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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jubei Akechi (ranked 628 p4p, 1268 weight class) and Evan Duvernay (ranked 78 p4p, 157 weight class). Evan Duvernay has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jubei Akechi's chin.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Duvernay!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi swats away the attempt to clinch by Duvernay.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Duvernay throws a big counter head kick but Akechi avoids it with no problem.
Evan Duvernay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duvernay throws a head kick that misses.
Duvernay lands a body shot.
Duvernay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duvernay connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akechi's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi misses the body punch
and Duvernay counters with a nice right hand that sends Akechi toppling to the canvas! Akechi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duvernay finish him?!
Akechi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duvernay keeps Akechi at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Akechi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duvernay misses with a body kick.
Akechi seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay connects with the punch.
Duvernay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Duvernay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akechi feinted with a counter takedown.
Duvernay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Duvernay misses.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Duvernay makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Duvernay misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akechi jabs Duvernay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Akechi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Akechi throws out a loose jab but Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Duvernay.
Duvernay swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi lands a right hook to the body.
Duvernay swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Duvernay has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Akechi is on him like a limpet, forcing Duvernay back against the cage.
Duvernay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi blocks an uppercut.
Duvernay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duvernay struggles to land a body shot inside as Akechi controls his hands.
Duvernay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duvernay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duvernay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akechi is trying to force a seperation but Duvernay has the dominant position.
Duvernay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akechi tries to pull guard but Duvernay holds him up against the cage and eventually Akechi drops back down to his feet.
Duvernay tries to work over Akechi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duvernay lands an elbow inside.
Duvernay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay throws an elbow that misses.
Duvernay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akechi's elbow.
Akechi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duvernay after a bit of a struggle.
Akechi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Akechi is trying to pull guard but Duvernay has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duvernay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duvernay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akechi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duvernay walks away with a smile on his face. Akechi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Duvernay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akechi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akechi feinted with a counter takedown.
Duvernay rushes Akechi and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duvernay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akechi attempts a counter takedown but Duvernay avoids it well and moves away.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi lands a nice looking body shot.
Duvernay tries to clinch but Akechi is having none of it.
Duvernay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Evan Duvernay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Duvernay. Beautiful body shot.
Duvernay throws a shot from downtown. Akechi moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay lands a jab to Akechi's midsection.
Duvernay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evan Duvernay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Duvernay misses.
Akechi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Duvernay loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.
Duvernay throws a looping overhand right but Akechi ducks down to avoid it.
Akechi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvernay.
Akechi takes a swing at Duvernay's ribcage but misses.
Akechi defending well as Duvernay loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duvernay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duvernay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duvernay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duvernay misses with a low kick as Akechi jumps back.
Duvernay misses with a few strikes there.
Akechi misses with a takedown attempt - Duvernay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duvernay misses with a right hand
and Akechi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duvernay 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.
Duvernay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Duvernay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi connects with a couple of short punches.
Duvernay keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Duvernay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evan Duvernay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akechi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Duvernay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akechi controls the pace.
Akechi preventing the sweep.
Akechi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akechi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duvernay.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Duvernay tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duvernay throws a sloppy body shot
so Akechi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Akechi postures up and lands a big shot to Duvernay's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duvernay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi takes a swing at Duvernay's ribcage but misses.
Duvernay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi throws a jab when Duvernay was well out of range.
Duvernay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duvernay sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duvernay! But no joy.
Duvernay throws the kick towards the body but Akechi avoids it.
Duvernay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Akechi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Duvernay!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duvernay keeps working.
Check out the look on Akechi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Akechi cracks Duvernay with a big elbow.
Duvernay is not content to let Akechi control the position.
Akechi taking a breather here.
Duvernay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Akechi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akechi wants to take a breather but Duvernay manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Akechi.
Akechi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duvernay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Akechi is in close to Duvernay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Duvernay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
Akechi looking to sit in guard and control but Duvernay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duvernay is looking to stand up but Akechi won't let him.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duvernay wants to pass the guard but Akechi is keeping the position.
Akechi being controlled here, momentarily.
Duvernay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akechi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duvernay has managed to get both his arms back between Akechi's legs - danger averted.
Duvernay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akechi keeping full guard, as Duvernay tries to pass.
Duvernay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duvernay tries to free his leg and advance position but Akechi is retaining full guard.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet.
Akechi is looking for a triangle but Duvernay pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akechi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akechi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akechi striking off his back but it's not causing Duvernay any problems.
Duvernay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Duvernay has gone for a leg lock! Akechi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duvernay's guard.
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 Jubei Akechi.
I think Duvernay 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Duvernay!
Evan Duvernay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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