Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL 74 - Kowalczyk vs Islay
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Malm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akiyama.
Malm throws a lazy uppercut
and Akiyama counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Malm gets tackled into the cage by Akiyama. Akiyama maintains the clinch.
Malm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malm scores with a shoulder strike.
Malm wants to stall.
Akiyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malm misses with some punches. #BC2#
Akiyama breaks from the clinch.
Akiyama throws a lazy right hand but Malm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Malm - just one landing.
Malm throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it.
Akiyama throws a counter combo.
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malm misses with a double jab
and Akiyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Akiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malm.
Akiyama blocks a jab.
Malm misses with a lunging right hand
and Akiyama counters with an outside leg kick.
Malm's corner calls for a 1-2. Malm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akiyama.
Malm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akiyama.
Malm swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Malm misses the target.
Malm works Akiyama's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Akiyama.
Malm scores with a shot to the body.
Malm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akiyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malm throws a big shot that misses.
Akiyama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malm with a body shot.
A jab from Malm misses.
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akiyama is looking to score with low kicks.
Malm throws a jab but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Malm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akiyama.
Akiyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malm.
Akiyama dodges the punch combination from Malm.
Malm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Kado Akiyama has been cut.
Malm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akiyama.
Malm backing away here, and Akiyama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Akiyama misses the jab.
A big left from Malm misses.
Good shot there by Malm.
Malm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roger Malm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama swings for the body but Malm moves out of range.
Malm 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.
Akiyama takes one to the side of the head.
Akiyama defending well as Malm loads up on a big left hand.
Akiyama shapes to counter with a head kick.
Malm moves out of range as Akiyama strikes.
Akiyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malm throws out the jab.
Malm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malm misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Akiyama misses.#T4#
Malm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akiyama misses with the head strike.
Akiyama blocks an uppercut.
Akiyama misses with some punches.
Akiyama lands with a left to the head.
Akiyama throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Akiyama.
Akiyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Malm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malm struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malm.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akiyama.
Malm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malm tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Malm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malm's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Malm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Akiyama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roger Malm is winning the standup battle so far.
Malm misses with a body shot.
Akiyama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akiyama can do to turn this around?
Akiyama avoids the body shot from Malm.
Malm looks to throw the jab but Akiyama is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akiyama! But no joy.
Akiyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malm swings widly with a right hand
and Akiyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Akiyama in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Malm cracks Akiyama with a good jab.
Malm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akiyama unleashes a big counter combination but Malm bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malm throws a hook but Akiyama blocks it.
Malm misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malm misses with a double jab.
Malm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malm.#T1#
Akiyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Malm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akiyama.
Malm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akiyama.
Akiyama moves out of range as Malm strikes.
Akiyama misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Malm moves into the clinch.
Malm swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama scores with a shot to the side of Malm's head. #T2#
Akiyama lands with a right to 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!
Akiyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Malm.
Malm working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malm.
Malm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kado Akiyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akiyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malm misses with a body punch.
Akiyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Malm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama has a couple of punches blocked by Malm.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Malm.
Malm can't find room to land a body shot as Akiyama controls the action.
Akiyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malm tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malm swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Malm backwards. #T3#
Akiyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malm blocking some punches.
Akiyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama pushes Malm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malm lands with a left to the head.
Akiyama working aggressively here.
Malm blocks an uppercut.
Akiyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Akiyama.
Malm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akiyama blocks an uppercut.
Malm struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Akiyama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akiyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akiyama as Malm tries to tie him up.
Malm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akiyama blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Akiyama tries to work over Malm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama misses with some punches.
Malm lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akiyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malm throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Malm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akiyama.
Malm fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Akiyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Malm finds it's target.
Malm throws a series of punches but Akiyama avoids them all with ease.
Akiyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malm throws a jab but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama is looking to slow Malm down with leg kicks.
Malm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Roger Malm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Akiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Malm off balance momentarily.
Malm 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.
Akiyama throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Malm counter with a right hand.
Malm throws a lazy uppercut
and Akiyama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akiyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akiyama connects with a leg kick.
Akiyama slips a jab from Malm.
Akiyama throws a big shot that misses.
Malm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Akiyama is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama slips a straight right by Malm.
Akiyama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akiyama lands with a straight right. Malm didn't see that one coming.
Malm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akiyama. #T1#
The fighters circling - Malm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akiyama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Malm there.
Malm misses with a series of wild punches. #KD2#
Akiyama cracks Malm with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Malm looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Akiyama finish him? #ROC2#Malm is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Roger Malm has been cut.
Malm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Akiyama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Malm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akiyama connects with an inside leg kick.
Akiyama throws a hook but Malm avoids it easily.
Akiyama tries to move into range but Malm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akiyama slips a jab from Malm.
Akiyama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malm. That did some damage!
Malm swings widly with a right hand
and Akiyama counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Akiyama cracks Malm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akiyama misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malm.
Akiyama wobbles Malm with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Akiyama dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Malm to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kado Akiyama!
A relieved looking Kado Akiyama 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: NYF 97: Perry vs Bird II
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Akiyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akiyama misses with a body punch
and Van Elburg counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Akiyama misses its intended target. #CL#
Van Elburg instigates a clinch.
Akiyama misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama tries a body shot but Van Elburg blocks it.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Elburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Elburg.
Van Elburg has a couple of punches blocked by Akiyama.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Van Elburg as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Akiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Van Elburg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Elburg's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Elburg blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Elburg dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Elburg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akiyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Van Elburg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Elburg working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama. #T2#
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
Akiyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Vincent Van Elburg has been cut.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks with his arms.
Akiyama wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Akiyama manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Van Elburg has Akiyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Elburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
Akiyama is trying to force a seperation but Van Elburg has the dominant position.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks it.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama lands a body punch.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg. #BC2#
Akiyama manages to break the clinch.
Van Elburg tries to clinch there but Akiyama circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akiyama!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Van Elburg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Elburg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akiyama misses with a body punch.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Van Elburg on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks it.
Van Elburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks it.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Akiyama breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Elburg wants to clinch up but Akiyama keeps it at a distance.
Akiyama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akiyama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akiyama throws a right hand that misses
and Van Elburg counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Van Elburg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Van Elburg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Akiyama misses with a left hand
and Akiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Van Elburg closes the distance and pushes Akiyama back into the cage.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Elburg working aggressively here.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akiyama can do to turn this around?
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Elburg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Van Elburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Elburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Elburg lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Van Elburg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Van Elburg on the inside.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Akiyama has had enough of the clinch but Van Elburg keeps him there for the moment.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vincent Van Elburg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akiyama's efforts to push away.#T1#
Van Elburg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Elburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akiyamas head.
Akiyama blocking some punches.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Elburg lands a body shot.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Elburg.
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Van Elburg.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike.
Van Elburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Elburg lands a body punch.
Van Elburg lands with a light punch inside.
Van Elburg lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Elburg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Van Elburg - that landed with a thud.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Van Elburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Elburg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akiyama is trying to break free.
A short left from Van Elburg.
A short right from Van Elburg.
Still in the clinch, Van Elburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Elburg pushes Akiyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Elburg prevents a body shot from Akiyama. #T3#
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Elburg tries to throw a body punch but Akiyama avoids it by throwing Van Elburg back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg scores with a hook to the body.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Elburg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Van Elburg avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks it.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Van Elburg cracks Akiyama with a nice body shot.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Akiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama throws a leg kick
and Van Elburg counters with a good low kick that Akiyama was not able to check.
Akiyama is looking to chop away at Van Elburg's legs. #CL#
Van Elburg moves into the clinch.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akiyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Elburg controls his hands.
Van Elburg blocks a body shot from Akiyama.
Van Elburg scores with a shot to the side of Akiyama's head.
Van Elburg lands a body shot.
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Van Elburg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Elburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama misses with a body punch.
Akiyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Elburg controls his hands.
Van Elburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Van Elburg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Van Elburg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Van Elburg closes the distance and pushes Akiyama back into the cage.
Van Elburg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Van Elburg.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks with his arms.
Van Elburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Van Elburg as the two fighters clinch.
Van Elburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama misses with a body punch.
Van Elburg scores with a shot to the side of Akiyama's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Van Elburg pushes Akiyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Elburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Elburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Elburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Elburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Van Elburg.
Akiyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Elburg is working Akiyama over against the cage.
Van Elburg lands a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Akiyama is rocked!
Van Elburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Elburg finish him?#T2#
Van Elburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Elburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Van Elburg is blocking nicely.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Elburg pushes Akiyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Elburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Van Elburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vincent Van Elburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Van Elburg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Elburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg pushes Akiyama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
Van Elburg misses with a body punch.
Akiyama seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
A short left from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Elburg is working Akiyama over against the cage.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Van Elburg lands a body punch.
Van Elburg scores with a shot to the side of Akiyama's head.
Van Elburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Van Elburg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Van Elburg misses with some punches.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Elburg lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Kado Akiyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Elburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Van Elburg!
Vincent Van Elburg really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Wrestler Wayfare logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: NYF 92: Perry vs Kakuzo II
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Silalahi with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Kado Akiyama has been cut.
A big left from Silalahi misses.
Silalahi misses with a looping right.
Silalahi backing away here, and Akiyama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akiyama throws out a loose jab but Silalahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama blocks a jab.
Silalahi is looking to slow Akiyama down with leg kicks.
A big left from Silalahi misses.
Akiyama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Akiyama throws out a leg kick but Silalahi moves out of range and Akiyama only half commits.
Akiyama throws a shot to the body.
Silalahi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akiyama throws a hook but Silalahi blocks it.
Silalahi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akiyama counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Greggory Silalahi has been cut.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses
and Akiyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Akiyama misses.
Akiyama blocks a jab.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silalahi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akiyama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Akiyama looks to throw the jab but Silalahi is out of range.
Silalahi throws a shot to the body.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akiyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akiyama scores with a nice head shot.
Silalahi misses with a wild body shot.
Akiyama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silalahi thuds his right hand into Akiyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silalahi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silalahi connects with a body shot that sends Akiyama's belly button to the back.
Silalahi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silalahi throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silalahi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silalahi.
Akiyama moves out of range of the body kick.
Silalahi lands with a kick to the temple. Akiyama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Silalahi misses with a looping right.
Akiyama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Silalahi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Silalahi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akiyama.
Silalahi jabs at Akiyama's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiyama.
Silalahi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akiyama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akiyama throws a looping overhand right but Silalahi ducks down to avoid it.
Akiyama scores with a nice strike.
Silalahi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silalahi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akiyama.
Silalahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silalahi looks to throw the jab but Akiyama is out of range. #T3#
Akiyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silalahi throws out the jab.
Silalahi misses with a body shot.
Akiyama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silalahi thuds his shin into the meat of Akiyama's side.
Akiyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akiyama slips a straight right by Silalahi.
Silalahi lands a nice shot that snaps Akiyama's head back.
Silalahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Akiyama moves forwards but Silalahi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silalahi throws a lazy right hand but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silalahi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silalahi throws out a loose jab but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silalahi.
Akiyama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silalahi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Silalahi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Silalahi connects with a solid leg kick.
Silalahi jabs at Akiyama's body.
Akiyama moves forwards but Silalahi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silalahi throws a looping overhand right but Akiyama ducks down to avoid it.
Silalahi misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Akiyama clinches up against the cage.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Silalahi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama tried to score with a low kick but Silalahi checks it.
Donk. Silalahi catches Akiyama right on the button with a cross.
Silalahi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Silalahi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akiyama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akiyama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silalahi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akiyama's head.
Akiyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greggory Silalahi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Silalahi.
Silalahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akiyama lands with an uppercut that bounces Silalahi off the cage and back into range.
Akiyama has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silalahi.
Silalahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akiyama can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Silalahi.
Silalahi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range and Silalahi settles back down.
Silalahi scores with a body shot.
Silalahi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silalahi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silalahi misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Akiyama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silalahi connects with a nice looking jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silalahi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Silalahi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akiyama throws a body punch but Silalahi moves out of range.
Silalahi scores with a hook.#T1#
Silalahi throws a body shot but no joy.
Silalahi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akiyama on the side of the head.
Akiyama misses the jab.
Silalahi throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it.
Akiyama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akiyama throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Silalahi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Akiyama is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Akiyama.
Akiyama with the inside leg kick.
Silalahi is looking to score with low kicks.
Akiyama stuns Silalahi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silalahi misses with the body kick
and Akiyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akiyama blocks a head kick by Silalahi.
Akiyama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akiyama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silalahi counters with a head kick. That will keep Akiyama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Akiyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Silalahi finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Kado Akiyama's cut even more.
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 big left from Silalahi misses.
Silalahi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAkiyama.
Akiyama seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Akiyama. Beautiful body shot.
Silalahi misses with a body kick.
Silalahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greggory Silalahi is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Silalahi misses
and Akiyama counters with a thumping low kick.
Akiyama with a nice calf kick.
Akiyama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silalahi misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Silalahi misses.
Akiyama takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akiyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silalahi tries to work over Akiyama's front leg with a kick but Akiyama checks it.
A good leg kick by Silalahi. #T3#
Akiyama misses with a straight right.
Akiyama 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.
Silalahi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silalahi throws a head kick but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silalahi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akiyama.
A jab from Silalahi misses.
Akiyama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
Silalahi cracks Akiyama with a good jab.
Silalahi lands with a hook. Akiyama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Silalahi.
Silalahi throws a jab but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silalahi.#T4#
Silalahi lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silalahi avoids the body shot from Akiyama.
Silalahi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akiyama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silalahi scores with a head kick. Akiyama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silalahi cracks Akiyama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silalahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akiyama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akiyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silalahi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akiyama's head backwards.
Silalahi looks to land a left hand but Akiyama moved out of range nicely.
Silalahi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#The cut above Kado Akiyama's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silalahi connects with a body shot that sends Akiyama's belly button to the back.
Akiyama throws a hook to the side of Silalahi's head but Silalahi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silalahi throws a leg kick but Akiyama checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greggory Silalahi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Silalahi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akiyama.
Silalahi lands a head kick! #KD#
Silalahi sends Akiyama crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Silalahi is motioning to the referee to let Akiyama up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Silalahi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range.
Akiyama feints a counter leg kick.
Akiyama misses the shot to the body.
Silalahi lands with a good body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silalahi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silalahi lands a nice hook to Akiyama's body. Akiyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silalahi thuds his right hand into Akiyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick lands for Akiyama.
Silalahi throws a sloppy head kick
and Akiyama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Akiyama.
A jab from Silalahi misses. #T1#
Akiyama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akiyama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akiyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silalahi lands a nice shot that snaps Akiyama's head back.
Akiyama throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Akiyama blocks the leg kick.
Silalahi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Silalahi.
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Akiyama is just out of range.
Akiyama lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akiyama needs to keep his hands up - Silalahi had a free shot at his head there.
Silalahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akiyama motions for Silalahi to come forward. Akiyama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silalahi.
Akiyama takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Silalahi throws a hook but Akiyama avoids it easily.
Akiyama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akiyama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silalahi manages to avoid it.
Silalahi misses with a jab to the body
and Akiyama counters with a good low kick that Silalahi was not able to check.
Good work by Akiyama as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick by Silalahi misses
and Akiyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akiyama throws out a loose jab but Silalahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silalahi blocks a jab.
Akiyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silalahi counters with a left to the body.
Silalahi slips a jab from Akiyama.
Akiyama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akiyama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silalahi to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Silalahi tests Akiyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akiyama. Silalahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akiyama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akiyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silalahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akiyama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silalahi doesn't seem bothered though.
Silalahi digs a good hook to Akiyama's body.
Silalahi connects with a nice looking jab.
Greggory Silalahi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silalahi.
Silalahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Silalahi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Akiyama.
Silalahi takes a swing at Akiyama's ribcage but misses.
Akiyama throws out a counter right but Silalahi avoids it with no problem.
Silalahi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Akiyama tried to score with a low kick but Silalahi checks it.
Silalahi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akiyama. Silalahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akiyama misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silalahi lands with a shot to the body.
Akiyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silalahi misses with a left hand
and Akiyama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silalahi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akiyama.
Silalahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Akiyama.
Akiyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silalahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akiyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silalahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silalahi.
Kado Akiyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Silalahi coming out on top.
Akiyama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silalahi connects with a solid leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: NYF 89: Zigaro vs Georgijevic
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Santos connects with a right hand. Akiyama shakes it off.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akiyama tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akiyama to the ground. Akiyama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos looks to land a combination but Akiyama avoids it well.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Akiyama counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Michel Santos has been cut.
Kado Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Santos.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Akiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos misses with a combination
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Santos is rocked!
A low kick from Santos misses
and Akiyama counters with a left to the body. #T1##TD2#
Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Akiyama manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Akiyama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akiyama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Akiyama keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Akiyama keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos throws a body punch but Akiyama moves out of range.
Santos tries to work over Akiyama's front leg with a kick but Akiyama checks it.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akiyama circles away quickly and effectively.#T3##TD2#
Akiyama gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santos throws a strike but Akiyama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Santos is controlling Akiyama's posture.
Santos wants to control but Akiyama passes easily into half guard.
Santos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Akiyama has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Akiyama has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Santos tries to hold on but Akiyama pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akiyama wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Santos is trying to reverse the position but instead Akiyama has taken his back - oops!
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 Kado Akiyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Akiyama moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Akiyama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos lands a head shot.
Santos with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Santos connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Akiyama backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but Akiyama manages to avoid it all.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Santos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kado Akiyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akiyama takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Santos is looking to chop away at Akiyama's legs.
Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akiyama's sensitive parts.
Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akiyama leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santos takes a swing at Akiyama's ribcage but misses.
Akiyama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akiyama avoids it really well and circles away.
Kado Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Santos.#T3#
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akiyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akiyama on the side of the head.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4##KD#
Akiyama feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Santos sprawling to the canvas! Santos rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Akiyama finish him?!
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Akiyama finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akiyama counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Santos out cold! What a finish! Akiyama 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 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kado Akiyama!
Kado Akiyama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 84: Bird vs Perry
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Akiyama clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holt.#BC2#
Holt manages to break the clinch.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Holt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Akiyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Holt misses with some punches.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Holt blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akiyama. #BC#
Akiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holt misses the shot to the body.
Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Akiyama has managed to clinch.
Akiyama scores with a hook to the body.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Holt.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Holt is blocking nicely.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holt blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holt goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Holt manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Akiyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Holt blocks it.
Holt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Holt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama is looking to clinch.
Akiyama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akiyama scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Akiyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akiyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
Akiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Akiyama moves into the clinch.#T2#
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Holt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holt has a couple of punches blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Holt.
Holt swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holt misses with a body punch.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Holt blocks it.
Holt tries to throw a body punch but Akiyama avoids it by throwing Holt back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akiyama. #BC#
Akiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Holt finds it's way through Akiyama's defenses.
A left lands for Holt.
Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Akiyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Holt.
Kado Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Akiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holt's elbow.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Holt tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holt blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Akiyama manages to break the clinch.
Holt misses with a double jab.
Holt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holt swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Holt is having none of it.
It seemed like Holt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holt works over Akiyama's head and body with a nice combination.
Akiyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holt. #T4#
Holt thuds a left hand into Akiyama's body.
Holt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akiyama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Akiyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holt.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Holt blocks with his arms.
Holt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holt can't find room to land a body shot as Akiyama controls the action.
Akiyama blocking some punches.
Holt avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Holt blocks it.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Holt struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands. #BC#
Akiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holt misses with a hook.
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 Kado Akiyama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Holt catches Akiyama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akiyama wants to clinch
and Holt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sam Holt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Holt is avoiding it.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Holt circles away and keeps his distance.
Holt throws a counter combo.
Akiyama throws a lazy right hand but Holt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Holt moves out of range.
Akiyama scores with the left hand. Holt knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Sam Holt has been cut.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Holt circles away.
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holt throws a body punch but Akiyama moves out of range.
Holt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama works the jab nicely.
A big right from Akiyama misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Holt misses.#T1##CL#
Akiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holt blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Akiyama breaks the clinch.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Holt circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Holt moves out of range.
Akiyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holt digs a good body shot into Akiyama's ribs.
Holt swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Holt circles away.
Akiyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holt.
Holt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Akiyama. That snapped Holt's head back. #T2#
Holt misses with a body shot.
Akiyama tries to clinch up
and Holt counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Akiyama instigates a clinch.
Holt scores with a shot to the side of Akiyama's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holt misses with some punches.
Holt lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Holt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akiyama tries to clinch there but Holt circles away.
Holt scores with a jab to the body.
Akiyama scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Holt is rocked!
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Holt pushes him off.
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Akiyama scoring well with a low kick there.
Crunch! Akiyama slams his shin into Holt's torso.
Akiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holt lands a slapping body shot.
Akiyama wants to clinch up but Holt keeps it at a distance.
Holt throws out a counter right but Akiyama avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Holt does it's job there.
Akiyama lands a body shot.
Holt keeps the fight on the outside.
Holt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holt lands a glancing blow to the side of Akiyama's head.
Holt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Akiyama rushes Holt and presses him up against the cage.
Akiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it. #T4#
Holt throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Holt blocks it.
Holt tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Holt prevents a body shot from Akiyama.
Holt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kado Akiyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holt's brow.
Akiyama lands an elbow just above Holt 's eye.
Holt is still on wobbly legs! Can Akiyama finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Sam Holt's cut even more.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Holt.
Holt seems to have recovered his senses.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Holt blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Holt breaks from the clinch.
Akiyama tries to clinch up
enabling Holt to counter with a crisp jab.
Akiyama misses with a hook. Holt ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sam Holt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Holt's cut.
That's time! Akiyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Akiyama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akiyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
Holt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akiyama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akiyama lands a body shot.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Holt circles away.
A big right from Akiyama misses.
Akiyama misses with a hook
and Holt counters with a left and a right that stings Akiyama.
Holt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt lands a nice looking body shot.
Holt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holt! But no joy.#CL#
Akiyama has Holt up against the cage in a clinch.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Holt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holt struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
Akiyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holt blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Holt.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holt blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Holt blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Holt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Holt takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#The cut above Sam Holt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Akiyama tries to clinch there but Holt circles away. #T2#
Holt keeps the fight on the outside.
Holt lands a jab to Akiyama's midsection.
Akiyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holt counters with a nice uppercut.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama tries to land a front kick but Holt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Akiyama clinches up against the cage.
Holt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Holt blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holt's brow. #BC2#
Holt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Holt circles away and keeps his distance.
Holt sizes up Akiyama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holt scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Akiyama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holt cracks Akiyama with an open hand slap.
Akiyama is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Holt misses.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Holt finds it's target.
Holt with a nice cross.
Akiyama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akiyama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holt counters with a stiff right hand.
Akiyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akiyama is looking to counter punch.
Holt misses with a two punch combination.
Holt swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Holt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T4#
Holt misses the shot to the body.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Holt circles away.
Holt works the jab nicely.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Holt is avoiding it.
It seemed like Holt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama tries to clinch but Holt is having none of it.
Akiyama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holt avoids the head kick by Akiyama.
Akiyama scores with a decent looking hook.
Holt cracks Akiyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Holt moves out of range.
Holt throws out a counter right but Akiyama avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Akiyama clinches with his opponent.
Holt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Holt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Holt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holt 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: NYF 80: Traumen vs Hopson II
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Murray is looking to land body kicks.
Akiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Akiyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray with a nice calf kick.
Akiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Murray darts in and clinches Akiyama up against the cage.
Akiyama tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murray's brow. #BC2#
Murray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akiyama momentarily.
Murray throws a low kick but Akiyama avoids it.
Akiyama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Murray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Akiyama tries to land a leg kick but Murray saw it coming and moves away.
Akiyama misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Murray only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akiyama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Akiyama moves out of range as Murray strikes.#T1#
Akiyama tests Murray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akiyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray avoids the body shot from Akiyama.
Murray moves out of range of the leg kick from Akiyama.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Akiyama does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Murray clinches up with Akiyama and pushes him back against the cage.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Murray. #BC2#
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and Akiyama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akiyama throws a leg kick
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Murray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Akiyama does no damage. #CL2#
Murray clinches up with Akiyama and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murray pushes Akiyama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Akiyama tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Akiyama throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Akiyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Murray.
Murray misses with a straight right.
It looked like Akiyama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray slips under a jab from Akiyama.
Akiyama lands a front kick.
Murray lands a nice looking body kick.
Akiyama loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Akiyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akiyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Akiyama
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Akiyama is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murray's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
An inside leg kick from Murray misses.
Murray has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akiyama keeps Murray at a distance using the push kick.
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Murray lands an overhand right.
Akiyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Akiyama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Akiyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akiyama takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akiyama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Murray is rocked!
Akiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Akiyama finish him?
Murray has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Murray thumps Akiyama with a low kick.
Murray seems to have recovered his senses.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Akiyama.
Murray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akiyama's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akiyama blocks the body kick.
Akiyama throws a low kick, looking for Murray's leg but Murray calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Akiyama misses.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akiyama circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthew Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama slips a jab from Murray.
Murray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Akiyama had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Akiyama throws a big shot that misses.
Akiyama throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Akiyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akiyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray tries a quick counter leg kick but Akiyama is wise to it.
Akiyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murray - that will leave a mark!
A decent looking cross lands there for Murray.
Murray lands with an overhand left.
Murray throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Akiyama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murray's knee momentarily.
Akiyama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murray.
Murray is looking to slow Akiyama down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray lands with a kick to the temple. Akiyama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Kado Akiyama has been cut.
Akiyama cracks a nice hook into Murray's ribs.
Akiyama misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Akiyama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Akiyama blocks a low kick nicely.
Akiyama lands a really nice looking cross but Murray seems unphased.
Akiyama loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Akiyama goes for a small jab and connects. Now Akiyama goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Murray stumbles back but Akiyama runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Murray to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Murray will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kado Akiyama!
After winning the bout, Kado Akiyama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Akiyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Akiyama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akiyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Akiyama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beckley with a body shot.
Beckley tries to clinch but Akiyama is having none of it.
Akiyama feints a counter leg kick.
Beckley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beckley blocks a low kick nicely.
Beckley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beckley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beckley moves in looking to clinch but Akiyama pushes him off.
Benson Beckley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckley tries to clinch but Akiyama moves away
letting Akiyama counter with a right hand.
Akiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beckley 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.
Nice shot lands for Beckley.#CUT#It looks like Kado Akiyama has been cut.
Beckley lands a nice looking body shot.
Akiyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyama sizes up Beckley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Beckley moves into the clinch.
Beckley blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama. #T1#
Beckley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Akiyama after a bit of a struggle.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beckley scores a nice knee to the body.
Akiyama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beckley wants to stall.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beckley blocks it with crossed arms.
Beckley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Beckley manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Beckley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beckley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akiyama is controlling him. #SUB#
Beckley has his foot on Akiyama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akiyama works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Akiyama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akiyama has managed to get both his arms back between Beckley's legs - danger averted.
Beckley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akiyama controls the pace.#SUB#
Beckley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akiyama is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akiyama stays in close to Beckley's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Beckley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akiyama passes Beckley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Akiyama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akiyama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akiyama 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.
Akiyama not doing much here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Beckley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akiyama is looking to advance position but Beckley won't allow it.
Akiyama is taking a breather. Beckley 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beckley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kado Akiyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Beckley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beckley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akiyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckley.
Beckley throws a lazy right hand but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckley misses the jab.
Beckley misses with an uppercut
and Akiyama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akiyama throws a body punch but Beckley moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Akiyama in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Beckley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beckley misses with a looping right.
Beckley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Beckley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Beckley.
Beckley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akiyama.
Beckley thuds a left hand into Akiyama's body.
Beckley tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Beckley has knocked Akiyama down with a huge combo! Beckley steps away and waves a wobbly Akiyama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Akiyama is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Beckley forces Akiyama back against the cage and clinches.
Akiyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Beckley finish him?#T1#
Beckley missing with knees to the body.
Akiyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Beckley trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Beckley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Akiyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beckley throws a right and a left that Akiyama avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beckley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beckley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beckley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akiyama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beckley is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Akiyama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beckley misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beckley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akiyama steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Akiyama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akiyama's corner calls for a 1-2. Akiyama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beckley moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#That has opened up Kado Akiyama's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckley throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Beckley. Beautiful body shot.
Akiyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Akiyama misses.
Beckley misses with a right hand
and Akiyama counters with a straight right hand.
Beckley tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Akiyama counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Beckley is rocked!
Akiyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Beckley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Akiyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beckley seems to have got his legs back now.
Beckley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Akiyama lands a head kick! #CL#
Beckley rushes Akiyama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beckley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beckley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beckley goes for a takedown attempt but Akiyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beckley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akiyama throws out the jab.
Akiyama avoids the head kick by Beckley.
Beckley throws a head kick but Akiyama moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Akiyama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beckley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Beckley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akiyama misses with a kick to the body.
Beckley throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akiyama, as that shot connected.
BOOM! Akiyama lands a beautiful left hook that drops Beckley. Beckley tries to recover but Akiyama is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Beckley lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kado Akiyama!
After winning the bout, Kado Akiyama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFL - 3
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Akiyama throws a head kick but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akiyama lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Akiyama.
Kubota throws the left hand but Akiyama avoids the punch easily.
Akiyama tried to counter with a leg kick but Kubota avoided it.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Akiyama's shoulder, as Akiyama tries to avoid the shot.
As Kubota backs away, Akiyama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akiyama. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akiyama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akiyama moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick
and Kubota counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Kubota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range and Kubota settles back down.
Akiyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kubota lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akiyama circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Akiyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Akiyama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Kado Akiyama has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kubota, as that shot connected.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akiyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Akiyama moved out of range.
Kubota tries to move into range but Akiyama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akiyama thumps Kubota with a low kick.
Kubota misses the jab.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Akiyama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota lands a jab to Akiyama's midsection.
Akiyama cracks Kubota with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akiyama misses the shot to the body.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota works Akiyama's body with a nice hook.
Akiyama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Akiyama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akiyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Akiyama.
Akiyama connects with a solid leg kick.
Akiyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAkiyama.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Akiyama moves out of range easily.
Kubota misses with a hook.
Akiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kubota.
Akiyama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kubota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Akiyama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kubota finds it's way round the side to connect with Akiyama's head.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akiyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it.
Akiyama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kubota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range and Kubota settles back down.
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Kubota tried to score with a low kick but Akiyama checks it.
Akiyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akiyama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kubota staying out of range there.#T4#
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Akiyama is looking to counter with head kicks.
A big right from Akiyama misses.
Kubota throws out a counter right but Akiyama avoids it with no problem.
Kubota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akiyama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Akiyama tried to counter with a leg kick but Kubota avoided it.#CL2#
Kubota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akiyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Kubota is blocking nicely.
Akiyama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kubota lands a shot to the body.
Kubota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takeshi Kubota will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akiyama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kubota lands with a shot to the body.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Kubota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akiyama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kubota lands with a good body shot.
Kubota on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kubota has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Akiyama.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kubota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akiyama.
Kubota throws a body punch but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akiyama on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Akiyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Akiyama with the inside leg kick.
Kubota takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Akiyama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Akiyama tenderised Kubota's leg. Kubota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kubota drops his hands momentarily and Akiyama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akiyama!
Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota cracks Akiyama with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akiyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kubota 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 Akiyama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akiyama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akiyama tried to counter with a leg kick but Kubota avoided it.#T2#
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
Kubota appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akiyama misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiyama.
Kubota misses with a hook.
Akiyama appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Akiyama misses its intended target.
Kubota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akiyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kubota swings widly with a right hand
and Akiyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#Kubota is rocked!
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota misses with a head kick. #T3#
Kubota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Akiyama with a jab.
Kubota wants to slow Akiyama down by chopping away at his legs.
Akiyama misses with an uppercut
and Kubota counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Akiyama is just out of range.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Akiyama has knocked Kubota down with a huge combo! Akiyama steps away and waves a wobbly Kubota back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kubota is still on wobbly legs! Can Akiyama finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kubota crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Akiyama - the referee stops the clock and Kubota gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Akiyama. Kubota manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Kubota rushes Akiyama and presses him up against the cage.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kubota has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kubota working aggressively here.
Kubota takes an elbow to the temple.
Akiyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kubota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Kubota is working Akiyama over against the cage.
Akiyama trying to stall but Kubota improves his position.
Kubota tries to throw a body punch but Akiyama avoids it by throwing Kubota back against the cage.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kubota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kubota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kubota seems to have recovered his senses.
Kubota prevents a body shot from Akiyama.
Kubota throws a head punch that misses.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kubota misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Akiyama breaks from the clinch.
Akiyama misses with a hook. Kubota ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Akiyama blocks the low kick.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Akiyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota connects with a jab.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Akiyama is out of range.
Akiyama blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Akiyama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kado Akiyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kubota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akiyama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akiyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kubota takes one to the chin there.
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akiyama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akiyama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Akiyama counters with a straight right hand.
Akiyama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kubota takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kubota scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
Kubota walks into a straight right hand from Akiyama.#T1#
Akiyama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kubota throws a head kick but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama lands with a good body shot.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.#KD#
Akiyama lands a big head kick that sends Kubota tumbling to the mat! Akiyama takes a step backwards and waves Kubota back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akiyama throws out the jab.
Kubota fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akiyama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Akiyama misses.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kubota lands a slapping body shot.
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota misses with a low kick.#T2#
Kubota misses with a looping right.
Kubota throws a right and a left that Akiyama avoids nicely.
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
Akiyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubota can do to turn this around?
Kubota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akiyama.
Kubota misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Kubota forces Akiyama back against the cage and clinches.
Kubota digs a right hand underneath Akiyama's ribcage. Akiyama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kubota lands with a short shot to the head.
Akiyama has had enough of the clinch but Kubota keeps him there for the moment.
Kubota misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Kubota avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akiyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Kubota blocks with his arms.
Kubota pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kubota prevents Akiyama from breaking the clinch.
Akiyama pushes Kubota back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Kubota is blocking nicely.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kubota's brow.
Kubota misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota lands with a right to the head.
Akiyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kubota is keeping busy.
Kubota throws an elbow but it misses.
Kubota blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Kubota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akiyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Akiyama is looking to control Kubota's arms but Kubota gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akiyama has his back to the cage.
Akiyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kubota lands a nice uppercut.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Akiyama blocking some punches.
Kubota blocks the elbow strike.
Kubota lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Kubota pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Kubota is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akiyama defends well.
Kubota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akiyama is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kubota had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akiyama defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kado Akiyama clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Akiyama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kubota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota misses the body punch #KD#
and Akiyama counters with a head kick that drops Kubota to the mat! Kubota scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kubota swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Akiyama misses.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akiyama.
Kubota swings for the body but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama jabs Kubota right on the nose. Kubota blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Akiyama.
Akiyama moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
Akiyama misses with an uppercut
and Kubota counters with a stiff right hand.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Akiyama's head but Akiyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Kubota getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Akiyama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kubota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akiyama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kubota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whack! Akiyama lands a heavy head kick that drops Kubota. The ref tackles Akiyama to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kubota was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kado Akiyama!
Kado Akiyama is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Kado Akiyama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFL - The Beginning
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Akiyama needs to keep his hands up - Luguano had a free shot at his head there.
Akiyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akiyama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses.
Kado Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akiyama ducks under a wild hook from Luguano.
Luguano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiyama. Akiyama obviously looking to wear him down.
Luguano ducks under a wild hook from Akiyama.
Akiyama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Race Luguano has been cut.
Luguano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akiyama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luguano's head backwards.#KD#
Akiyama lands a big head kick that sends Luguano tumbling to the mat! Akiyama takes a step backwards and waves Luguano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Luguano is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Akiyama tenderised Luguano's leg. Luguano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Luguano counters by moving into the clinch.
Luguano dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luguano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akiyama's brow.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luguano blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luguano's brow.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luguano can't get the takedown.
Akiyama looking to stall.
Luguano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akiyama smiles and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akiyama.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luguano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akiyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luguano.#T2#
A head kick misses from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Luguano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akiyama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akiyama connects with a body shot that sends Luguano's belly button to the back.
Luguano fails with a takedown attempt.
Kado Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Race Luguano.
Akiyama with a hook.
Akiyama with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiyama throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Luguano moves forwards but Akiyama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akiyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akiyama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akiyama connects with a leg kick.
Luguano avoids the body shot from Akiyama.
Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luguano.
Luguano throws a jab when Akiyama was well out of range.
Akiyama feints and then cracks Luguano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luguano down.
Akiyama scores with a jab. Luguano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akiyama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Akiyama.
A lazy left from Akiyama finds it's target.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akiyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luguano is still on wobbly legs! Can Akiyama finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Race Luguano's cut even more.
Luguano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akiyama misses with a looping right.
Luguano seems to have recovered his senses.
Luguano looks to land a right hand but Akiyama moved out of range.
Akiyama throws out a loose jab but Luguano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luguano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akiyama. Luguano does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luguano! But no joy.
Akiyama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luguano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akiyama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akiyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luguano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Akiyama.#T5##CL2#
Luguano forces Akiyama back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Luguano blocks it.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Luguano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luguano's brow. #BC#
Akiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a straight right.
Akiyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luguano.
Luguano throws a hook but Akiyama blocks it.
Luguano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAkiyama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luguano. Akiyama does a little dance to reset his feet.#T6#
Luguano fails with the takedown
and Akiyama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Akiyama tests Luguano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akiyama.#CUT#The cut above Race Luguano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luguano tries to clinch but Akiyama is having none of it.
Akiyama lands a glancing blow to the side of Luguano's head.
Luguano misses with a hook. Akiyama ducked under it nicely.
Luguano shoots in for a takedown but Akiyama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akiyama throws a good cross that connects.
Akiyama misses with a looping left.#KD#
Akiyama sends Luguano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Akiyama is motioning to the referee to let Luguano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#Race Luguano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T7#
Luguano misses the shot to the body.
Luguano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiyama. Akiyama obviously looking to wear him down.
Akiyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luguano's sensitive parts.
Luguano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akiyama.
Luguano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luguano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akiyama. That one must have hurt.
Luguano looks winded!
Akiyama lands a right hook to the body.
Akiyama throws a big shot that misses.
Luguano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping body kick lands there for Akiyama.
Akiyama lands with a straight right. Luguano didn't see that one coming.#T8#
Akiyama scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luguano under the eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kado Akiyama!
Our winner, Kado Akiyama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Jon is
Date: Jul 18, 2023

#R1#
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Graves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akiyama to the ground. Graves is now in Akiyama's guard.
Akiyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akiyama controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Akiyama looking for a guillotine here but Graves defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama is looking to stand up but Graves isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Akiyama trying to control the position here.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Akiyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Graves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akiyama is controlling him.
Akiyama stays in close to Graves's body and controls the position.
Akiyama wanted to stand there but Graves had control of the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akiyama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Akiyama wants to stand but Graves is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akiyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graves throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Akiyama with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devon Graves.
I think Graves 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Graves!

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