Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 216
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1##TD#
Slater gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slater can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aki controls the pace.
Aki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aki wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Aki tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard.
Aki lands a couple of digs.
Slater is controlling Aki's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Aki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater controlling the position.#T1#
Aki won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aki won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Slater is pulling down on Aki's head. It's preventing any offense from Aki, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Aki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
You can see the frustration on Slater's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slater keeps working. #T2#
Aki looking to control but instead Slater has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Aki is just content to waste time from the top position. Slater takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aki throwing strikes from guard but Slater blocks nicely.
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aki throws an elbow that misses. Slater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aki's guard. Nice move by Slater!#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Aki blocks nicely.
Slater wants to control from the top but Aki keeps moving. #T3#
Aki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Slater wants to control from the top but Aki keeps moving.
Aki wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater is working Aki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aki wants to hit a sweep here but Slater passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aki there!
Slater dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Aki can't escape the position.
Slater pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Slater postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aki looks a forlorn figure.
Slater lands a big shot to the head and Aki winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Slater!
Johnny Slater thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Purple Aki stepped up to the mic, saying 'I clearly felt a tap! The whole island is corrupt he had more vasoline on him then two puffs going at it on a saturday night '.

Event: Highland 206
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Aki slips under a jab.
Dancer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aki's head.#CUT#It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.#CL#
Dancer gets a clinch.
Dancer lands a shot to the body.
Aki fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Dancer.
A shot in the inside from Dancer.
Dancer scores with a shot to the side of Aki's head.
Aki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dancer lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Aki is rocked!
Dancer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aki is still on wobbly legs! Can Dancer finish him?
Aki is working for takedown but Dancer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lesley Dancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.
Dancer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dancer is leaning against Aki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aki looks winded!
Dancer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dancer.
Dancer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dancer lands with a left to the head.
Dancer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Aki with a big uppercut! Aki tries to clinch up but Dancer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Aki to the mat! Aki covers up and Dancer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lesley Dancer!
After winning the bout, Lesley Dancer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Purple Aki had this to say: 'I clearly felt a tap! The whole island is corrupt he had more vasoline on him then two puffs going at it on a saturday night '.

Event: TR88: TFL Loading...
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Aki shoots and misses
and Lemons counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.
Aki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lemons's waist but Lemons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aki off to one side.
Lemons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aki with a poor takedown
and Lemons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Purple Aki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki shoots and misses
and Lemons counters with a crisp right that sends Aki to the canvas! Lemons follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Lemons!
A victorious Bradley Lemons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Purple Aki had this to say: 'I clearly felt a tap! The whole island is corrupt he had more vasoline on him then two puffs going at it on a saturday night '.

Event: TR82: Thibby’s Birthday
Date: Aug 22, 2022

#R1#
Nantz tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Aki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nantz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nantz keeping full guard, as Aki tries to pass.
Aki content to stall in guard here.
Aki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nantz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nantz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nantz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nantz for as long as he can get away with.
Nantz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Aki works a leg free and moves into 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. Aki connects with a nice short shot to Nantz's temple.
Aki controlling the action here.
Aki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nantz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nantz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nantz taking some punishment here, with Aki in his half guard.
Aki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Aki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aki lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Aki.
Aki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nantz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aki moves into full mount! Nantz won't be happy about that!
Aki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aki controlling from mount. #T3#
Aki lands a big elbow.
Aki controlling his opponent.
Nantz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aki is landing with some decent strikes but Nantz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aki dominating with strikes here.
Aki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nantz's face. #ROC#Nantz is rocked!
Aki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nantz is still in real trouble! Can Aki finish him?
Aki unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Nantz wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Aki celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
Purple Aki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kohler
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Dead catches Aki right on the button with a cross.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dead scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dead scores with a shot to the body.
Dead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aki on the side of the head. #ROC2#Aki is rocked!
Aki looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dead lands a right hand from hell, dropping Aki. Dead pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead!
After the big win, Better Dead made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Carnage Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Purple Aki stepped up to the mic, saying 'I clearly felt a tap! The whole island is corrupt he had more vasoline on him then two puffs going at it on a saturday night '.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nti
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Dead misses.
Dead falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Aki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aki.
Aki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dead wants to stand up but Aki is controlling him.
Aki is working Dead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aki trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki is looking to work some ground and pound but Dead has wrist control.
Aki wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead has momentary wrist control but Aki slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Aki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aki throws an elbow that misses. Dead uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aki's guard. Nice move by Dead!#REVB#
Dead wants to stand but Aki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aki trying to control the position.
Aki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dead is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aki is controlling him.
Aki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Aki works over Dead with some ground and pound from guard.
Aki trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead wants to sweep here but Aki controlling him for the moment.
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Aki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aki has managed to get both his arms back between Dead's legs - danger averted.
Aki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now.
Dead trying to control the position. #T3#
Aki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aki throws an elbow that misses. Dead uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aki's guard. Nice move by Dead!#REVB#
Aki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dead puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dead is thwarting Aki's attempts to control the position.
Aki wants to improve his position but Dead is controlling well.
Aki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dead is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Dead is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aki is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki trying to control here.
Aki wants to get back to full guard but Dead has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dead lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aki hang on?
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dead working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SU2#
Dead is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Aki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aki tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Better Dead will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Dead. That snapped Aki's head back.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dead lands with a right hand.
Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dead throws a one two combo.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Aki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aki trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #T1#
Aki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dead is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aki is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dead misses with a straight right.
Aki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead misses with a left hand #TD#
and Aki counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that.
Aki 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. #T2#
Aki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.
Dead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Purple Aki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully.
Aki throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Aki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aki is looking to pass into half guard but Dead pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dead is in guard.#REVB#
Aki 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#
Dead manages to get to full guard.
Aki trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Aki looking to sit in guard and control but Dead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dead wants to stand but Aki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aki throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SU2#
Dead decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aki, up you get!
Dead throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Aki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aki looking to sit in guard and control but Dead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aki is trying to control the position but Dead postures up.
Dead looking to pass the guard.
Aki 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Aki ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Aki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dead throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Aki counters with a shoot takedown. Dead fights it but they end up in guard.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Aki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aki throwing strikes from guard but Dead blocks nicely.
Aki is looking to work some ground and pound but Dead has wrist control.
Aki looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead is looking to stand up but Aki isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Dead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aki's guard. #REVB#
Aki tries to strike from the bottom.
Dead preventing the sweep.
Dead would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aki lands a good elbow from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aki is on top in guard. #REVR#
Aki throws a strike but Dead rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aki is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dead controls Aki momentarily but Aki frees himself. #T2#
Aki throws a big elbow that misses.
Aki postures up in Dead's guard and throws a big left but Dead blocks it.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.
Aki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aki works over Dead with some ground and pound from guard.
Aki prevents Dead from getting back to his feet.
Aki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Aki with a nice head shot there.
Aki tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Aki looking to sit in guard and control but Dead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Dead gets to his feet. Aki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dead misses with a straight right.
Aki feinted with a counter takedown.
Dead takes a swing at Aki's ribcage but misses.
Aki attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dead lands a jab-cross combination.
Aki takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Dead throws the left hand but Aki avoids the punch easily.
Aki attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
Dead misses the jab.
Aki blocks a jab.
Aki tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
Dead misses with a combination #TD#
and Aki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aki.
Dead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Purple Aki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aki throws an elbow that misses. Dead uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aki's guard. Nice move by Dead!#REVB#
Aki 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#
Dead is refusing to be controlled, as Aki sits in half guard.
Better Dead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aki throws a strike but Dead avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Better Dead.
I've got Dead 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Dancer takes a swing at Aki's ribcage but misses.
Aki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lesley Dancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aki defending well as Dancer loads up on a big left hand.
Aki tries to counter with a takedown but Dancer is quick to defend against it.
Dancer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dancer.
Dancer misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dancer throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Aki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dancer's guard.
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dancer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dancer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Aki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Aki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki won't allow Dancer to get back to his feet.
Dancer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aki postures up in Dancer's guard and throws a big left but Dancer blocks it.
Aki throws a big elbow that misses.
Aki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aki scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dancer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dancer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dancer postures up. #T2#
Aki is pulling down on Dancer's head. It's preventing any offense from Dancer, at least for the moment.
Aki throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dancer wanted to stand there but Aki had control of the position.
Aki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dancer's guard. #REVR#
Aki is looking to work some ground and pound but Dancer has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dancer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aki throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Aki wants to control from the top but Dancer keeps moving.
Aki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dancer's head.
Dancer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aki wants to control from the top but Dancer keeps moving.
Aki is working Dancer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dancer keeping full guard, as Aki tries to pass.
Aki working some strikes from top position.
Aki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Aki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aki passes Dancer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aki working over Dancer with some ground and pound. Dancer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aki winds up and cracks Dancer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dancer keeps working.
Aki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dancer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki 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#
Dancer misses with a body shot.
Dancer throws a big shot that misses.
Aki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dancer throws a body shot but no joy.
Aki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dancer takes a swing at Aki's ribcage but misses.
Dancer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dancer lands a jab to the nose.
Dancer misses with a wild body shot.
Aki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Dancer misses with a body shot.
Aki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aki moves away from the strike by Dancer.
Aki feinted with a counter takedown.
Dancer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dancer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aki in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.
Aki defending well as Dancer loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Dancer lands a big right hand that sends Aki crashing to the mat! Dancer stays standing though and waves Aki back to his feet!#ROC2#Aki is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aki tries to get into range but Dancer steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Aki! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Dancer scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lesley Dancer!
A victorious Lesley Dancer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Purple Aki had this to say: 'I clearly felt a tap! The whole island is corrupt he had more vasoline on him then two puffs going at it on a saturday night '.

Event: The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Aki fails with the takedown
and Aki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Bonifaz as he connects with a hook.
Bonifaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Aki is rocked!
Bonifaz misses the jab.
Oh Aki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aki looks for a takedown but Bonifaz sprawls well.
Aki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aki seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifaz catches Aki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Bonifaz cracks Aki with a big right hand and Aki goes down!#CUT2#It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.#T1#
Bonifaz wants to stand but Aki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aki trying to control the position.
Bonifaz stopping the sweep attempt from Aki.
Bonifaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bonifaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonifaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aki is proving hard to escape from.
Aki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonifaz's guard. #REVR#
Aki prevents Bonifaz from getting back to his feet.
Bonifaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aki advances to half guard. #T2#
Well, if Aki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aki thows a huge punch but Bonifaz dodges it nicely.
Bonifaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aki wants to take a breather but Bonifaz is having none of it.
Aki throws a strike but Bonifaz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bonifaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aki wants to control from the top but Bonifaz keeps moving.
Bonifaz wants to sweep here but Aki controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Bonifaz keeping full guard, as Aki tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonifaz wants to stand up but Aki is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bonifaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonifaz scores with the left hand. Aki knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Aki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aki lands in his opponent's guard.
Aki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bonifaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Aki stops Bonifaz from standing up.
Aki looking to sit in guard and control but Bonifaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonifaz wants to stand but Aki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aki is working hard here to advance position.
Bonifaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tielo Bonifaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Purple Aki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot by Bonifaz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aki.
Bonifaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tielo Bonifaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonifaz throws out a loose jab but Aki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifaz takes a swing at Aki's ribcage but misses.
Aki slips a straight right by Bonifaz.
Aki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki shoots and misses
and Bonifaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonifaz counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Purple Aki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Aki tries for a takedown but Bonifaz circles away easily
and Bonifaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aki tries for a takedown but Bonifaz circles away easily
and Bonifaz counters with a nice body shot.
Bonifaz throws a right and a left that Aki avoids nicely.
Aki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonifaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonifaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonifaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Aki shoots and misses
and Bonifaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonifaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aki at a distance. #T2##TD#
Aki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aki showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifaz is trying to escape back to his feet but Aki uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Aki trying to control the position but Bonifaz is working away.
Aki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonifaz struggling a bit here.
Aki lands an elbow. #T3#
Aki trying to control the position but Bonifaz is working away.
Bonifaz struggling a bit here.
Aki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Aki cracks Bonifaz with a big right hand but Bonifaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aki working the head with strikes.
Bonifaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bonifaz is looking for a sweep.
Aki wants to control but Bonifaz is keeping him busy.
Bonifaz is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Aki working the head and body with strikes.
Aki trying to control the action but Bonifaz is working from the bottom.
Aki scoring with punches and elbows.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonifaz keeps working.
Aki 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.
Bonifaz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Aki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bonifaz because Aki loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tielo Bonifaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Purple Aki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Aki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bonifaz is not content to let Aki control the position.
Aki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bonifaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonifaz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aki.
Aki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki cracks Bonifaz with a big elbow.
Aki in side control, throwing shots but Bonifaz defends.
Bonifaz is trying to improve his position.
Bonifaz on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Aki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aki working the ground and pound from side control.
Aki is trying to ground and pound but Bonifaz uses the momentary lack of control by Aki to regain half guard.
Aki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonifaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Bonifaz is defending well.
Purple Aki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Bonifaz is looking to control Aki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonifaz avoid being mounted?
Bonifaz pushes Aki off but Aki dives into side control.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonifaz keeps working.
Bonifaz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bonifaz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonifaz is looking to escape.
Aki looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Aki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BOOM! Aki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bonifaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Aki controlling his opponent.
Aki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Aki with the ground and pound from mount.
Aki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aki raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Aki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Purple Aki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonifaz 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Purple Aki!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Tielo Bonifaz!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Purple Aki!

Purple Aki wins by split decision!
A victorious Purple Aki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Beast instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Beast pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Aki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beast is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aki looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aki working some strikes from top position.
Aki trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast working a defensive guard here.
Aki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aki defends well.#SUB2#
Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Beast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Beast working for submissions but it's allowed Aki to get to half guard.
Beast is looking to control Aki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beast avoid being mounted?
Beast looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aki wants to pass to mount but Beast is defending the position. #SUB2#
Beast looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Aki sits in half guard.
Beast wants to control but Aki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aki working Beast over with strikes.
Aki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aki content to control rather than advance.
Aki throwing shots but Beast is blocking nicely.
Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Aki sits in half guard.
Beast regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Beast seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aki defends well.
Aki distracts Beast with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aki scoring with some ground and pound.
Beast pulls Aki in close to his closed guard and prevents Aki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Beast is keeping the position.
Beast trying to control the position. #T4#
Aki chips away with some ground and pound.
Aki lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aki passes into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Aki lands an elbow.
Beast sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aki wants to take a breather but Beast is having none of it.
Aki slips a nice elbow through Beast's hands, connecting with Beast's forehead.#SUB2#
Beast actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aki is nestled in close to Beast, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beast is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aki scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Aki connects with a nice short shot to Beast's temple.
Beast is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Aki shoots in and gets a takedown into Beast's guard.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Beast throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aki uses it to pass to side control.
Aki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beast on the ground.
Aki cracks Beast with a big right hand but Beast just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beast to see if he's OK.
Aki grinds an elbow into Beast's temple.
Beast struggling a bit here.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beast keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Aki are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Aki working away.
Aki tries to advance to mount but Beast denies him.
Beast taking a bit of punishment here - Aki scoring with strikes.
Beast can't do much from the bottom here.
Aki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beast some visible discomfort.
Aki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Beast is trying to improve his position.
Beast struggling a bit here.
Purple Aki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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Aki grinds an elbow into Beast's temple. #T2#
Aki working the head with strikes.
Beast tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Beast wants to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
Aki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Aki lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aki avoids the attempt from Beast to control.
Aki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Beast hang on?
A nice elbow there by Aki.
Beast wants to control but Aki is having none of it.
Aki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beast's face.
Beast tries to hold on but Aki postures up.
Aki scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Beast is in a horrible position here. Aki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Beast in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Aki controlling the position easily from mount.
Beast is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aki avoids the attempt from Beast to control.
Aki scoring with strikes but Beast is staying in there.
Aki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beast's face.
Aki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beast is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Aki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Beast wants to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
Aki lands a big shot there that rocks Beast but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beast tries to hold on but Aki postures up.
Aki lands a big shot there that rocks Beast but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aki dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Beast is rocked!
BOOM! Aki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Beast is still in real trouble! Can Aki finish him?
Beast is desperately trying to improve his position but Aki has a good base and remains in mount.
Beast seems to have recovered his senses.
Aki dominating with strikes here.
Aki lands with some strikes.
Aki softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Beast is out cold! Aki jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
A very excited looking Purple Aki 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: The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Dustice stuffs the takedown attempt from Aki. Aki gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Aki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dustice's guard.
Dustice is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Aki dives into side control. #REVB#
Dustice trying to control but Aki flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Dustice is in bad spot here.
Dustice trying to control the position but Aki manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki lands a shot to the head.
Aki loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Dustice hold on?
Aki keeps control of the position easily here as Dustice tries to buck him off.
Aki loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Dustice hold on? #T1#
Aki lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Aki.
Dustice tries to escape the position.
Aki biding his time, looking for the opening.
Aki lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Dustice grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Aki throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dustice could be in trouble here! #T2#
Aki biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A helpless look comes across Dustice 's face. He knows he's trapped as Aki lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
A relieved looking Purple Aki 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: VFC 89 Island Bash
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
Ando throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Aki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aki in particular looking to stall.
Ando is looking to escape.
Aki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aki lands with a punch from half guard.
Ando is trying to stand back up but Aki is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki trying to pass the guard but Ando defending well.
Aki 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.
Ando tries to kick Aki off but Aki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ando on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Ando tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aki manages to move to mount!
Aki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ando looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Aki.
Ando wants to get back to his feet.
Aki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ando is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Aki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aki is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#It looks like Momofuku Ando has been cut.
Aki controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Ando that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#Ando is rocked!#T2#
Aki lands a big shot to the head and Ando winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Purple Aki!
Purple Aki took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Momofuku Ando spoke after the fight, saying 'Stand and bang next time you COWARD!'.

Event: VFC 80 Hall vs Brown
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Aki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacquin as he avoids it easily.
Aki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacquin is fending him off so far but Aki persists. Nope, Jacquin circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Jacquin feints and as Aki raises his hands in defense, Jacquin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacquin won't allow Aki to sweep him here.
Jacquin wants to control from the top but Aki keeps moving.
Aki wants to sweep here but Jacquin controlling him for the moment.
Jacquin advances to half guard.
Aki tries to roll over but Jacquin keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin trying to mount his opponent but Aki defends it.
Aki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Jacquin wants to control from the top but Aki keeps moving.
Aki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jacquin trying to control but Aki is working from the bottom.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Aki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacquin wants to control from the top but Aki keeps moving.
Aki keeping full guard, as Jacquin tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aki shoots for a takedown but Jacquin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eric Jacquin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.#TD2#
Aki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aki passes Jacquin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jacquin's coaches at Monkey Business have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Aki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aki is looking to take a break and control but Jacquin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacquin is trying to control but Aki manages to pass to mount!
Jacquin is squirming around, avoiding Aki's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Aki avoids the attempt from Jacquin to control.
Jacquin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aki tries to control but Jacquin wriggling away.
Jacquin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jacquin is looking to get to half guard.
Jacquin gets back to half guard.
We've been informed that Aki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Jacquin trying to control from the bottom.
Jacquin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jacquin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aki.
Aki trying to mount his opponent but Jacquin defends it.
Jacquin trying to control from the bottom.
Aki working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin keeping hold of Aki's head, controlling as best he can.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jacquin stuffs the takedown.
Jacquin feinted with a counter takedown.
Aki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aki stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacquin. Jacquin gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Aki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jacquin did well to prevent Aki getting side control.
Jacquin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jacquin 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.
Aki is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacquin has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin trying to keep a closed guard but Aki is proving a slippery customer.
Aki wants to control from the top but Jacquin keeps moving.
Aki is working Jacquin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Jacquin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacquin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jacquin wants to control from the top but Aki keeps moving.
Aki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jacquin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jacquin has passed into side control.
Jacquin avoids the strikes from the bottom by Aki.
Jacquin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aki! #T2#
Jacquin wants to take Aki's back but he can't do it this time.
Jacquin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jacquin wants to take his opponent's back but Aki doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Jacquin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Aki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Purple Aki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacquin trying to control but Aki is having none of it.
Aki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacquin wants to take Aki's back here but Aki is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T3#
Aki throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jacquin. What's that going to do exactly?
Aki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacquin avoids the attempt from Aki to control.
Aki regains half guard.
Aki is staying active underneath Jacquin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jacquin tries to pass to full mount but Aki defends it. #T4#
Aki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Aki is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aki is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jacquin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aki is one step ahead there.
Aki lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin wants to sweep here but Aki controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Jacquin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Aki slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacquin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aki with the counter takedown but Jacquin avoids it easily.
Purple Aki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aki misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Jacquin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aki won't be happy with that.
Jacquin tries to advance position but instead Aki slips a leg back in to half guard.
Aki is pressing down on Jacquin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aki keeping moving, preventing Jacquin from controlling successfully.
Jacquin stands and throws Aki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Aki is not content to let Jacquin control the position. #T1#
Aki wants to control but Jacquin postures up.
Aki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacquin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacquin's back!
Aki throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jacquin!
Jacquin tries to break free.
Aki scores with punches to the body.
Aki lands shots from the back.
Jacquin takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Aki is looking to control Jacquin but Jacquin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Aki gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T2#
Jacquin is keeping busy.
Jacquin tries to break free.
Jacquin is working hard here to advance position.
Aki avoiding Jacquin 's attempts to control his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is taking a good look at Jacquin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Aki!
Jacquin is keeping busy.
Jacquin is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Aki lands punches and elbows.
Jacquin rolls, trying to escape but Aki keeps control of the position.
Aki is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jacquin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Aki lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jacquin's head.#ROC2#Jacquin is rocked!
Aki is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jacquin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oh Jacquin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aki is landing with strikes from the back.
Aki lands a massive shot to the side of Jacquin 's head and he's out cold! Aki jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
An out of breath Purple Aki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VFC 73 Fistle vs Mendez
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Crunch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crunch sprawls and moves away.
Crunch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crunch misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Crunch has knocked Aki down with a huge combo! Crunch steps away and waves a wobbly Aki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Aki is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.
Aki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crunch circles away.
Oh Aki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aki.
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!
Crunch is trying to improve his position.
Aki seems to have got his legs back now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crunch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crunch keeps working.
Aki scoring with punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Aki are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Aki throws an elbow but Crunch slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aki advances nicely into full mount.
Aki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aki unloading with bombs!
Crunch wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Aki.
Aki throws some wild stikes that Crunch manages to avoid easily.
Aki can't control as he wanted to and Crunch manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Aki not doing much here. #T2#
Aki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Crunch wants to get back to full guard but Aki has mounted him!
Aki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aki looking to control but Crunch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crunch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crunch taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Aki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Aki punching from mount but Crunch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Aki connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Crunch is rocked!
Aki loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Crunch scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Aki land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Aki stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
A victorious Purple Aki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 60 Alkoun vs Izzy
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Snake.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snake.
Aki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aki shoots in for a double leg but Snake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aki misses with a takedown attempt - Snake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Purple Aki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snake defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Snake looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Snake misses with a leg kick.
Aki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snake's waist but Snake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aki off to one side.
Aki fails with the takedown
and Snake counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snake.
Aki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
Aki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snake to the mat! Snake manages to get full guard.
Aki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aki controlling the position easily from mount.
Aki unloading with bombs!#T2#
Snake trying desperately to get to his feet.
Aki landing strikes from the mount.
Aki postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Snake in real trouble here! The ref calls for Snake to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
During a confident post fight interview, Purple Aki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: VFC 40 Murder in March
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Hitoshi drives through and clinches with Aki against the cage. #TD#
Aki has clasped his hands together around Hitoshi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Aki happy to just control the position for now.
Hitoshi is trying to control Aki's posture but Aki avoids it.
Aki trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
Aki in side control, throwing shots but Hitoshi defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi is not content to let Aki control the position.
Hitoshi regains half guard, as Aki was trying to land strikes. #T1#
Aki is looking to stall here but Hitoshi recovers full guard.
Aki is stalling in the full guard.
Aki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Hitoshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aki is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hitoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Aki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hitoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aki.
Aki shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitoshi sprawls well. He's pushed Aki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hitoshi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aki defends it well.
Aki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hitoshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Purple Aki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Aki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aki tries for a takedown but Hitoshi circles away easily#TD2#
and Hitoshi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aki won't be happy with that.
Aki is trying to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi lands some shots froms side control.
Hitoshi grinds an elbow into Aki's temple.
Hitoshi lands a strong strike to the head of Aki. That's dazed him! Hitoshi looking to finish here. Aki is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hitoshi lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
Hirata Hitoshi is the new lightweight champion!
Hirata Hitoshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VFC 22 Go Big
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Aki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aisland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aisland keeps working.
Aki working away.
Aki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aisland struggling a bit here.
Aisland tries to improve position but can't.
Aki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aisland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aisland manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Aisland looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is looking for a sweep. Aki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aki is looking to advance position but Aisland won't allow it. #T1#
Aisland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Aisland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in Fogwell's Gym inform me that Aki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ground and pound from Aki.
Aisland wants to control but Aki is keeping busy. #SUB#
Aisland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily.
Aisland wants to stand back up but Aki manages to pass into side control.
Aki trying to control the position but Aisland is working away. #T2#
Aki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aki lands a nice forearm strike.
Aisland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aki grinds an elbow into Aisland's temple.
Aki has control of an arm but Aisland manages to advance to Aki's back!#SUB#
Aisland is looking for the choke from the back position but Aki is controlling his hands well.
Aki wants to control his opponent's hands but Aisland gets his hands free. #SUB#
Aki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Aisland has got his arm under Aki's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Aki has spun round into Aisland's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aisland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aki controlling from the top position. #T3#
Aki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aki controlling from the top position.
Aki won't allow Aisland to sweep him here.
Aki trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
Aki is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#SUB#
Aisland throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aki escapes and throws Aisland's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aisland is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Aki takes a little break here. Aisland wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Aki advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki with shots to the head and body - Aisland looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aisland wants to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
Aisland throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Aki controlling from mount.
Aki cracks Aisland with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aisland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aisland has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Aki's lack of action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki 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##TD2#
Aki gets a takedown into half guard.
Purple Aki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aisland is trying to maintain the position but Aki is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki trying to control from half guard but Aisland is working away.
Aki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aisland is trying to get back to full guard.
Aki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aki controlling from mount. #T1#
Aki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aisland slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aki winds up and cracks Aisland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aisland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aki is working away from the top position though.
Aki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Aisland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily.
Aisland tries to get to full guard but Aki has control of the leg.
Aki working Aisland over with strikes.
Aki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aki is nestled in close to Aisland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Aisland is looking for a sweep. Aki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aisland trying to control but Aki postures up.
Aki trying to mount his opponent but Aisland defends it.
Aisland is pressing down on Aki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a triangle but Aki pushes his legs off easily.
Aki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Aisland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aki defends it easily.#T3#
Aisland keeping full guard, as Aki tries to pass. #SUB#
Aki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aisland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aki has managed to get both his arms back between Aisland's legs - danger averted.
Aki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aisland keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully.
Aki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Aisland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aisland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Aisland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aki looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Aisland looking for subs off his back but Aki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aisland gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki 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.#R3#
Aki has a takedown stuffed.
Aki moves out of range of the leg kick from Aisland.
Aki misses with a takedown attempt - Aisland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aisland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Aisland misses.
Aisland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aki.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.#TD2#
Aki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aisland's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aisland actively working from the bottom here.
Aisland trying to control here. #T1#
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aisland tries to get to full guard but Aki has control of the leg.
Aki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Aisland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily.
Aki wants to control but Aisland is keeping him busy.
Aisland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aisland.
Aisland looking to control.
Aki preventing the sweep.
Aisland controls Aki momentarily but Aki frees himself.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aki trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a triangle but Aki pushes his legs off easily.
Aki landing with the ground and pound.
Aisland trying to control the position.
Aki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aisland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aki's guard. #REVR#
Aisland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Aki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Aki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aki lands strikes from 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. Aki connects with a nice short shot to Aisland's temple.
Aki is thwarting Aisland's attempts to control the position.
Aki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aki with the ground and pound from mount.
Aisland taking shots to the head. #T4#
Aki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aisland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aki looking to control but Aisland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aisland tries to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
Aisland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aisland is trying desperately to improve position.
Aisland tries to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aisland bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aisland is fighting to break Aki's control of his arms but Aki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Aki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aisland swivels and escapes.
Aki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aisland but Aisland pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Aki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aisland is trying to improve his position.
Aisland tries to control but Aki manages to take his back.
Aki keeps control of the position as Aisland tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki lands strikes to the head.
Aki lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Aisland hold on?! #T1#
Aki lands a shot to the head.
Aki is landing with strikes from the back.
Aisland tries to roll but Aki sticks to his back.
Aki is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Aki is looking to control Aisland but Aisland is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Aisland manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aki's guard. Nice work there by Aisland.
Aki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Aisland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aisland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aisland manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Aki chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Aki stands up over Aisland, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aisland trying to control the position.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position.
Aisland being controlled here, momentarily.
Aisland has momentary wrist control but Aki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aki trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
Aki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Aki is in close to Aisland's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Aisland looking for a guillotine here but Aki defends easily.
Aki landing some decent shots from guard.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Aki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Aisland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aki passes Aisland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aisland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aki sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aki preventing the sweep.
Aki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Aki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nice takedown defense from Aisland. No joy for Aki on that attempt.
Aisland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aki.
Aki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.
Aki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Purple Aki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Aki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aki lands in his opponent's guard.
Aisland 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is trying to keep Aki in close. #T1#
Aisland being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Aisland working for a triangle but Aki defends it easily.
Aki wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
Aisland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aki chips away with some ground and pound.
Aki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aisland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Aisland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aki is aware though and is defending well.
Aki tries to free his leg and advance position but Aisland is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Aki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aisland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aki has managed to get both his arms back between Aisland's legs - danger averted.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Aki content to stall in guard here.
Aisland keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully.
Aisland is trying to control the position but Aki postures up.
Mancha Aisland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aisland looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Aisland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aisland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Aisland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Purple Aki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Let's hope that Aki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Aisland working for a triangle but Aki defends it easily.
Aki connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aki's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Aisland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aki is aware though and is defending well.
Aki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Aisland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Purple Aki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purple Aki!
Purple Aki is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Purple Aki 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: VFC 13 Payback
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Nova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Aki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nova looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Nova is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aki connects with a decent elbow.
Aki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nova's legs.
Aki grinds an elbow into Nova's temple.
Nova being controlled for a moment.
Aki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've been hearing good reports from Aki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aki 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.
Aki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nova's legs.
Aki working the head with strikes. #T1#
Aki throws an elbow but Nova slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nova seems a little lost for a moment, as Aki dominates the positioning.
Aki cracks Nova with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aki is looking to take a break and control but Nova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nova dodges the ground and pound from Aki.
Aki cracks Nova with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aki landing strikes.
Aki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nova sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nova will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Aki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aki 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.#T2#
Aki looks up at the clock and then as Nova takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aki controls the position.
Nova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aki working away.
Nova is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nova takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nova gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki trying to pass the guard but Nova defending well.
Aki slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Nova wants to get back to full guard.
Aki controlling the pace.
Aki lands strikes from half guard.
Aki controlling the action here.
Aki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Nova avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aki.
Nova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nova with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Nova misses #TD#
so Aki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki won't allow Nova to sweep him here.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Nova is keeping the position.
Aki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Nova keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully.
Aki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aki pushes down on Nova's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aki content to control rather than advance.
Nova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Purple Aki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aki controlling the action here.
Aki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nova blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aki. #T2#
Aki is taking a breather. Nova says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nova taking some punishment here, with Aki in his half guard.
Aki prevents Nova from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aki lands a nice short elbow.
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. Aki connects with a nice short shot to Nova's temple.
Aki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nova blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aki.
Aki trying to control from half guard but Nova is working away.
Aki stalling.
Aki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nova can do to turn this around?#T3#
Nova wants to improve his position but Aki is controlling well.
Aki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aki drops an elbow to the side of Nova's head.
Aki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aki throwing shots but Nova is blocking nicely. #T4#
Aki content to control rather than advance.
Aki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aki wants to take a breather but Nova is having none of it.
Aki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nova is pressing down on Aki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aki postures up and lands a big shot to Nova's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nova's head.
Nova trying to keep a closed guard but Aki is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Aki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nova to score with a decent uppercut.
Nova throws an overhand right that lands on Aki's shoulder, as Aki tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Nova gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nova looking for a sweep. Not yet Nova, not yet.
Nova trying to control the position.
Nova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aki postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aki scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Nova trying to control the position.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Nova is keeping the position.
Aki is working hard here to advance position.
Aki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nova keeping full guard, as Aki tries to pass.
Aki passes into half guard.
Aki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nova is trying to get back to full guard.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aki is working away from the top position though.
Nova regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Aki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nova controls Aki momentarily but Aki frees himself.
Aki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nova wants to control but Aki passes easily into half guard.
Nova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aki is nestled in close to Nova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aki controlling the action here.
Purple Aki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Aki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nova for as long as he can get away with.
Aki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aki is taking a breather. Nova says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aldo Nova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aki continues to stall.
Aki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nova is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Purple Aki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: VFC 6 Extinction Event
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aki.
Aki lands a nice forearm strike.
Aki scoring with punches and elbows.
Aki landing a few strikes.
Aki landing strikes.
Aki lands an elbow.
Nikolov tries to buck Aki off but Aki is having none of it.
Aki is chipping away with strikes.
Nikolov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aki connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aki in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nikolov is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Aki working the ground and pound from side control.
Aki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nikolov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nikolov looks a forlorn figure.
Nikolov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aki on the ground.
Aki raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aki breaks from Nikolov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nikolov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aki with shots to the head and body - Nikolov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2#
Aki controlling from the full mount.
Aki breaks from Nikolov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aki scoring with strikes but Nikolov is staying in there.
Aki working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#Nikolov is rocked!
Aki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nikolov?
Oh Nikolov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolov is bucking up trying to escape but Aki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aki lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Nikolov! Aki sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Nikolov and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
A victorious Purple Aki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 2.5 New Year Afterparty
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Aki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balls lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aki circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Aki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balls scores with a hook.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aki.
Aki in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Balls tries to buck Aki off but Aki is having none of it.
Balls is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Balls tries to buck Aki off but Aki is having none of it.#T1#
Balls is trying to buck Aki off.
Balls tries to buck Aki off but Aki is having none of it.
Aki is staying tight to Balls's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Balls regains half guard.
Balls tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nice strikes from Aki there.
Balls is looking for a sweep. Aki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balls scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Aki manages to mount him!
Aki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Aki landing punches.
Balls tries to reverse the position but Aki maintains control.
Aki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Balls can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balls manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Balls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Aki stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Balls to get to his feet. #TD2#
Aki scores with a takedown into Balls's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU2#
Aki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Balls lands with a hook. Aki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aki avoids the head kick by Balls.
Balls tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Aki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balls quickly recovers to half guard.
Balls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Balls wants to stand up but Aki is controlling him. #SUB#
Balls looking for subs off his back but Aki has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4##SU2#
Aki gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Balls is looking to clinch but Aki is avoiding it.
Balls scores with a jab.
Balls lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aki circles away quickly and effectively.
Hellson Balls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balls misses with a head kick.
Balls connects with a right hand. Aki shakes it off.#TD2#
Balls gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Balls wants to improve his position but instead Aki has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Aki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Aki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Balls's guard.
Aki is standing up over Balls. Balls looks to escape but Aki dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
Aki decides to stand back up. Aki steps back and let's Balls get back to his feet.
Aki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Aki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Balls was covering up waiting for the punch and Aki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Balls looking for a guillotine here but Aki defends easily.
Aki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Aki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Balls is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aki is aware though and is defending well.
Aki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aki distracts Balls with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aki's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Balls throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aki escapes and throws Balls's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Balls is trying to get back to half guard.
Aki in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Aki is trying to get an arm triangle but Balls is defending well. #SU2#
Aki decides to stand back up. Aki steps back and let's Balls get back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Aki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Balls wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Aki manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Aki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Balls wants to improve his position but Aki is controlling well.
Aki is taking a breather. Balls says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Aki is continuing to stall.
Balls gets full guard.
Balls wants to sweep but no luck.
Aki sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Balls looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aki passes into half guard.
Aki works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Balls lands with an overhand left.
Hellson Balls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Balls scores with a four punch combination!
Balls's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Balls duly obliges.
Balls lands a head kick!
Aki takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Aki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balls is trying to defend but Aki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balls is looking to get back to full guard here but Aki has managed to pass to side control instead.
Balls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balls being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Balls is trying to improve his position.
Aki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Balls!
Balls is desperately trying to improve his position but Aki has a good base and remains in mount.
Balls manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Balls is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Balls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aki performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Aki seems to be working for a kimura but Balls defends the submission attempt.
Balls on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Balls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aki wants to pass to mount but Balls is defending the position.
Aki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aki prevents Balls from improving his position.
Aki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Aki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Balls.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aki taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Aki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Purple Aki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Aki stands up and beckons Balls to his feet.
Hellson Balls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balls tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Aki gets the takedown into side control.
Purple Aki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aki controls the position.

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 Hellson Balls.
I think Aki 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purple Aki!
After winning the bout, Purple Aki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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