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Event:
HFA 38
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Mcneil scores with a hook to the body. Akiyama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcneil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcneil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akiyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcneil works over Akiyama's head and body with a nice combination.
Akiyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcneil blocks the leg kick.
Mcneil scores with a jab.
Mcneil misses with a double jab.
Akiyama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcneil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akiyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcneil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcneil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akiyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Akiyama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mcneil defends it well.
Mcneil is looking to wear down Akiyama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Mcneil blocks the leg kick.
Mcneil throwing a counter right hand but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Mcneil lands a lovely overhand right.
Akiyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hezekiah Mcneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcneil connects with a right hand. Akiyama shakes it off.
A right-left combo lands from Mcneil.
A combination from Mcneil does no damage.
And Akiyama tries to counter it with a takedown but Mcneil pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mcneil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akiyama doesn't seem bothered though.
Mcneil cracks Akiyama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Mcneil.#ROC#Akiyama is rocked!
Akiyama looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mcneil lands a right hand from hell, dropping Akiyama. Mcneil pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hezekiah Mcneil!
Hezekiah Mcneil very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
HFA XMAS '24
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Piotr ducks under a wild hook from Akiyama.
Piotr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Piotr's corner calls for a 1-2. Piotr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akiyama walks into a jab.
Akiyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Akiyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Piotr works over Akiyama's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Akiyama moves into the clinch.
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 wants a takedown but no success here.
Piotr gets underhooks to prevent Akiyama's takedown attempt.
Akiyama is looking for a takedown.
Maciej Piotr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Akiyama.
Akiyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Piotr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akiyama has Piotr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Piotr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Akiyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Akiyama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Piotr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Piotr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Akiyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Piotr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akiyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akiyama wants a takedown but no success here.
Akiyama looks winded!
Akiyama is working for takedown but Piotr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Piotr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Piotr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Piotr lands a shot to the body.
Akiyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Piotr lands a right hand.
A short right from Piotr.
Piotr stalling.
Akiyama wants a takedown.
Akiyama tries for a takedown but Piotr manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Piotr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Piotr cracks Akiyama with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Akiyama falls to his knees and Piotr doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maciej Piotr!
After the fight, Maciej Piotr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFA 25
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Akiyama tests Chimaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akiyama moves out of range as Chimaev strikes.
Akiyama throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Chimaev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akiyama won't be happy with that.
Akiyama is trying to control Chimaev's posture but Chimaev avoids it.
Akiyama is trying to improve his position.
Akiyama is trying to work for a sweep but Chimaev has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Chimaev stands up from mount. Strange move.
Akiyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chimaev.
Akiyama closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Chimaev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chimaev wants to free his trapped foot but Akiyama is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Chimaev prevents Akiyama from improving his position.
Akiyama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chimaev won't allow Akiyama to sweep him here. #SU2#
Chimaev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Akiyama moves into the clinch.
Chimaev prevents the takedown attempt.
Akiyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Chimaev decides to pull guard.
Chimaev trying to keep a closed guard but Akiyama is proving a slippery customer.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chimaev is keeping the position for now.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akiyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chimaev has his hands on Akiyama's head, controlling the position.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Akiyama is pushing down on Chimaev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chimaev is fighting to maintain full guard but Akiyama has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB#
Akiyama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chimaev sees it coming and defends easily.
Chimaev wants to get back to his feet.
Akiyama is thwarting Chimaev's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Akiyama seems to be working for a kimura but Chimaev defends the submission attempt.
Chimaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akiyama. #SUB#
Akiyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akiyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chimaev keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Some bone on bone action there as Chimaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chimaev tries to clinch up.#CL#
Chimaev gets tackled into the cage by Akiyama. Akiyama maintains the clinch.
Akiyama looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
Akiyama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chimaev pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Chimaev closes the distance and pushes Akiyama back into the cage.
Chimaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akiyama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Chimaev pulls guard.
Chimaev keeping moving, preventing Akiyama from controlling successfully.
Chimaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Chimaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Chimaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akiyama has Chimaev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chimaev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Akiyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Chimaev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akiyama wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Chimaev wants a takedown.
Chimaev is pressed up against the cage. Akiyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chimaev down to the mat. Chimaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chimaev checks a low kick from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chimaev.
Akiyama throws a nice looking combination but Chimaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Chimaev circles away.
Chimaev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akiyama.
Akiyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chimaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Akiyama.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chimaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chimaev fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Akiyama as Chimaev shoots in.
Akiyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chimaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chimaev throws a counter combo.
Akiyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chimaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chimaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akiyama throws a nice looking combination but Chimaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Chimaev circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Akiyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimaev.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
Akiyama darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Chimaev counters with a shoot takedown. Akiyama fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Akiyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chimaev defends it easily.
Chimaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T3#
Chimaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chimaev won't allow Akiyama to sweep him here.
Akiyama looking to control.
Khamzat Chimaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akiyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chimaev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Chimaev is pulling down on Akiyama's head. It's preventing any offense from Akiyama, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chimaev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Chimaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akiyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chimaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick lands for Akiyama.
Chimaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Chimaev moves out of range easily.
Chimaev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akiyama misses with a low kick.
And Chimaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Akiyama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akiyama lands a head shot.
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chimaev fails to land the takedown.
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 Yoshihiro Akiyama will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chimaev fails to land the takedown.
Akiyama lands with a cross.
Akiyama feints and then cracks Chimaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chimaev down. #CL#
Akiyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Chimaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akiyama swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Chimaev is having none of it.
Chimaev blocks a low kick nicely.
And Chimaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Akiyama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chimaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Chimaev moves into range and clinches up with Akiyama.#T1##BC2#
Chimaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Chimaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akiyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akiyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akiyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Chimaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Akiyama regains guard.
Akiyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Akiyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chimaev controls the pace.
Akiyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chimaev keeping control of the position. #T2#
Chimaev strikes from the bottom but Akiyama passes into mount!
Akiyama unloads with some shots from mount but Chimaev bucks and avoids them well.
Chimaev tries to lock up and control but Akiyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akiyama wants to control the action but instead Chimaev gets a body lock and reverses into Akiyama's guard! Nice work!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akiyama tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Akiyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chimaev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Chimaev has his hands on Akiyama's head, controlling the position.
Akiyama throws a strike but Chimaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chimaev won't allow Akiyama to sweep him here.
Chimaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akiyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Chimaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Akiyama wants to pass the guard but Chimaev is keeping the position.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chimaev wants to stand and escape but Akiyama is having none of it.
Akiyama trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshihiro Akiyama.
I think Akiyama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yoshihiro Akiyama!
An out of breath Yoshihiro Akiyama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NG 16
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Akiyama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akiyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshihiro Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Hammond as he checks the leg kick.
Hammond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akiyama throws a combination that misses
and Akiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akiyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akiyama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rising Sun Training in the buildup to the fight.
Akiyama thows a leg kick but Hammond checks it
and Hammond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Akiyama moves into range and clinches up with Hammond.#TD#
Akiyama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hammond controlling the position.
Hammond is trying to keep Akiyama in close.
Akiyama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammond keeping full guard, as Akiyama tries to pass.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Hammond keeps moving. #T1#
Hammond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akiyama pushes down on Hammond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Akiyama is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hammond preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hammond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akiyama is working away from the top position though.
Akiyama wants to control but Hammond is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hammond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammond is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akiyama is pressing down on Hammond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammond is holding on for now.
Hammond is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hammond is trying to maintain the position but Akiyama is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Akiyama passes to side control. #SUB#
Akiyama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hammond has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akiyama has knee on belly momentarily but Hammond bucks him off and regains half guard. #T3#
Hammond trying to hold on to Akiyama's head to control him but Akiyama postures up.
Akiyama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akiyama trying to mount his opponent but Hammond defends it.
Hammond is refusing to be controlled, as Akiyama sits in half guard.
Akiyama is thwarting Hammond's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Akiyama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammond trying to hold on to Akiyama's head to control him but Akiyama postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammond is refusing to be controlled, as Akiyama sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Akiyama takes the fight into the clinch.
Akiyama looking for a takedown. #TD#
Akiyama has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hammond clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Akiyama not allowing Hammond to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akiyama doesn't have the hooks in and Hammond manages to turn into his guard.
Hammond stays in close to Akiyama's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Akiyama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Akiyama throws a series of punches but Hammond avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammond! But no joy.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammond but Hammond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammond moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammond throws out a counter right but Akiyama avoids it with no problem.
Hammond cracks Akiyama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akiyama lands a head shot.
Hammond has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akiyama looks to throw a body kick
and Hammond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akiyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Hammond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammond throws out the jab. #TD#
Hammond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Akiyama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Akiyama wants to pass the guard but Hammond is keeping the position.#T1#
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammond pulls Akiyama in to control the position. #SUB2#
Hammond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akiyama defends well.
Hammond is controlling Akiyama's posture.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akiyama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammond pulls Akiyama in close to his closed guard and prevents Akiyama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Akiyama throwing strikes from guard but Hammond blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akiyama scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akiyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hammond looking for subs off his back but Akiyama has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hammond wants to control but Akiyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hammond controlling the position well.
Hammond regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Hammond is trying to hold Akiyama in close to prevent damage but Akiyama has managed to pass into half guard.
Akiyama is looking to stall here but Hammond recovers full guard.
Akiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammond swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akiyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Hammond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hammond looking for a guillotine here but Akiyama defends easily.
Akiyama trying to control but Hammond is working from the bottom.
Akiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akiyama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammond's head.
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammond is keeping the position for now.
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 Yoshihiro Akiyama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hammond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hammond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Akiyama has closed the distance and engaged Hammond in a clinch.
Akiyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammond jumps guard but Akiyama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akiyama to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Akiyama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hammond regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammond is keeping the position for now.
Hammond has control of Akiyama's left arm, preventing Akiyama from doing any damage.
Hammond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Hammond keeps moving. #SUB2#
Akiyama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akiyama has managed to get both his arms back between Hammond's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hammond 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.
Akiyama trying to control but Hammond is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hammond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akiyama defends well.
Akiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammond swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Akiyama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akiyama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akiyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammond is retaining full guard.
Akiyama is working hard here to advance position.
Hammond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akiyama throws a big right hand that misses.
Yoshihiro Akiyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akiyama 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.
Akiyama being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hammond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akiyama tries to clinch
and Hammond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Akiyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammond, pushing him back against the cage.
Akiyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akiyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Hammond jumps guard.
Hammond is trying to control the position but Akiyama postures up. #SUB2#
Hammond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Akiyama drops back looking for a leg! Hammond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammond manages to kick Akiyama off! Akiyama jumps back into Hammond's guard. #SUB2#
Hammond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akiyama is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Hammond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammond has Akiyama pulled in close to control his posture.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Hammond keeps moving.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akiyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Hammond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akiyama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Akiyama!
A very excited looking Yoshihiro Akiyama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Tyler Hammond stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am going to go cry for a couple days and get back to the drawing board after that.'. |
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Event:
NextGen 1
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Akiyama shoots in and gets a takedown into Perkasa's guard.
Akiyama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Perkasa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akiyama passes into side control.
Perkasa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Akiyama tries to roll over but Perkasa keeps him under control.
Akiyama regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Akiyama is looking for a triangle but Perkasa pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Akiyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akiyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Akiyama, not yet. #SUB2#
Akiyama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perkasa is aware though and is defending well.
Akiyama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Let's hope that Akiyama has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Akiyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Akiyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Rising Sun Training inform us that Akiyama has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Akiyama wants to sweep here but Perkasa controlling him for the moment.
Perkasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Akiyama is retaining full guard.
Perkasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkasa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Perkasa postures up.
Akiyama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Perkasa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Akiyama is looking for a sweep. Perkasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Akiyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perkasa pulls his head out easily.
Akiyama is controlling Perkasa's trapped leg to prevent Perkasa from advancing to side control.
Akiyama is not content to let Perkasa control the position.
Akiyama gets full guard.
Akiyama keeping moving, preventing Perkasa from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Perkasa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Perkasa is really struggling to control Akiyama but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Akiyama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Perkasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Perkasa lands with a slapping head kick.
Perkasa works Akiyama's body with a nice hook.
Perkasa throws a nice head kick!
Akiyama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkasa moves forwards but Akiyama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Perkasa off balance momentarily.
Akiyama moves out of range of the body kick.
Akiyama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perkasa on the side of the head.
Akiyama blocks a head kick by Perkasa.
Akiyama blocks a head kick by Perkasa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perkasa is breathing heavily.
Perkasa checks a low kick from Akiyama.
Perkasa lands an overhand right.
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!
Perkasa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4##TD2#
Akiyama gets the takedown into side control.
Perkasa sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Akiyama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perkasa defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akiyama is nestled in close to Perkasa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Perkasa is defending against the submission attempts here by Akiyama.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Akiyama content to control rather than advance.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Akiyama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Akiyama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Perkasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akiyama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Akiyama takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Perkasa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Akiyama is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Perkasa to the mat. Perkasa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Perkasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akiyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perkasa is trying to keep Akiyama in close.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Perkasa keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Perkasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akiyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Akiyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perkasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Akiyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perkasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Perkasa tries to buck Akiyama off but Akiyama is having none of it.
Perkasa trying to remain calm as Akiyama controls from the top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akiyama working the head and body with strikes.
Perkasa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Akiyama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perkasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Akiyama works his way into full mount!
Perkasa wants to control but Akiyama is having none of it.
Akiyama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Perkasa's face.
Akiyama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Akiyama has hold of Perkasa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Perkasa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Perkasa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3##SUB2#
Akiyama is looking for a triangle but Perkasa pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Akiyama has his foot on Perkasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perkasa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Perkasa has gone for a leg lock! Akiyama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Perkasa's guard.#REVB#
Akiyama is pushing down on Perkasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perkasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Akiyama has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Akiyama is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Perkasa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshihiro Akiyama!
A victorious Yoshihiro Akiyama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Moon scores with a nice head shot.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moon connects with a jab.
Akiyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Moon moves into the clinch.
Akiyama wants a takedown but no success here.
Moon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Moon tries for a takedown but Akiyama manages to get underhooks.
Akiyama blocks an uppercut.
Moon is working for takedown but Akiyama is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Moon.
Moon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akiyama to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Akiyama has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Moon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
What can Moon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Moon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Akiyama gets his way!
Akiyama trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T1#
Moon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Moon is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Akiyama has locked on a rear naked choke here! Moon is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshihiro Akiyama!
A relieved looking Yoshihiro 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. |
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