Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1116 Hawk v Kurt
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Akutagawa scores with a head kick. Tokugawa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Akutagawa swings widly with a right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a nice leg kick.
Akutagawa fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Akutagawa misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Akutagawa has knocked Tokugawa down with a huge combo! Akutagawa steps away and waves a wobbly Tokugawa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Kai Tokugawa has been cut.
We've been told by Akutagawa's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akutagawa lands with a right and another and another! Tokugawa is in big trouble! Akutagawa lands again and this time it's lights out for Tokugawa! A quality knockout there for Akutagawa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1107 Jarrod v Kurt
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Akutagawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akutagawa lands with a slapping head kick.
Akutagawa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tomson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akutagawa throwing a counter right hand but Tomson manages to avoid it.
Tomson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tomson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Tomson coming out on top.
Akutagawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akutagawa throws a right and a left that Tomson avoids nicely.
Akutagawa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tomson on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson throws a head kick but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Akutagawa lands a really nice looking cross but Tomson seems unphased.
Tomson misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Akutagawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tomson lands a lovely overhand right.
Tomson throws a hook but Akutagawa avoids it easily.
Akutagawa misses with a hook. Tomson ducked under it nicely.
Akutagawa steps in with a hook that catches Tomson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Akutagawa follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tomson looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1100 Kurt v Hawk
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Akutagawa throws a jab when Keil was well out of range.
Keil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Akutagawa misses the target.
No joy there for Akutagawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Akutagawa misses its intended target.
Keil moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Akutagawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keil misses with a looping right.
Akutagawa misses with a looping left.
Keil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akutagawa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keil is able to avoid easily.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut.
Keil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akutagawa in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akutagawa throws a head kick that misses.
Keil throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keil lands with a shot to the body.
Akutagawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akutagawa.#T1#
Akutagawa slips under a jab from Keil.
Keil defending well as Akutagawa loads up on a big left hand.
Akutagawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick but Keil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Keil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keil connects with the punch.
Keil lands with a nice body punch.
Keil misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Akutagawa. Those never looked like landing.
Donner Keil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akutagawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Keil's head.
Akutagawa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akutagawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akutagawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keil misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akutagawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keil.
Akutagawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Akutagawa misses the target.
Akutagawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Keil moves away from the strike by Akutagawa.
Crunch! Akutagawa slams his shin into Keil's torso.
Akutagawa misses with a combination
and Keil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akutagawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akutagawa.
Danga de danga de dang - Keil scores with a four punch combination!
Keil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Donner Keil has been cut.
Akutagawa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akutagawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keil.
Keil checks a leg kick.
Akutagawa misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Keil coming out on top.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the side of Keil's head but Keil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keil. Akutagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Akutagawa looks to throw the jab but Keil is out of range.
Keil lands a body shot. #KD#
Akutagawa lands a left and a right that send Keil crashing to the mat, dazed. Akutagawa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Keil is rocked!
Keil is looking to slow Akutagawa down with leg kicks.
Akutagawa connects with a superb combination that knocks Keil out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Akutagawa before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Keil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryu Akutagawa!
A relieved looking Ryu Akutagawa 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: GAMMA#1094 Cleever v Ritori
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
McCain works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Akutagawa misses its intended target.
Akutagawa throws a right hand that McCain ducks under and follows up with a left that McCain also avoids with ease.
Akutagawa blocks the body kick.
Akutagawa looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
McCain flicks out a counter leg kick but Akutagawa steps away.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akutagawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa throws an off balance right hand
and McCain counters with a nice leg kick.
McCain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick lands for McCain .
Akutagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from McCain does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut. McCain saw that one coming.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akutagawa missing with a left hand there. McCain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
McCain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCain throws the kick towards the body but Akutagawa avoids it.
Akutagawa swinging wildly here. #T1#
McCain with a nice calf kick.
Akutagawa misses with a hook.
McCain misses with a straight right.
McCain throws a head kick but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Akutagawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain . Akutagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by McCain . Beautiful body shot.
Akutagawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akutagawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akutagawa loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
McCain feints a counter leg kick.
Akutagawa throws out a powerful jab.
McCain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akutagawa misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from McCain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akutagawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from McCain , right into the meat of the thigh.
Akutagawa throws a right hand that misses
and McCain counters with a good, hard body kick but Akutagawa shrugs it off. #T2#
McCain throws a front kick that sends Akutagawa stumbling back into the cage.
Akutagawa misses the jab.
McCain tries to clinch but Akutagawa moves away
and Akutagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akutagawa cracks McCain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A good leg kick by McCain .
McCain misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akutagawa.
A cross from Akutagawa lands.
Good leg kick by McCain . #CL2#
Akutagawa tries to keep at a distance but McCain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akutagawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akutagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCain .
McCain pushes Akutagawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCain presses Akutagawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
I was talking to Akutagawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McCain blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Akutagawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain cracks Akutagawa with a nice body shot.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akutagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCain misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
McCain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCain throws a leg kick that misses.
Akutagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCain connects with an inside leg kick.
McCain misses the body punch
and Akutagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akutagawa throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
McCain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa misses with a hook.
A nice side step and McCain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Akutagawa swats away the attempt to clinch by McCain .
Akutagawa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCain slips a jab from Akutagawa.
McCain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCain throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Akutagawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCain throws a nice looking combination but Akutagawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCain misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akutagawa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #KD#
Akutagawa lands a left and a right that send McCain crashing to the mat, dazed. Akutagawa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#McCain is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lucas McCain has been cut.
McCain loses concentration momentarily and Akutagawa pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! McCain crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Akutagawa finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryu Akutagawa!
A victorious Ryu Akutagawa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1083 Dustfinger v Young
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Bonney misses with a straight left.
Bonney throws a hook but Akutagawa blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Akutagawa misses.
Akutagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonney throws out the jab.
Bonney throws a poor cross that misses
letting Akutagawa counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like William H Bonney has been cut.
Bonney misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Bonney.
Akutagawa throws a body kick that misses.
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akutagawa ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
Bonney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonney scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Akutagawa tenderised Bonney's leg. Bonney is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Bonney's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akutagawa looks to land a combination but Bonney avoids it well.
Bonney cracks Akutagawa with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
William H Bonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akutagawa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akutagawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bonney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akutagawa manages to avoid it.
Jab by Bonney.#T1#
Akutagawa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonney checks a leg kick.
Bonney scores with a jab to the head.
Akutagawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonney misses with a left hand
and Akutagawa counters with a body kick that stops Bonney in his tracks momentarily.
Akutagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonney throws an off balance right hand
and Akutagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonney misses with a shot to the body
and Akutagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonney misses with a wild body shot.
Bonney throws a lazy right hand but Akutagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonney throws an off balance right hand
and Akutagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akutagawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akutagawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akutagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Bonney lands with a straight right. Akutagawa didn't see that one coming.
Akutagawa slips under a jab from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akutagawa.
A shot to the body from Bonney misses
and Akutagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akutagawa scores with a hook.
Akutagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonney.
Bonney throws a hook but Akutagawa blocks it.
A big right from Bonney misses.
Akutagawa feints a counter leg kick.
Akutagawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bonney throwing a counter right hand but Akutagawa manages to avoid it.
Akutagawa misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonney misses the target.
Akutagawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bonney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#William H Bonney's cut is getting worse.
Akutagawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonney swings widly with a right hand
letting Akutagawa counter with a right hand.
Akutagawa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Bonney lands with an overhand left.
Bonney misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bonney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akutagawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick which misses Bonney's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonney tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bonney misses its intended target.
Bonney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonney lands with an uppercut that bounces Akutagawa off the cage and back into range.#CUT#That has opened up Ryu Akutagawa's cut even more.
Bonney lands a really nice looking cross but Akutagawa seems unphased.
Bonney thumps Akutagawa with a low kick.
Akutagawa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akutagawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonney cracks a nice hook into Akutagawa's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonney misses with a hook
and Bonney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Akutagawa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Bonney. That snapped Akutagawa's head back.
Akutagawa throws a right hand that Bonney ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonney also avoids with ease.#T4#
Bonney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akutagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
Bonney fails to land with a series of punches.
Akutagawa throws an overhand right that lands on Bonney's shoulder, as Bonney tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
Akutagawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akutagawa misses with the combination.
Bonney lunges at Akutagawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akutagawa's hand.
Bonney fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akutagawa on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akutagawa connects with an inside leg kick.
Bonney connects with a right hand. Akutagawa shakes it off.#CUT#The cut above Ryu Akutagawa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Akutagawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bonney with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that William H Bonney will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akutagawa defending well as Bonney loads up on a big left hand.
Bonney connects with a body shot.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
Bonney looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Bonney misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Akutagawa misses.
Bonney thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
Bonney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akutagawa.
It seemed like Akutagawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bonney scores with a nice strike.
Bonney misses with a body shot
and Akutagawa counters with a nice body shot.
Akutagawa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bonney if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akutagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akutagawa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Bonney scores with a jab to the head.
Akutagawa tries to land a front kick but Bonney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonney throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akutagawa scores with a punch to the head.
Bonney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akutagawa swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney looks to score with a jab to the body but Akutagawa is just out of range.
Akutagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
Akutagawa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bonney misses with a lunging right hand
and Akutagawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonney blocks the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bonney.
Bonney throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#William H Bonney's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bonney misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akutagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Bonney misses its intended target.
Bonney throws a shot from downtown. Akutagawa moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Bonney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa thumps Bonney with a low kick.
Bonney misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Akutagawa misses its intended target.
Bonney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Akutagawa finds it's target.
Bonney scores with a jab.#CUT#Ryu Akutagawa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
Bonney throws a body punch but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Bonney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akutagawa momentarily.
Akutagawa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bonney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akutagawa.
William H Bonney is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonney thows a leg kick but Akutagawa checks it
and Bonney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
Bonney misses the jab.
Akutagawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Akutagawa ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
Bonney lands with a shot to the body.
Akutagawa tries to land a front kick but Bonney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akutagawa throws a push kick but Bonney slaps the foot to one side.
Bonney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonney misses with a looping right.
Akutagawa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Akutagawa scores with a body shot.
Bonney drops his hands momentarily and Akutagawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bonney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akutagawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akutagawa takes a swing at Bonney's ribcage but misses.
Bonney misses with a lunging right hand
and Akutagawa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bonney throws a looping overhand right but Akutagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Akutagawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akutagawa. That's going to slow Bonney down.
Akutagawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Jeez, William H Bonney's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bonney jabs Akutagawa right on the nose. Akutagawa blinks but takes it well.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akutagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Akutagawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bonney works the jab nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William H Bonney!
William H Bonney thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1073 Mesquita v Sitson
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Akutagawa takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses.
Akutagawa throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Hanson moves into the clinch.
Akutagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akutagawa lands with a left to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hanson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Akutagawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Hanson jumps into guard, dragging Akutagawa to the mat.
Akutagawa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hanson wants to sweep here but Akutagawa controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akutagawa defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akutagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akutagawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a triangle here but Akutagawa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Hanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanson sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akutagawa trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akutagawa defends well.#SUB2#
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akutagawa defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akutagawa passes into side control. #T3#
Hanson looking for a sweep but Akutagawa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akutagawa prevents Hanson from getting the reversal.
Hanson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Akutagawa controlling his opponent.
Hanson can't escape the position.
Akutagawa tries to control but Hanson wriggling away. #T4#
Hanson is desperately trying to improve his position but Akutagawa has a good base and remains in mount.
Akutagawa blocks Hanson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hanson can't escape the position.
Hanson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hanson tries to escape but Akutagawa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanson keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Akutagawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akutagawa misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Akutagawa fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Hanson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akutagawa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akutagawa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akutagawa! #REVR#
Akutagawa gets to mount! Hanson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hanson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Akutagawa is hanging on to Hanson's back as he tries to escape. #T1#
Hanson breaks Akutagawa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Akutagawa keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Akutagawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akutagawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akutagawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
Hanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson trying to move into half guard but instead Akutagawa has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a triangle here but Akutagawa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Hanson tries to improve position but can't.
Ryu Akutagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akutagawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hanson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hanson is looking for a sweep. Akutagawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akutagawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanson on the ground.
Hanson is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Akutagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Hanson is pressing down on Akutagawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akutagawa defends well.#SUB2#
Hanson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Akutagawa uses it to pass to side control.
Hanson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Akutagawa is pressing down on Hanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanson is holding on for now.
Hanson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hanson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hanson is looking to improve his position. #T4##SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akutagawa pulls his head out easily.
Hanson is pressing down on Akutagawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akutagawa stopping the sweep attempt from Hanson.#SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akutagawa defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Hanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Akutagawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akutagawa defends it well.
Hanson blocks a jab.#TD2#
Hanson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akutagawa sprawls well initially but Hanson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akutagawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson. #SUB2#
Akutagawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Akutagawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanson. #SUB2#
Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Akutagawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akutagawa's head. #SUB2#
Hanson is working for a kimura but Akutagawa is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Akutagawa is defending well.
Akutagawa is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hanson wants to pass to mount but Akutagawa is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hanson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Akutagawa is defending well.
Hanson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Hanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akutagawa is just riding it out for now. Hanson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hanson is working for a kimura here but Akutagawa manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hanson's guard. #SUB2#
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akutagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hanson is tightening it up a little... Akutagawa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Akutagawa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Akutagawa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hanson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Hanson!
David Hanson very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GAMMA#1067 River v Hanson
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Akutagawa.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akutagawa moves away.
The fighters circling - Akutagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GAMMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Akutagawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Akutagawa's ribs.
Akutagawa looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akutagawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith defending well as Akutagawa loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Akutagawa avoids it.
Smith tries to clinch but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Akutagawa feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Akutagawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akutagawa scores with a jab to the head.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akutagawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a combination. Akutagawa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith cracks Akutagawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith closes the distance but Akutagawa moves to the side
enabling Akutagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Akutagawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akutagawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Akutagawa throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Akutagawa slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akutagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Akutagawa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Akutagawa ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Smith misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Akutagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akutagawa! But no joy.
Smith is looking to wear down Akutagawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Akutagawa is out of range.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith tries to clinch but Akutagawa is having none of it.
Akutagawa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akutagawa! But no joy.
Smith moves out of range as Akutagawa strikes.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akutagawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Akutagawa lands a jab to the nose.
Smith tries to clinch but Akutagawa is having none of it.
Akutagawa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Akutagawa throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Akutagawa with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Akutagawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Akutagawa is just out of range.
A nice side step and Akutagawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Akutagawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akutagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Smith catches Akutagawa right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Akutagawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akutagawa tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Akutagawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Akutagawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akutagawa counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akutagawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a push kick but Akutagawa slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akutagawa ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Akutagawa's side.
Smith lands a nice hook to Akutagawa's body. Akutagawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Akutagawa lands with a nice body kick.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Akutagawa.
Nice uppercut there from Akutagawa.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Akutagawa's head back.
Akutagawa blocks a jab.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akutagawa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akutagawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Akutagawa slips under a jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akutagawa moves away.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akutagawa can do to turn this around?
Akutagawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Akutagawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith motions for Akutagawa to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akutagawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Akutagawa in the body.
Akutagawa is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith catches Akutagawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#That has opened up Ryu Akutagawa's cut even more.
Smith digs a good body shot into Akutagawa's ribs.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes a swing at Akutagawa's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith jabs Akutagawa right on the nose. Akutagawa blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akutagawa.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akutagawa.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Akutagawa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Akutagawa ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akutagawa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Akutagawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akutagawa throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akutagawa.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akutagawa at a distance.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akutagawa.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akutagawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith looks for the body kick but Akutagawa saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Akutagawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith cracks Akutagawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith works Akutagawa's body with a nice hook.
Akutagawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Smith. #CL#
Smith clinches up with Akutagawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Akutagawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Akutagawa working hard to break the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akutagawa.
A short right from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akutagawa's efforts to push away.
Smith lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Akutagawa works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Akutagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akutagawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akutagawa can turn it around.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akutagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akutagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Akutagawa is trying to break free.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akutagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Akutagawa manages to break the clinch.
Akutagawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akutagawa throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a right hand that Akutagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Akutagawa also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Akutagawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Akutagawa avoids it.
Akutagawa thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith lands a head kick!
Nice body punch from Smith.
Leon Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Akutagawa moved out of range.
Smith backing away here, and Akutagawa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith thuds a left hand into Akutagawa's body.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Akutagawa tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Akutagawa does it's job there.
Akutagawa avoids the body shot from Smith. #T1#
Akutagawa lands a body shot.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akutagawa moves away.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith thuds a left hand into Akutagawa's body.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akutagawa doesn't seem phased though.
Smith moves out of range as Akutagawa strikes.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akutagawa has time to react.
Akutagawa misses the jab.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akutagawa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Akutagawa in a clinch.
Akutagawa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akutagawa is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Akutagawa wants to break free but Smith has control.
Akutagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akutagawa tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Akutagawa tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Akutagawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akutagawa is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Akutagawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akutagawa's efforts to push away.
Akutagawa tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #T3#
Akutagawa lands a left hand.
Akutagawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith prevents Akutagawa from breaking the clinch.
Leon Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Akutagawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akutagawa is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Akutagawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akutagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akutagawa's efforts to push away.
Akutagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Akutagawa can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Akutagawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akutagawa is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Akutagawa tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Akutagawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akutagawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akutagawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akutagawa tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Akutagawa back against the cage.
Akutagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryu Akutagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akutagawa tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#1059 Robson v Hoddle
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
River missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akutagawa.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Akutagawa's shoulder, as Akutagawa tries to avoid the shot.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been told by Akutagawa's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akutagawa moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Akutagawa thinks about countering with a body kick.
River misses with a low kick.
Akutagawa lands a jab to the head.
Akutagawa looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
Akutagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by River .
River connects with the punch.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akutagawa pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Akutagawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by River .
River is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akutagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River throws a head kick but Akutagawa moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akutagawa!
Akutagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River . River obviously looking to wear him down.
Akutagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
Akutagawa scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River misses the shot to the body.
Akutagawa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Akutagawa throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akutagawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Akutagawa misses the target.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akutagawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akutagawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Akutagawa misses the target.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Akutagawa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akutagawa lands a nice looking body shot.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River scores with a push kick.
A big left from Akutagawa misses.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akutagawa pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akutagawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Akutagawa. #T3#
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River blocks a body shot from Akutagawa. #BC#
Akutagawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akutagawa throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Akutagawa sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Akutagawa avoids it this time.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River keeps control of Akutagawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Akutagawa manages to break the clinch.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from River .
Akutagawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akutagawa tries to work over River 's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River , as that shot connected.
Akutagawa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch successfully.
Akutagawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akutagawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akutagawa can't break the clinch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Akutagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akutagawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Akutagawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River is looking to slow Akutagawa down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
That kick from River tenderised Akutagawa's leg. Akutagawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by River misses
and Akutagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River avoids the head kick by Akutagawa.
River is looking to slow Akutagawa down with leg kicks.
Akutagawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
River lands an overhand right.
Akutagawa misses with a hook.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akutagawa walks into a left hand.
River misses with a hook
and Akutagawa counters with a nice body shot.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akutagawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clint River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akutagawa doesn't seem bothered though.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
River is trying to counter with his kicks.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akutagawa's head backwards.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River motions for Akutagawa to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akutagawa lands with a right hand.
River misses the body punch
letting Akutagawa counter with a right hand.
River ducks under a wild hook from Akutagawa.
River throws a shot from downtown. Akutagawa moves away and avoids it.
Akutagawa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Akutagawa tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
A swing and a miss from River .#T2#
Jab by River .
This has been an exciting period of action!
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River feints a counter leg kick.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Akutagawa counters with a head kick that drops River to the mat! River scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Akutagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Akutagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akutagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akutagawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akutagawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akutagawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Akutagawa counters with a crisp right that sends River to the canvas! Akutagawa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1052 Super v Wrecks
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Akutagawa misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Hanson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akutagawa!
Akutagawa is looking to regain half guard here but Hanson keeps moving and retains side control.
Akutagawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanson on the ground.#SUB2#
Hanson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akutagawa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanson but great work by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa is looking to take a break and control but Hanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanson sneaks back into half guard.
Akutagawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanson.#SUB2#
Hanson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Akutagawa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hanson has tightened it up now! Akutagawa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Hanson!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Hanson thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HFC 80:Akutagawa vs Kruglov 2
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut. Kruglov saw that one coming.
Akutagawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruglov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Akutagawa.
Kruglov jabs Akutagawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruglov punishes Akutagawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Akutagawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akutagawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruglov is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Akutagawa misses its target.
Akutagawa throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Akutagawa tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruglov avoided it.
A cross from Kruglov lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Kruglov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Akutagawa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kruglov scores with a hook.
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akutagawa throwing a counter right hand but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Akutagawa checks a leg kick.
It looked like Akutagawa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruglov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruglov.
Akutagawa thuds his shin into the meat of Kruglov's side.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov misses with a body punch
and Akutagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akutagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Kruglov.
Akutagawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov throws a counter combo.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Kruglov lands with a nice body kick.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akutagawa moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Akutagawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruglov blocks the leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruglov lands a jab to Akutagawa's midsection.
Kruglov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akutagawa rather than just go for the knockout.
Kruglov takes a swing at Akutagawa's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
Akutagawa connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Akutagawa - just one landing.
Kruglov staying out of range there.
Kruglov is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Kruglov moves into range and clinches up with Akutagawa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akutagawa. #T3#
Kruglov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akutagawa's efforts to push away.
Kruglov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruglov stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Akutagawa - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Akutagawa breaks from the clinch.
Kruglov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kruglov stuns Akutagawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akutagawa tries to work over Kruglov's front leg with a kick but Kruglov checks it.
A left and a right from Kruglov both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Kruglov blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
Akutagawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akutagawa throws out a leg kick but Kruglov moves out of range and Akutagawa only half commits. #T4#
Akutagawa punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Kruglov.
Kruglov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akutagawa with a body shot.
Akutagawa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into Akutagawa's ribs.
Crunch! Kruglov slams his shin into Akutagawa's torso.
Kruglov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruglov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akutagawa.
Kruglov tries to clinch up.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Akutagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Kruglov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Akutagawa thows a leg kick but Kruglov checks it
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akutagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick which misses Kruglov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruglov tries to avoid it.
Akutagawa throws out a loose jab but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov throws the kick towards the body but Akutagawa avoids it.
Akutagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses the jab.
Akutagawa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov connects with a body shot that sends Akutagawa's belly button to the back.
Akutagawa fakes the leg kick and cracks Kruglov in the body.
Akutagawa throws a chopping leg kick but Kruglov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kruglov takes one on the button.#T1#
Kruglov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akutagawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akutagawa misses with a body shot.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akutagawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruglov blocks a leg kick.
Akutagawa tries to work over Kruglov's front leg with a kick but Kruglov checks it.
Kruglov thuds a left hand into Akutagawa's body.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Akutagawa is having none of it.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Akutagawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Akutagawa tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruglov avoided it.
Kruglov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akutagawa counters with an outside leg kick.
Akutagawa jabs at Kruglov's body.
Kruglov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Akutagawa misses its target.
Kruglov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akutagawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akutagawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruglov takes a swing at Akutagawa's ribcage but misses.
Akutagawa with a jab.
Kruglov is looking to clinch. #T3#
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Akutagawa moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov punishes Akutagawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa blocks the body kick.
As Kruglov backs away, Akutagawa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akutagawa avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Akutagawa.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Akutagawa misses with a head kick.
Kruglov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akutagawa with a body shot.
Akutagawa throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Akutagawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akutagawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Akutagawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Akutagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Akutagawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akutagawa scores with a hook to the body. Kruglov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akutagawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
Kruglov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAkutagawa.
Kruglov misses with the body kick
and Akutagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akutagawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akutagawa misses with a body kick.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Kruglov misses
and Kruglov 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.
Akutagawa thuds a left hand into Kruglov's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akutagawa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruglov - the referee stops the clock and Akutagawa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruglov. Akutagawa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Akutagawa throws a front kick that sends Kruglov stumbling back into the cage.
Akutagawa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Kruglov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akutagawa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kruglov avoids it.
Akutagawa missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Akutagawa thuds his shin into the meat of Kruglov's side.
Kruglov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akutagawa throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akutagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
And Kruglov responds with a good body kick, but Akutagawa manages to step out the way in time.
Akutagawa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Akutagawa is just out of range.
Akutagawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruglov lands a nice hook to Akutagawa's body. Akutagawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akutagawa connects with a body shot that sends Kruglov's belly button to the back.
Akutagawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruglov.#CL2#
Kruglov has Akutagawa up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akutagawa breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
Akutagawa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Kruglov takes one to the chin there.
Akutagawa misses with a shot to the body
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akutagawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akutagawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akutagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Akutagawa tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruglov avoided it.
Akutagawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruglov tries to clinch up.
Akutagawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akutagawa throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Akutagawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruglov throws a push kick but Akutagawa slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Akutagawa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akutagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Akutagawa misses with a looping right.
Kruglov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akutagawa misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
Akutagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov works Akutagawa's body with a nice hook.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut.
Akutagawa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Akutagawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov closes the distance but Akutagawa moves to the side
and Akutagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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 Ryu Akutagawa.
I think Akutagawa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryu Akutagawa!
A relieved looking Ryu Akutagawa 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: HFC 73:Akutagawa vs Rapheal
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Rapheal's corner calls for a 1-2. Rapheal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Akutagawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akutagawa moves out of range as Rapheal strikes.
Akutagawa takes a swing at Rapheal's ribcage but misses.
Akutagawa with the inside leg kick.
Akutagawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akutagawa scores with a jab. Rapheal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rapheal takes a swing at Akutagawa's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Akutagawa misses with a hook. Rapheal ducked under it nicely.
Akutagawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akutagawa throws a shot from downtown. Rapheal moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Akutagawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akutagawa swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch.
Akutagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Akutagawa blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Akutagawa breaks from the clinch.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Rapheal avoids it easily.
Rapheal drops his hands momentarily and Akutagawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rapheal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akutagawa misses with a left hand
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akutagawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rapheal. Rapheal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapheal looks to throw the jab but Akutagawa is out of range.
Akutagawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rapheal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akutagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapheal.
Akutagawa throwing a counter right hand but Rapheal manages to avoid it.
Akutagawa avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
Akutagawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akutagawa throws a lazy body kick
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akutagawa thinking.
Akutagawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akutagawa cracks Rapheal with a good jab.
Rapheal lands a nice hook to Akutagawa's body. Akutagawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akutagawa misses with a low kick.#T3#
Akutagawa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rapheal.
Akutagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Akutagawa misses.
Akutagawa tried to score with a low kick but Rapheal checks it.
Rapheal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akutagawa misses with a straight right.
Akutagawa slips under a jab from Rapheal.
Akutagawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akutagawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akutagawa misses with a body shot. #T4#
Rapheal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akutagawa.
Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akutagawa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rapheal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rapheal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akutagawa to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Akutagawa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Rapheal clinches up with Akutagawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Rapheal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rapheal working aggressively here.
Akutagawa blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Akutagawa breaks from the clinch.
Rapheal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akutagawa under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
Good standup being displayed there by Akutagawa as he connects with a hook.
Rapheal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rapheal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice shot by Akutagawa.#CL2#
Rapheal has closed the distance and engaged Akutagawa in a clinch.
Rapheal lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Rapheal. #BC#
Akutagawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapheal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Rapheal.#CUT2#Ryu Akutagawa's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Akutagawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Rapheal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Akutagawa misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rapheal walks into a stiff left hand from Akutagawa.
Rapheal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akutagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rapheal dips to his left and cracks Akutagawa with an uppercut!
Rapheal blocks a leg kick.
Akutagawa lands the left hand.
Rapheal throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akutagawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akutagawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Rapheal moves into the clinch.
Rapheal tries to work over Akutagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Akutagawa breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Rapheal.#CUT2#Ryu Akutagawa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rapheal throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapheal with a nice cross.
Akutagawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Rapheal blocks it.
Rapheal lands a jab to Akutagawa's midsection.#T3#
Akutagawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Rapheal. #CL2#
Rapheal closes the distance and clinches.
Akutagawa blocks a body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal lands with a left to the head.
Rapheal tries to work over Akutagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akutagawa backwards. #CUT2#Jeez, Ryu Akutagawa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Akutagawa tries to break free but Rapheal pushes him back against the cage.
Akutagawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Akutagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akutagawa tries to break free but Rapheal pushes him back against the cage.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Rapheal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akutagawa.
Rapheal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akutagawa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rapheal. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akutagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapheal cracks Akutagawa with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rapheal lands a body punch.
Akutagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rapheal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akutagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Akutagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akutagawa backwards.
Akutagawa tries to break the clinch but Rapheal is controlling the position.
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Mark Rapheal 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: HFC 69
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Akutagawa missing with a left hand there. Kuzmitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuzmitch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryu Akutagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akutagawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akutagawa.
Akutagawa misses with a looping left.
Kuzmitch is looking to counter punch.
Kuzmitch catches Akutagawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akutagawa throws a hook to the side of Kuzmitch's head but Kuzmitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzmitch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Berloga in the buildup to the fight.
Akutagawa slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
It looked like Kuzmitch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akutagawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kuzmitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akutagawa looks to land a left hand but Kuzmitch moved out of range nicely.
Akutagawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akutagawa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akutagawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzmitch.
The fighters circling - Akutagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Kuzmitch blocks it.
A jab from Kuzmitch finds it's way through Akutagawa's defenses.
The fighters circling - Kuzmitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuzmitch moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Kuzmitch checks a leg kick.
Akutagawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Akutagawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Kuzmitch throws a hook but Akutagawa avoids it easily.
Akutagawa misses with a right hand
and Kuzmitch counters with a right hand to the body.
Akutagawa throws the left hand but Kuzmitch avoids the punch easily.
Akutagawa slips under a jab from Kuzmitch.
Akutagawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzmitch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akutagawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut. Kuzmitch saw that one coming.#T3#
Kuzmitch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuzmitch misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuzmitch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuzmitch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuzmitch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akutagawa's hands.
Kuzmitch takes a swing at Akutagawa's ribcage but misses.
Kuzmitch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akutagawa.
Kuzmitch throws a lazy right hand but Akutagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzmitch. Akutagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzmitch jabs Akutagawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Kuzmitch throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuzmitch lands a jab to Akutagawa's midsection.
Kuzmitch misses with a body shot.
And Akutagawa responds with a good body kick, but Kuzmitch manages to step out the way in time.
Akutagawa misses with a low kick.
Kuzmitch defending well as Akutagawa loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Kuzmitch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Kuzmitch.
Akutagawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kuzmitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akutagawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzmitch. Akutagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akutagawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akutagawa tries to work over Kuzmitch's front leg with a kick but Kuzmitch checks it.
Akutagawa misses with a straight left.
Kuzmitch just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akutagawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akutagawa misses with a shot to the body
and Kuzmitch counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Akutagawa ducks right into an uppercut from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akutagawa feints a counter leg kick.
Akutagawa lands a lovely overhand right.
Akutagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzmitch.
Akutagawa slips under a jab.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Kuzmitch avoids it easily.
It looked like Kuzmitch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuzmitch misses with a body punch
and Akutagawa counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Akutagawa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akutagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzmitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Akutagawa.#T2#
Akutagawa staying out of range there.
Akutagawa motions for Kuzmitch to come forward. Akutagawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Kuzmitch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuzmitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick which misses Kuzmitch's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuzmitch tries to avoid it.
Akutagawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akutagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmitch.
A telegraphed right hand from Akutagawa misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuzmitch misses the target.
Akutagawa misses with a looping right.
Kuzmitch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Kuzmitch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akutagawa's head backwards.
Kuzmitch missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuzmitch checks a low kick from Akutagawa.
Kuzmitch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuzmitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akutagawa.
Kuzmitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Akutagawa counter with a right hand.
Kuzmitch throws a jab when Akutagawa was well out of range.
Akutagawa throws a right hand that misses
and Kuzmitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Kuzmitch looks to throw the jab but Akutagawa is out of range.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuzmitch misses the jab.
Akutagawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuzmitch misses its target.
Good exchange - Kuzmitch coming out on top.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Kuzmitch avoids it easily.
Kuzmitch throws a big counter combination but Akutagawa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the side of Kuzmitch's head but Kuzmitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzmitch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akutagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzmitch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Akutagawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Kuzmitch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akutagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Akutagawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akutagawa swings widly with a right hand
and Kuzmitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akutagawa loads up on a big right hand but Kuzmitch slips the punch.
Akutagawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akutagawa sizes up Kuzmitch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ryu Akutagawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuzmitch's head.
Akutagawa thows a leg kick but Kuzmitch checks it
and Kuzmitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuzmitch misses the body punch
and Akutagawa counters with a good, hard body kick but Kuzmitch shrugs it off. #T1#
Kuzmitch throws out a loose jab but Akutagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akutagawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuzmitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akutagawa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akutagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuzmitch misses its target.
Kuzmitch throws an off balance right hand
and Akutagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzmitch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akutagawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuzmitch's sensitive parts.
Akutagawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Akutagawa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akutagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akutagawa misses with a hook
and Kuzmitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzmitch. Akutagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akutagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akutagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akutagawa misses the jab.
Kuzmitch tries to counter with a takedown but Akutagawa is quick to defend against it.
Akutagawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuzmitch.
A quick step to the side and Kuzmitch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akutagawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuzmitch.#T3#
Akutagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuzmitch throws out the jab.
Akutagawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuzmitch wants to land a leg kick but Akutagawa is out of range.
Kuzmitch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuzmitch wants to slow Akutagawa down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuzmitch.
Akutagawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuzmitch to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuzmitch slips a jab from Akutagawa.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuzmitch misses its target.#T4#
Kuzmitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akutagawa doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuzmitch misses with an uppercut.
Akutagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch throws the left hand but Akutagawa avoids the punch easily.
Kuzmitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akutagawa works Kuzmitch's body with a nice hook.
Akutagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuzmitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuzmitch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akutagawa throws the left hand but Kuzmitch avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Akutagawa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Akutagawa misses the jab.
Kuzmitch connects with a right hand. Akutagawa shakes it off.
Kuzmitch moves out of range of the body kick.
Akutagawa staying out of range there.
Akutagawa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kuzmitch moves out of range as Akutagawa strikes.
Akutagawa ducks under a wild hook from Kuzmitch.
Akutagawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmitch manages to avoid it.
Akutagawa throws a lazy right hand but Kuzmitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuzmitch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akutagawa scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Akutagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzmitch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Akutagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akutagawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akutagawa slips under a jab.
Akutagawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuzmitch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuzmitch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akutagawa misses with a straight right. #T2#
Kuzmitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akutagawa. That's going to slow Kuzmitch down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kuzmitch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Akutagawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuzmitch.
Akutagawa slips under a jab from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch takes a swing at Akutagawa's ribcage but misses.
Kuzmitch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Akutagawa misses.
Kuzmitch checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Kuzmitch checks a leg kick.
Kuzmitch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akutagawa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuzmitch in his tracks.
Akutagawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuzmitch's hands.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut
and Akutagawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akutagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuzmitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akutagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuzmitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuzmitch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akutagawa throws an off balance right hand
and Kuzmitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Akutagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmitch manages to avoid it.
Akutagawa misses with a leg kick.
Akutagawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch staying out of range there.
Kuzmitch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akutagawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akutagawa tries a low kick but Kuzmitch avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut. Kuzmitch saw that one coming.
A big left from Kuzmitch misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Akutagawa dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
That's time! Kuzmitch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Akutagawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petr Kuzmitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akutagawa throws a hook but Kuzmitch blocks it.
Akutagawa throws a right hand that misses
and Kuzmitch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuzmitch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akutagawa lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuzmitch off the cage and back into range.
Akutagawa scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akutagawa.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akutagawa. That's going to slow Kuzmitch down.
Kuzmitch needs to keep his hands up - Akutagawa had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuzmitch there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Kuzmitch is rocked!
Kuzmitch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Kuzmitch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akutagawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuzmitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzmitch seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuzmitch throws a leg kick but Akutagawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Akutagawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Kuzmitch blocks it.
A slow jab from Kuzmitch misses its intended target. #T2#
Akutagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Kuzmitch.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuzmitch blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kuzmitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzmitch misses with a shot to the body
and Akutagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akutagawa scores with a jab to the body.
Akutagawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akutagawa missing with a left hand there. Kuzmitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Kuzmitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzmitch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kuzmitch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akutagawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuzmitch throws a one two combo.
Akutagawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akutagawa misses with a straight right.
Akutagawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akutagawa looks to throw the jab but Kuzmitch is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kuzmitch.#T4#
Kuzmitch connects with a body shot that sends Akutagawa's belly button to the back.
Kuzmitch swings for the body but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Akutagawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmitch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuzmitch staying out of range there.
Kuzmitch fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akutagawa cracks a nice hook into Kuzmitch's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Akutagawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akutagawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Ryu Akutagawa 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: HFC Fight Night 13
Date: Sep 13, 2023

#R1#
Kruglov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akutagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akutagawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akutagawa throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Kruglov throws a hook but Akutagawa blocks it.
It seemed like Akutagawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruglov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruglov needs to keep his hands up - Akutagawa had a free shot at his head there.
Akutagawa is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Kruglov cracks Akutagawa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Akutagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Akutagawa blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Akutagawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Akutagawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akutagawa throws a solid leg kick but Kruglov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akutagawa.
A leg kick checked by Akutagawa.
Kruglov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akutagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Akutagawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akutagawa, as that shot connected.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the body
and Akutagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akutagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A good leg kick by Akutagawa. #T2#
Akutagawa lands a front kick.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akutagawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akutagawa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruglov, as that shot connected.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akutagawa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kruglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akutagawa throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Akutagawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruglov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akutagawa avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Akutagawa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Akutagawa does it's job there.#T3#
Kruglov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruglov is looking to wear down Akutagawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kruglov misses the body punch
and Akutagawa counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruglov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akutagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Akutagawa misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akutagawa thinking.
A head kick by Kruglov misses
and Akutagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov lands a right hook to the body.
Kruglov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Akutagawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akutagawa throws a push kick but Kruglov slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov lands a head kick!
Kruglov with a jab.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
Akutagawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Kruglov misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Akutagawa misses with a body shot
and Kruglov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akutagawa slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Akutagawa counters with a body kick.
Akutagawa throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Akutagawa moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Kruglov has closed the distance and engaged Akutagawa in a clinch. #BC#
Kruglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akutagawa scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruglov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruglov. That snapped Akutagawa's head back.
Akutagawa misses the shot to the body.
Akutagawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruglov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Akutagawa really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akutagawa moves away.
Akutagawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Kruglov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akutagawa thows a leg kick but Kruglov checks it
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akutagawa checks a low kick from Kruglov.
Viktor Kruglov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Akutagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
A nice side step and Akutagawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov scores with a hook.
Akutagawa moves out of range of the body kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAkutagawa.
Kruglov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akutagawa in his tracks.
Kruglov checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Akutagawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akutagawa.#T2#
Akutagawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akutagawa throws a right hand that misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice body kick.
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akutagawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akutagawa manages to avoid it.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the body
and Akutagawa counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Kruglov has closed the distance and engaged Akutagawa in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Akutagawa. #BC#
Kruglov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruglov jabs at Akutagawa's body.
Kruglov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov takes a swing at Akutagawa's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akutagawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruglov doesn't seem bothered though.
Akutagawa cracks Kruglov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruglov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akutagawa counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Kruglov instigates a clinch.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Akutagawa blocks it.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa prevents a body shot from Kruglov. #BC#
Kruglov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akutagawa with the inside leg kick.
Kruglov avoids a kick to the body.
Crunch! Akutagawa slams his shin into Kruglov's torso.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Akutagawa avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akutagawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akutagawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akutagawa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akutagawa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akutagawa lands with a nice body punch.
Kruglov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Kruglov thows a leg kick but Akutagawa checks it
and Akutagawa counters with a good low kick that Kruglov was not able to check.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Akutagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Akutagawa blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kruglov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Kruglov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruglov misses with a body shot
and Akutagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akutagawa lands a leg kick that knocks Kruglov off balance momentarily.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Akutagawa keeps it at a distance.
Kruglov throws the kick towards the body but Akutagawa avoids it.
Kruglov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akutagawa moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
A big left from Akutagawa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Akutagawa moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akutagawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akutagawa takes one to the side of the head.
Kruglov throws a right hand that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Akutagawa there.
Akutagawa throws a head kick but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akutagawa connects with a crisp jab.
Akutagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.#T2#
Kruglov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
and Akutagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov throws a leg kick
and Akutagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Kruglov is rocked!
Akutagawa moves out of range of the body kick from Kruglov.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick but Kruglov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akutagawa punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akutagawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akutagawa checks a low kick from Kruglov.
Akutagawa keeps Kruglov at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akutagawa tries to land a body kick
and Kruglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Akutagawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruglov is looking to clinch.
Viktor Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Akutagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov misses the body punch
and Akutagawa counters with a thumping low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Akutagawa there.
Akutagawa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruglov has time to react.
Oh Kruglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruglov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kruglov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD2#
Akutagawa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kruglov sprawling to the canvas! Kruglov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Akutagawa finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov throws a sloppy body shot
and Akutagawa scores with a counter punch that sends Kruglov to the canvas! Akutagawa smells blood - he's punishing Kruglov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kruglov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryu Akutagawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 60:Caceres vs Wallace
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Maverick avoids a kick to the body.
Maverick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akutagawa scores with a nice strike.
Maverick misses with the body kick
and Akutagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akutagawa moves out of range as Maverick throws a body kick.
A cross from Akutagawa lands.
Daniel Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akutagawa tries to land a leg kick but Maverick saw it coming and moves away.
Akutagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
Maverick slips under a jab.
Maverick misses the body punch
and Akutagawa counters with a big head kick but Maverick shrugs it off.
Maverick staying out of range there.#T1#
Akutagawa blocks a leg kick.
Maverick misses with a leg kick
and Akutagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maverick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akutagawa. That one must have hurt.
Maverick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akutagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akutagawa throws out the jab.
Maverick thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akutagawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akutagawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akutagawa manages to avoid it.
Maverick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akutagawa can pounce on him.
Akutagawa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akutagawa. #T2#
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick misses with a lunging right hand
and Akutagawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maverick dips to his left and cracks Akutagawa with an uppercut!
Maverick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akutagawa counters with a straight right hand.
Maverick throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maverick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akutagawa! But no joy.
Maverick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akutagawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maverick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akutagawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akutagawa moves out of range as Maverick throws a body kick.
Akutagawa throws a solid leg kick but Maverick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akutagawa.
A leg kick checked by Akutagawa.#T3#
Akutagawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akutagawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maverick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akutagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Akutagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maverick was well out of range. Poor timing from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa lands a body shot.
Maverick throws the kick towards the body but Akutagawa avoids it.
Maverick misses with a hook.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Akutagawa.
Maverick thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maverick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maverick. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Akutagawa blocks the low kick.
Maverick connects with an inside leg kick.
Akutagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
Maverick thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akutagawa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Akutagawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akutagawa cracks Maverick with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maverick misses with a hook. Akutagawa ducked under it nicely.
Maverick misses with a shot to the body
and Akutagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akutagawa blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Akutagawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maverick misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Akutagawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maverick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akutagawa takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Akutagawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akutagawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akutagawa scores with a leg kick.
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut.
Maverick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ryu Akutagawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akutagawa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akutagawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maverick.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akutagawa, as that shot connected.
Maverick looks to land a body kick but Akutagawa moved away.
Maverick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akutagawa moves out of range of the body kick from Maverick.
Maverick lands a lovely overhand right.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akutagawa's sensitive parts.
Akutagawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Maverick avoids it easily.
Maverick scores with a sloppy right hand. Akutagawa should have avoided that one.
Maverick misses with a left hand
and Akutagawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akutagawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akutagawa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Maverick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akutagawa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Akutagawa tries to land a body kick
and Maverick counters with a stiff right hand.
Maverick misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Maverick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akutagawa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maverick can pounce on him.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maverick misses with a body shot
and Akutagawa counters with a right hand to the body.
Maverick misses with a straight right. #T3#
Akutagawa misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Maverick was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maverick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akutagawa with a hook.
Akutagawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akutagawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maverick connects with an inside leg kick.
Maverick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A left lands for Akutagawa.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Maverick avoids it easily.
Maverick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Maverick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maverick misses with a low kick.
Maverick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akutagawa takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akutagawa feints and then cracks Maverick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maverick down.
Akutagawa looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Maverick.
Akutagawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Maverick's head.
Maverick lands with a hook. Akutagawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akutagawa. That did some damage!
Akutagawa throws a hook but Maverick avoids it easily.
Maverick slips a jab from Akutagawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Akutagawa misses with a hook
and Maverick counters with a straight right hand.
Maverick scores with a leg kick.
Maverick throws a push kick but Akutagawa slaps the foot to one side.
Akutagawa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maverick misses with a leg kick
and Akutagawa counters with a leg kick.
Maverick scores with a spinning back kick!
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
Akutagawa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maverick.
Maverick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa misses with a head kick.
Maverick misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Akutagawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick misses with a low kick.
Maverick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akutagawa.#T1#
Akutagawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
Maverick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akutagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akutagawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maverick misses with a body punch
and Akutagawa counters with a thumping low kick.
Maverick throws a body punch but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Maverick throws a leg kick
and Akutagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maverick missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akutagawa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maverick attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Akutagawa misses with the body kick
and Maverick counters with a left to the body.
Maverick misses with a hook to the body
and Akutagawa counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maverick slips a straight right by Akutagawa.
Maverick fakes the leg kick and cracks Akutagawa in the body.
Nice defenses there by Maverick.
Maverick loads up on a big right hand but Akutagawa slips the punch.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Akutagawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akutagawa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maverick throws a body shot but no joy.
Maverick swinging wildly here. #T3#
Maverick throws a right hand that Akutagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Akutagawa also avoids with ease.
Akutagawa scores with a push kick.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akutagawa manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maverick.
The fighters circling - Maverick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akutagawa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Akutagawa tenderised Maverick's leg. Maverick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maverick scores with a body shot.
Akutagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Maverick throws a body punch but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Maverick slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Maverick.
An attempted straight right counter from Maverick misses the target.#T4#
Maverick defending well as Akutagawa loads up on a big left hand.
Maverick misses with a low kick.
Daniel Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Akutagawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maverick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Akutagawa coming out on top.
Akutagawa lands a nice hook to Maverick's body. Maverick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick throws a leg kick but Akutagawa moved away.
Maverick blocks a head kick by Akutagawa.
Maverick works Akutagawa's body with a nice hook.
Maverick throws a lazy body kick
and Akutagawa counters with a left to the body.
Ryu Akutagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks Akutagawa off balance momentarily.

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 Daniel Maverick.
Well Akutagawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 56:John vs Slater
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Akutagawa lands a big head kick that sends Tou tumbling to the mat! Akutagawa takes a step backwards and waves Tou back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Xigua Tou has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akutagawa.
Xigua Tou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Akutagawa is trying to defend but Tou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Akutagawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tou.
Tou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tou is trying to control. Akutagawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akutagawa keeping hold of Tou's head, controlling as best he can.
Tou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akutagawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tou. #T1#
Tou prevents Akutagawa from improving his position.
Tou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akutagawa defending well though.
Akutagawa is trying to maintain the position but Tou is very close to passing his half guard.
Tou throwing shots but Akutagawa is blocking nicely.
Tou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akutagawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Tou seems to be working for a kimura but Akutagawa defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akutagawa keeping hold of Tou's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akutagawa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tou's head.
Akutagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Akutagawa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tou has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Akutagawa counters with a nice right hand that sends Tou toppling to the canvas! Tou scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Akutagawa finish him?!#CUT2#Xigua Tou's cut is getting worse.
Akutagawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Akutagawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Tou is rocked!#T3#
Akutagawa is stalking Tou. Tou circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Akutagawa, and it's lights out! Tou really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Akutagawa!
A relieved looking Ryu Akutagawa 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: HFC 53: Caceres vs Akutagawa
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Akutagawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Caceres. Caceres gets slowly back to his feet.
Caceres misses with a takedown
and Akutagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Caceres clinches up against the cage.
Akutagawa wants to stall.
Caceres keeps control of Akutagawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akutagawa is trying to break the clinch but Caceres is controlling him.
Akutagawa tries to stall but Caceres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Caceres jumps guard but Akutagawa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Caceres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akutagawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Caceres won't allow it. #BC2#
Akutagawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Caceres feints and as Akutagawa raises his hands in defense, Caceres changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres sitting in guard here, content to control.
Akutagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caceres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Caceres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akutagawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caceres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Caceres tries to free his leg and advance position but Akutagawa is retaining full guard.
Caceres slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Caceres wants to work for an arm triangle but Akutagawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akutagawa tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.
Caceres has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Akutagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caceres pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T2#
Caceres tries to control but Akutagawa wriggling away. #SUB#
Caceres swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Akutagawa is now in Caceres's guard. A big mistake from Caceres there, giving up the dominant position!
Caceres wants to sweep here but Akutagawa controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Caceres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akutagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akutagawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caceres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Akutagawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caceres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akutagawa has managed to get both his arms back between Caceres's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Caceres has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Akutagawa doesn't defend quickly enough and Caceres has managed to lock this one up! Can Akutagawa escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Caceres on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Akutagawa finds it's way through Igwe's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Okon Igwe has been cut.
Akutagawa catches Igwe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akutagawa throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Igwe takes the fight into the clinch.
Igwe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akutagawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akutagawa to keep the fight standing.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akutagawa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okon Igwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akutagawa lands a head shot.
Igwe fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Igwe moves into the clinch successfully.
Igwe blocks a body shot from Akutagawa.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Akutagawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Akutagawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Akutagawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akutagawa smiles and moves away.
Akutagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Igwe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akutagawa, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Akutagawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Igwe pulls guard effortlessly.
Igwe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Akutagawa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akutagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Igwe is tightening it up a little... Akutagawa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Akutagawa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Akutagawa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Igwe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Okon Igwe!

Event: HFC 47:Raynard vs Spong
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Akutagawa.
Akutagawa catches Banjo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD#
Akutagawa drops Banjo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Banjo looks back up at him and smiles so Akutagawa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Banjo is rocked!
Banjo misses with a left hand
and Akutagawa counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Banjo out cold! What a finish! Akutagawa is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Akutagawa!
A less than humble Ryu Akutagawa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 44:Mogh vs Akutagawa
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Akutagawa feints a jab promting Mogh to slip. Akutagawa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mogh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Mogh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akutagawa's guard.#SUB#
Mogh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Akutagawa dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Akutagawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mogh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Mogh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mogh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akutagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mogh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akutagawa's guard. #REVR#
Mogh stopping the sweep attempt from Akutagawa.
Mogh connects with a couple of short punches.
Mogh controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Mogh landing some decent shots from guard.
Mogh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akutagawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Akutagawa, not yet.
Mogh is working Akutagawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akutagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mogh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mogh's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Akutagawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mogh working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Mogh working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Akutagawa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mogh uses it to pass to side control.
Mogh controlling from side mount.
Akutagawa is looking for a sweep.
Akutagawa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Akutagawa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Mogh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akutagawa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Mogh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Akutagawa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mogh working the ground and pound.
Akutagawa is looking to regain half guard here but Mogh keeps moving and retains side control.
Mogh is staying tight to Akutagawa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mogh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Akutagawa to see if he's OK.
Mogh is working Akutagawa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mogh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Akutagawa is not content to let Mogh control the position. #T4#
Akutagawa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mogh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Akutagawa down.
Mogh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Akutagawa some visible discomfort.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mogh 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.
Mogh scoring with punches and elbows.
Mogh lands a nice forearm strike.
Mogh working the body and head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akutagawa tries to buck Mogh off but Mogh is having none of it.
Mogh working the ground and pound.
Mogh staying calm.
Akutagawa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Worf Mogh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Akutagawa.
Mogh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mogh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akutagawa.
Mogh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akutagawa.
Mogh shoots for a takedown but Akutagawa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akutagawa throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Mogh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akutagawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mogh controlling the action here.
Mogh drops an elbow to the side of Akutagawa's head.
Akutagawa taking some punishment here, with Mogh in his half guard. #ROC#Akutagawa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Akutagawa gets back to full guard.
Akutagawa is still in real trouble! Can Mogh finish him?
Mogh stays in close to Akutagawa's body and controls the position.
Mogh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akutagawa's guard.
Akutagawa seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Mogh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Akutagawa taking some punishment here, with Mogh in his half guard.
Worf Mogh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akutagawa has hold of Mogh's hands but Mogh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mogh controlling the action here.
Akutagawa taking some punishment here, with Mogh in his half guard.
Mogh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mogh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Mogh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mogh is keen to just control but Akutagawa is a slippery customer.
Akutagawa is looking to get back to is feet but Mogh passes into side control.
Mogh cracks Akutagawa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mogh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Akutagawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akutagawa tries to buck Mogh off but Mogh is having none of it.
Mogh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mogh working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akutagawa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Akutagawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mogh is taking a breather. Akutagawa 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.
Mogh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mogh lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Akutagawa quite badly. Akutagawa pulls Mogh in close trying to recover. Mogh postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Akutagawa on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Akutagawa doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Worf Mogh!
Worf Mogh retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Worf Mogh 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: HFC 41:Mogh vs Saneuji
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Akutagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Akutagawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab, jab by Akutagawa - just one landing.
Akutagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monkey misses with a hook.
That kick from Akutagawa tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akutagawa with a nice calf kick.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akutagawa thinking.
Monkey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akutagawa at a distance.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akutagawa.
Monkey cracks Akutagawa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akutagawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akutagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akutagawa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monkey under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Rikz Monkey has been cut.
Akutagawa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#Monkey is rocked!
Akutagawa loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Oh Monkey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akutagawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akutagawa avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akutagawa, as that shot connected.
Akutagawa misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey is looking to counter punch.
Monkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akutagawa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akutagawa slips a jab from Monkey.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey seems to have got his legs back now.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akutagawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Monkey throws a jab when Akutagawa was well out of range.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akutagawa manages to avoid it.
Akutagawa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akutagawa missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for Akutagawa.
Akutagawa misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Akutagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Akutagawa scores with a shot to the body.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Akutagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Akutagawa wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Akutagawa misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Akutagawa drops Monkey with a beautiful combination! Monkey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Akutagawa is looking for the KO!
Akutagawa lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Monkey falls backwards - clearly groggy! Akutagawa dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Rikz Monkey stepped up to the mic, saying 'how?'.

Event: HFC 37: Chenevert vs Nemkov 2
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akutagawa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Tyreke Wilson has been cut.
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
and Akutagawa counters with a low kick, right behind Wilson 's knee.
A jab lands there for Akutagawa.#ROC2#Wilson is rocked!
Akutagawa lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Wilson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Akutagawa dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
In his post fight interview, Ryu Akutagawa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 32:Wallace vs Campbell
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Akutagawa scores with a punch to the head.
Akutagawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akutagawa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Devereaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akutagawa connects with a looping right hand.
Akutagawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Devereaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Devereaux has closed the distance and engaged Akutagawa in a clinch. #TD#
Devereaux successfully pulls guard.
Akutagawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Devereaux looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Akutagawa is defending well. Devereaux quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Akutagawa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Devereaux celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrice Devereaux!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Patrice Devereaux made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 26:Raynard vs Eye
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Wilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Akutagawa drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wilson right on the button. Wilson goes down! Akutagawa follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Akutagawa gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
In his post fight interview, Ryu Akutagawa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC19:Peramaki vs Clarke
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Akutagawa - just one landing.
Warrior stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Akutagawa swings widly with a right hand
and Warrior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warrior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akutagawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Akutagawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akutagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warrior.
Akutagawa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Akutagawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An inside leg kick lands from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa scoring well with a low kick there.
Akutagawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warrior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warrior throws a hook but Akutagawa avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warrior misses with a left hand
and Akutagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warrior has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Akutagawa.
Warrior is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Akutagawa.#ROC2#Warrior is rocked!
Akutagawa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Warrior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akutagawa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warrior has time to react.
Akutagawa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akutagawa throws an overhand right that drops Warrior like a sack of potatoes! Akutagawa dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
A relieved looking Ryu Akutagawa 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: HFC Fight Night2
Date: Oct 06, 2022

#R1#
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akutagawa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Akutagawa thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akutagawa!
Akutagawa lands a body shot. #TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akutagawa scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Magomedov manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Akutagawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.#SUB2#
Magomedov quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Magomedov but it's paid off an Akutagawa is forced to tap! Nice work by Magomedov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hasbulla Magomedov!
Post fight, Hasbulla Magomedov took to the microphone: 'Abdu Rozik be careful I smesh you.'.

Event: HFC 9: Magomedov vs Jacobowitz
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Cadorna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadorna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cadorna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Akutagawa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akutagawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akutagawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cadorna misses with a double jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akutagawa.
A right-left combo lands from Cadorna.
Akutagawa keeps the fight on the outside.
And Akutagawa counters with a quick kick to the body but Cadorna blocks it.
Akutagawa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadorna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akutagawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cadorna doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Cadorna misses.
Cadorna connects with a crisp jab.
Cadorna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a one-two to the body.
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadorna takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akutagawa throws a head kick that Cadorna semi-blocks.
Cadorna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Cadorna moves into the clinch.
Cadorna wants to take the fight to the mat but Akutagawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Cadorna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Akutagawa lands with a good body shot.
Cadorna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akutagawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cadorna scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Cadorna misses.
Cadorna looks winded!
Cadorna throws a right hand that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akutagawa connects with the punch.#ROC#Cadorna is rocked!
Akutagawa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cadorna misses with a looping left.
Cadorna is still on wobbly legs! Can Akutagawa finish him?
Cadorna drops his hands momentarily and Akutagawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cadorna looks to land a combination but Akutagawa avoids it well.
Akutagawa lands a jab to Cadorna's midsection.
Cadorna seems to have recovered his senses.
Akutagawa lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Akutagawa.
Akutagawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akutagawa with a nice calf kick.
Akutagawa lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jayson Cadorna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Akutagawa drops Cadorna with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cadorna looks back up at him and smiles so Akutagawa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Akutagawa digs a good hook to Cadorna's body. #T2#
Akutagawa throws a leg kick which misses Cadorna's front leg but catches the back leg as Cadorna tries to avoid it.
Akutagawa with a nice cross.
Cadorna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a huge left! Cadorna is in big trouble! He's backing up but Akutagawa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cadorna from any more damage. A dominating finish by Akutagawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
An out of breath Ryu Akutagawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC Fight Night1
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1##CL#
Morbius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Morbius.
Akutagawa is trying to break the clinch but Morbius is controlling him.
Akutagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Morbius.
Still in the clinch, Akutagawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morbius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akutagawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morbius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akutagawa or not.
Morbius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akutagawa.
Morbius missing with knees to the body.
Morbius is stalling here.
Akutagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Morbius. #BC#
Morbius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Akutagawa lands.#CL#
Morbius clinches. #BC#
Morbius breaks from the clinch.
Morbius misses with a jab to the body
and Akutagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Morbius misses with a head kick.
A big right from Morbius misses. #T1#
Akutagawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akutagawa misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Akutagawa.
Morbius really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akutagawa, as that shot connected.
Morbius checks a leg kick. #CL#
Morbius moves into the clinch.
Morbius just leaning against Akutagawa, taking a breather.
Akutagawa is trying to force a seperation but Morbius has the dominant position.
Akutagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akutagawa tries to break the clinch but Morbius is controlling the position.
Morbius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akutagawa backwards. #BC#
Morbius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akutagawa dips to his left and cracks Morbius with an uppercut!
Akutagawa punishes Morbius's body with a nice straight punch.
Akutagawa throws a body punch but Morbius moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akutagawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morbius's hands.#ROC2#Morbius is rocked!
Akutagawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Morbius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morbius fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Morbius walks straight into a right hand from Akutagawa - that's dropped him! Akutagawa jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Morbius from any more punishment! Morbius complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryu Akutagawa!

Event: HFC 5:Romero vs Taranin
Date: Aug 06, 2022

Gregon Dome really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 139.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Ryu Akutagawa was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2022

#R1#
Akutagawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Akutagawa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Akutagawa lands in his opponent's guard.
Akutagawa looking to sit in guard and control but Hargreaves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Akutagawa wants to sweep here but Hargreaves controlling him for the moment.
Hargreaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Akutagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hargreaves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akutagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hargreaves drops back looking for a leg! Akutagawa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akutagawa manages to kick Hargreaves off! Hargreaves jumps back into Akutagawa's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Akutagawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hargreaves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akutagawa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hargreaves has passed into side control.
Akutagawa being controlled for a moment.
Hargreaves lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #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.
Akutagawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hargreaves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Hargreaves has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Akutagawa tries for a takedown but Hargreaves circles away easily
and Hargreaves counters with a three punch combo that has Akutagawa backing up. Akutagawa nods at Hargreaves to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Akutagawa is predictable there
and Hargreaves counters with a left and a right that stings Akutagawa. #CL2#
Akutagawa moves into the clinch.
Hargreaves wants to take the fight to the mat but Akutagawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akutagawa fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Hargreaves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD#
Hargreaves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Akutagawa is trying to improve his position.
Hargreaves trying to control the action but Akutagawa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hargreaves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akutagawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akutagawa is being controlled here. #T4#
Akutagawa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hargreaves connects with a decent elbow.
Akutagawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hargreaves wants to control but Akutagawa is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akutagawa manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Hargreaves 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##CL#
Hargreaves darts in and clinches Akutagawa up against the cage.#BC2#
Akutagawa manages to break the clinch.
Akutagawa fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hargreaves darts in and clinches Akutagawa up against the cage.#TD2#
Akutagawa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hargreaves regains guard immediately.
Akutagawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hargreaves's head.
Akutagawa forces his way into half guard.
Akutagawa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Akutagawa wants to pass the guard but Hargreaves is defending well.
Hargreaves is trying to stand up here but Akutagawa is controlling him well.
Hargreaves trying to control from the bottom.
Hargreaves is not content to let Akutagawa control the position.
Akutagawa is taking a breather. Hargreaves 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hargreaves trying to hold on to Akutagawa's head to control him but Akutagawa postures up.
Akutagawa trying to control from Hargreaves's half guard. Hargreaves has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hargreaves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Hargreaves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akutagawa scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Akutagawa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hargreaves looking to control.
Hargreaves keeping moving, preventing Akutagawa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Akutagawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hargreaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akutagawa just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Hargreaves works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Akutagawa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hargreaves presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Akutagawa is trying to push Hargreaves away but Hargreaves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Hargreaves breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Hargreaves circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Hargreaves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Hargreaves pushes Akutagawa off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akutagawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akutagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hargreaves. Hargreaves obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Akutagawa. Those never looked like landing.
Owen Hargreaves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Akutagawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hargreaves, pushing him back against the cage.
Hargreaves wants a takedown. #TD#
Hargreaves pulls guard effortlessly.
Hargreaves keeping moving, preventing Akutagawa from controlling successfully.
Akutagawa wants to pass the guard but Hargreaves is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Akutagawa 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Akutagawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hargreaves defends well and Akutagawa ends up having to push Hargreaves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akutagawa fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Hargreaves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Akutagawa throws Hargreaves to one side and escapes!
Hargreaves moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Hargreaves. No joy for Akutagawa on that attempt.
Owen Hargreaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Akutagawa.
Hargreaves moves to clinch but Akutagawa breaks away #TD2#
and Akutagawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akutagawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akutagawa trying to control but Hargreaves is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Hargreaves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akutagawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hargreaves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hargreaves is on top in guard. #REVR#
Akutagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hargreaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Akutagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Hargreaves drops back looking for a leg! Akutagawa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akutagawa manages to kick Hargreaves off! Hargreaves jumps back into Akutagawa's guard.
Akutagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hargreaves won't allow Akutagawa to get back to his feet.
Hargreaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Akutagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akutagawa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T3#
Akutagawa is trying to control the position but Hargreaves postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akutagawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akutagawa stuffs the takedown.
Hargreaves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hargreaves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hargreaves enables Akutagawa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hargreaves manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hargreaves pulls Akutagawa in close to his closed guard and prevents Akutagawa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hargreaves keeping full guard, as Akutagawa tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Hargreaves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akutagawa defends well.
Hargreaves pulls Akutagawa in close to his closed guard and prevents Akutagawa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hargreaves keeping moving, preventing Akutagawa from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akutagawa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryu Akutagawa.
I think Akutagawa 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Akutagawa!

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