerman flicks out a counter leg kick but Kawulski steps away.
Kawulski misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerman misses with the combination.
Kawulski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Kawulski moved away.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Kawulski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Akerman to the mat! Akerman manages to get full guard.
Akerman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kawulski manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Akerman wants to improve his position but Kawulski is controlling well. #T3#
Kawulski winds up and cracks Akerman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aleksander Kawulski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawulski trying to control from half guard but Akerman is working away.
Akerman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kawulski.
Kawulski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kawulski working Akerman over with strikes.
Kawulski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aleksander Kawulski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kawulski slows the pace down in half guard.
Akerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kawulski stops Akerman from getting back to his feet.
Akerman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kawulski is trying to control. Akerman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Linus Akerman.
I think Kawulski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kawulski!
Aleksander Kawulski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 404 TOKYO
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Fakiiri misses with a left hand
and Fakiiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fakiiri throws a series of strikes that have Akerman backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Linus Akerman has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fakiiri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri needs to keep his hands up - Akerman had a free shot at his head there.
Fakiiri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akerman connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Fakiiri misses with a right hand
and Akerman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akerman throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
Fakiiri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akerman scores with a body shot.
Fakiiri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akerman's head backwards.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that misses
and Akerman counters with a body kick that stops Fakiiri in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
Fakiiri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fakiiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akerman pushes Fakiiri away with a front kick.#CL#
Akerman gets a clinch.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it misses.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Akerman can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri lands a body punch.
Fakiiri presses Akerman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akerman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akerman.#BC2#
Fakiiri breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akerman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fakiiri avoids it.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Akerman throws a body kick.
Fakiiri tried to score with a low kick but Akerman checks it.
Fakiiri tests Akerman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fakiiri walks into a jab.
Fakiiri scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Akerman throws a front kick aimed at Fakiiri's knee but Fakiiri avoids it well.
Fakiiri throws out a counter right but Akerman avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Akerman takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Akerman.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akerman.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Akerman has Fakiiri pressed against the cage, preventing Fakiiri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fakiiri misses with a body punch.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri working aggressively here. #BC#
Akerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerman.
A head kick from Akerman lands but Fakiiri takes it in his stride.
Fakiiri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akerman at a distance.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Fakiiri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Akerman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Akerman has Fakiiri pushed against the cage.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri. #BC2#
Fakiiri manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Akerman has managed to clinch.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman lands with a light punch inside.
Fakiiri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akerman walks away with a smile on his face. Fakiiri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akerman on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Fakiiri closes the distance and clinches.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
A body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Linus Akerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Linus Akerman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Akerman lands a slapping body shot.
Fakiiri digs a good hook to Akerman's body.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Fakiiri tries a quick counter leg kick but Akerman is wise to it.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fakiiri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fakiiri moves away.
A jab from Akerman does it's job there.
Akerman misses with a wild body shot.
Akerman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fakiiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fakiiri lands a jab to Akerman's midsection.
Fakiiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akerman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Fakiiri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri scores with a jab.#CL2#
Fakiiri gets a clinch.
Akerman blocking some punches. #T1#
Akerman blocks an elbow strike.
Akerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Akerman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fakiiri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akerman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fakiiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akerman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.
Akerman misses with a hook
and Fakiiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri tries to counter with a clinch but Akerman shakes him off and moves away.
Akerman staying out of range there.
That kick from Fakiiri tenderised Akerman's leg. Akerman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akerman throws a sloppy body shot
and Fakiiri counters with a low kick, right behind Akerman 's knee.
Fakiiri lands with a cross.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
Akerman avoids the head kick by Fakiiri.
Akerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Akerman counters with a quick kick to the body but Fakiiri blocks it.
Akerman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akerman thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
A low kick from Fakiiri is predictable there
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akerman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fakiiri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fakiiri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri. #CL2#
Fakiiri clinches up with Akerman and pushes him back against the cage.
Akerman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Akerman lands a body punch.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Fakiiri breaks from the clinch.
Akerman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fakiiri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akerman's head.
Fakiiri with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri throws a chopping leg kick but Akerman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Fakiiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri misses with a hook
and Fakiiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fakiiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fakiiri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fakiiri misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
Fakiiri lands an overhand right.
Fakiiri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good exchange - Akerman coming out on top.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Linus Akerman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Nice jab there from Akerman.
Fakiiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fakiiri.
Akerman tries to land a front kick but Fakiiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akerman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick
and Akerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Fakiiri is rocked!
Akerman fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fakiiri to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fakiiri looks to clinch but Akerman throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fakiiri taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Linus Akerman!

Event: CFC 394
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Gombos saw that one coming.
Gombos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gombos throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gombos cracks Akerman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gombos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Akerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gombos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gombos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Akerman.
Akerman lands a jab.
Akerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gombos.
Gombos misses with an uppercut.
Akerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gombos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Akerman lands.#TD#
Gombos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gombos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Gombos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gombos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Akerman is trying to buck Gombos off.#SUB#
Gombos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gombos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gombos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Akerman wants to control but Gombos postures up.#SUB#
Gombos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Akerman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akerman is looking to regain half guard here but Gombos keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gombos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Akerman is looking to regain half guard here but Gombos keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gombos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gombos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akerman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gombos but great work by Akerman.
Gombos is trying to improve his position.
Akerman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gombos's legs. #T3#
Gombos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gombos is working hard here to advance position.
Akerman is looking to take a break and control but Gombos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akerman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gombos tries to buck Akerman off but Akerman is having none of it.
Gombos wants to control but Akerman postures up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Akerman stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gombos. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman lands with a hook. Gombos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gombos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akerman! But no joy.
Gombos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dan Gombos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gombos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gombos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Akerman catches Gombos right on the button with a cross.
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gombos takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Akerman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gombos digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs.
A jab from Gombos does it's job there.
Gombos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerman avoids the body shot from Gombos.
It seemed like Akerman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akerman throws the left hand but Gombos avoids the punch easily.
Gombos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Linus Akerman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gombos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gombos misses the body punch
and Akerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akerman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gombos misses the body punch
and Gombos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gombos throws a big shot that misses.
Gombos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gombos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akerman.
Akerman throws a jab when Gombos was well out of range.
Akerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Gombos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Akerman was covering up waiting for the punch and Gombos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gombos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Akerman looking to control.
Akerman wants to sweep but no luck.
Akerman is adopting a defensive guard.
Gombos passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Gombos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akerman, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gombos is trying to get an arm triangle but Akerman is defending well. #SUB#
Gombos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Akerman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gombos's guard! Nice work there by Akerman! #T2#
Akerman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gombos is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akerman is stalling in the full guard.
Dan Gombos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gombos trying to keep a closed guard but Akerman is proving a slippery customer.
Gombos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akerman.
Gombos being controlled here, momentarily.
Gombos 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.#T3#
Akerman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akerman postures up.
Akerman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gombos is pulling down on Akerman's head. It's preventing any offense from Akerman, at least for the moment.
Gombos is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gombos throws a shot to the body.
Linus Akerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gombos punishes Akerman's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Akerman finds it's way through Gombos's defenses.
Akerman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gombos misses with a hook to the body
letting Akerman counter with a right hand.
Gombos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Gombos cracks a nice hook into Akerman's ribs.
Gombos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Akerman finds it's way through Gombos's defenses.
A cross from Gombos lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gombos.
Gombos misses with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gombos.
Gombos takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Gombos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gombos misses with a hook to the body
and Akerman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gombos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gombos misses with a takedown
and Akerman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akerman.
Akerman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gombos is able to avoid easily.
Gombos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gombos avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Gombos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akerman tries to avoid it but Gombos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akerman to the ground. Akerman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akerman lands an overhand right.
Akerman scores with a hook to the body. Gombos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gombos misses with a body shot.
Akerman throws a hook to the side of Gombos's head but Gombos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gombos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gombos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Akerman finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Gombos as he connects with a hook.
Gombos throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Gombos connects with a body shot that sends Akerman's belly button to the back.
Gombos scores with a nice head shot.
Gombos misses with an uppercut.
Akerman misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Gombos.
Gombos tries to move into range but Akerman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Gombos is rocked!
Akerman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oh Gombos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gombos leaves his chin hanging out and Akerman seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gombos crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Linus Akerman!

Event: CFC 390
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Akerman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anderson really felt that one!
Akerman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akerman. Akerman obviously looking to wear him down.
Akerman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Akerman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Akerman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akerman slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Akerman throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akerman.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Akerman moves away and avoids it.
Akerman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
A jab from Akerman does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Akerman as he connects with a hook.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Akerman avoids it well.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akerman.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body.
Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akerman.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Akerman moved away.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Akerman slips under a jab.
Anderson with a nice cross.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson cracks Akerman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Akerman lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Akerman misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Akerman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Akerman.
Akerman cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Arn Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Akerman slips a straight right by Anderson.#T3#
Akerman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akerman tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Akerman clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Akerman lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Akerman keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akerman gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Akerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akerman at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman lands a front kick.#T4#
Akerman lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Akerman.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Akerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson misses the jab.
A low kick from Akerman misses
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Akerman.
Akerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Akerman. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Akerman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akerman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akerman throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 Linus Akerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Anderson throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akerman.
Linus Akerman is winning the standup battle so far.
Akerman slips a jab from Anderson.
Akerman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akerman connects with a high kick.
Akerman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akerman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anderson sizes up Akerman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
As Akerman backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Akerman manages to avoid it all.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Akerman is looking to counter punch.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Akerman counters with a nice uppercut.
Akerman lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akerman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Akerman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akerman moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Akerman lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Akerman connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Akerman.
Akerman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
Akerman slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerman counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Akerman - the referee stops the clock and Anderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Akerman. Anderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Akerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akerman is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks. #T2#
A big right from Anderson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Akerman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akerman throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Akerman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akerman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akerman lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akerman.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson misses the jab.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Akerman counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman.
Akerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akerman clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akerman avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Akerman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akerman.
Akerman slips under a jab from Anderson.
An attempted straight right counter from Akerman misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akerman. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Akerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akerman lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Akerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Akerman.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Akerman.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
It looked like Akerman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Akerman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akerman jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Akerman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Akerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akerman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Akerman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akerman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut.
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!
#R3#
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akerman.
Akerman cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Akerman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Akerman tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Akerman.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Akerman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Akerman scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1##CL#
Akerman has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akerman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Akerman tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Akerman scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
That has opened up Arn Anderson's cut even more.
Akerman connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson misses with a hook.
You can see that Anderson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
Akerman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Anderson. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akerman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akerman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.#CUT#
The cut above Arn Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akerman.
Akerman lands with a nice body punch.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Akerman.
Akerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson 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 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akerman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Akerman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akerman slips under a jab.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Akerman avoids it well.
Akerman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akerman.
Akerman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akerman lands with a good body shot.
Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Linus Akerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Akerman doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Akerman lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Anderson walks into a jab.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Akerman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Akerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Arn Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Akerman.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linus Akerman!

Event: LEGACY! 71
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
Fogomayu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fogomayu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fogomayu misses with a straight right.
Fogomayu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akerman finds it's way round the side to connect with Fogomayu's head.
Akerman scores with the left hand. Fogomayu knows he should have avoided that one.
Fogomayu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fogomayu tries to land a leg kick but Akerman saw it coming and moves away.
Fogomayu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerman.
Akerman connects with a looping right hand.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Fogomayu checks it.
Akerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akerman.
Fogomayu misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fogomayu misses with a hook to the body
and Akerman counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fogomayu.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the body kick from Akerman.
Akerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fogomayu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Akerman blocks a jab.
Kwiwan Fogomayu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman misses the body punch
and Fogomayu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Fogomayu misses
and Akerman counters with a good low kick that Fogomayu was not able to check.
Akerman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fogomayu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fogomayu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fogomayu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fogomayu misses with a shot to the body
and Akerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Fogomayu.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Fogomayu.
Akerman misses with a body kick.
Fogomayu misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fogomayu is defended easily by Akerman.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Fogomayu moved away.
Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fogomayu defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akerman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akerman.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Akerman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akerman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fogomayu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akerman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fogomayu.
Akerman throws a head kick but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Akerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fogomayu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akerman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akerman tries to move into range but Fogomayu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fogomayu lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Linus Akerman has been cut.#T3#
Fogomayu throws a poor cross that misses
and Akerman counters with a nice body shot.
Akerman takes one to the side of the head.
Fogomayu misses with a wild body shot.
Akerman is looking to counter punch.
Fogomayu checks a leg kick nicely.
Akerman throws out a loose jab but Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Fogomayu misses.
Fogomayu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Akerman.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut.
Akerman throws a solid leg kick but Fogomayu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akerman.
A jab from Akerman finds it's way through Fogomayu's defenses.
Akerman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A bone on bone clash there as Fogomayu blocks the leg kick.
Fogomayu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fogomayu misses with a combination
and Akerman counters with a low kick, right behind Fogomayu 's knee. #T4#
Akerman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akerman misses with a leg kick
and Fogomayu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akerman misses with a hook.
Fogomayu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Fogomayu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fogomayu.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fogomayu.
A little feinted left hand from Akerman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akerman moves out of range of the leg kick from Fogomayu.
Nice uppercut there from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fogomayu is out of range and Akerman settles back down.
Fogomayu moves away from the strike by Akerman.
Fogomayu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fogomayu with a jab.
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 Linus Akerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Linus Akerman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fogomayu lands a lovely overhand right.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body
and Fogomayu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fogomayu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akerman scores with a nice right hand.
Fogomayu throws a push kick but Akerman slaps the foot to one side.
Fogomayu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akerman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fogomayu.
Akerman throws a low kick but Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
Fogomayu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick from Fogomayu.
Akerman throws a sloppy head kick and Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
Fogomayu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akerman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fogomayu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fogomayu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Fogomayu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akerman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fogomayu's calf.
Akerman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fogomayu tries a quick counter leg kick but Akerman is wise to it.
Akerman throws a chopping leg kick but Fogomayu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akerman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akerman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akerman scores with a shot to the body.
Fogomayu throws a lazy head kick
and Akerman counters with a low kick, right behind Fogomayu 's knee.
Akerman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akerman.
Fogomayu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akerman with a body shot.
Fogomayu misses with a lunging right hand
and Akerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akerman throws a head kick that misses.
Akerman pushes Fogomayu away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Fogomayu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Fogomayu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akerman. That one must have hurt.
Fogomayu blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Akerman is predictable there #TD2#
and Fogomayu counters with a takedown into side control.
Fogomayu working the ground and pound.
Akerman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fogomayu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fogomayu working away.
Akerman is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Fogomayu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fogomayu lands a few punches from side control.
Fogomayu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Akerman wants to get back to his feet but Fogomayu drags him back down.
Fogomayu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fogomayu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Akerman is trying to improve his position.
Fogomayu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akerman keeps working.
Akerman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fogomayu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES#
Akerman kicks off Fogomayu and gets to his feet.
Akerman is looking to chop away at Fogomayu's legs.
A little jabbing left from Fogomayu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fogomayu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab.
Fogomayu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Fogomayu lands a slapping body shot.
Fogomayu misses with a body punch
and Akerman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fogomayu's knee momentarily.
Fogomayu looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
Akerman scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Linus Akerman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Akerman walks into a stiff left hand from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu slips under a jab.
Fogomayu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Akerman.
Fogomayu throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Fogomayu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fogomayu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Akerman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman is trying to improve his position.
Akerman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Akerman wants to get back to his feet.
Akerman wants to control but Fogomayu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fogomayu lands strikes from half guard.
Fogomayu is pressing down on Akerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akerman is holding on for now.
Akerman is looking to control Fogomayu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akerman avoid being mounted?
Fogomayu 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kwiwan Fogomayu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jab by Akerman.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
Fogomayu throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
Fogomayu checks a leg kick nicely.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akerman walks into a jab.
Akerman throws a body kick that misses.
Akerman slips under a jab.
Akerman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fogomayu just manages to avoid it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fogomayu. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Akerman throws out a powerful jab.
Akerman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fogomayu is out of range.
Fogomayu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linus Akerman is winning the standup battle so far.
Fogomayu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akerman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Akerman wants to slow Fogomayu down by chopping away at his legs.
Fogomayu flicks out a counter leg kick but Akerman steps away.
Akerman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fogomayu connects with a body shot.
Fogomayu scores with a nice right hand.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Fogomayu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fogomayu 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 was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fogomayu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akerman.
Fogomayu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Linus Akerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##CL#
Fogomayu gets tackled into the cage by Akerman. Akerman maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Fogomayu has hold of one of Akerman's legs. Akerman is fighting the takedown attempt but Fogomayu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fogomayu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman controlling Fogomayu's posture.
Akerman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Akerman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fogomayu throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwiwan Fogomayu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akerman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linus Akerman!

Event: Causing Havoc 63
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Akerman walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Akerman.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cooper misses with a body punch.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Cooper scores with a shoulder strike.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooper lands a right hand.
Akerman blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Cooper.
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Akerman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooper.
Cooper blocking some punches. #T1#
A short right from Akerman on the inside.
Cooper working aggressively here.
Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Akerman.
Akerman effectively controlling the action here.
Cooper can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Akerman digs a right hand into Cooper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cooper's gas tank.
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Akerman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Akerman misses with some punches.
Akerman lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akerman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Akerman working aggressively here. #BC#
Akerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akerman lands with a shot to the body.
Cooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akerman doesn't seem bothered though.
Cooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman cracks Cooper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akerman dips to his left and cracks Cooper with an uppercut!
Cooper is looking to slow Akerman down with leg kicks.
Akerman lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Akerman.
Cooper was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
Akerman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cooper throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Akerman. #T3#
Cooper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vincent Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerman counters with an inside leg kick.
Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akerman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cooper avoids it.
Cooper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Linus Akerman has been cut.
Cooper checks the leg kick.
Cooper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooper misses the shot to the body.
As Cooper backs away, Akerman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cooper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akerman lands the left hand.
Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cooper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cooper swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range. #T4#
Akerman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cooper misses with a body punch
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooper. That did some damage!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akerman.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akerman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Akerman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice jab there from Akerman.
Akerman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Akerman closes the distance and clinches.
Cooper takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Cooper is rocked!
Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Cooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Akerman finish him?
Akerman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akerman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cooper with a big uppercut! Cooper tries to clinch up but Akerman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cooper to the mat! Cooper covers up and Akerman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Linus Akerman!

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