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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akbar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. New Slaves kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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198 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rutger Svensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akbar.
Svensson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Akbar wants to clinch up but Svensson keeps it at a distance.
Akbar shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Svensson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Akbar.
Rutger Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akbar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akbar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Svensson defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Akbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensson throws a body punch but Akbar moves out of range.
Akbar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson gets caught flat footed, as Akbar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Svensson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Svensson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akbar throwing strikes but missing.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Akbar from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Svensson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Svensson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Svensson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akbar.
Svensson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Svensson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svensson misses with a series of wild punches.
Svensson lands a nice shot that snaps Akbar's head back.
Svensson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akbar in his tracks.
Akbar forces Svensson back against the cage and clinches.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akbar blocks a body shot from Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a body punch.
Akbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Svensson digs a good hook to Akbar's body.
Svensson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akbar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Svensson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akbar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akbar is looking for a kimura but Svensson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akbar to get the leverage.
Akbar seems to be looking for submissions.
Akbar is looking for a kimura but Svensson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akbar to get the leverage.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Svensson manages to get to full guard.
Svensson can't keep his opponent in guard - Akbar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Akbar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Svensson is just riding it out for now. Akbar eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akbar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Svensson is just riding it out for now. Akbar eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rutger Svensson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Akbar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensson defends it nicely.
Akbar tries for a takedown but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Svensson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Hunter Akbar has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Akbar.
Akbar wants to counter with a clinch but Svensson pushes him away.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Akbar has a takedown stuffed.
Rutger Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Akbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akbar wants to counter the offense by Svensson and move into the clinch position.
Akbar shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense.
Hunter Akbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svensson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akbar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Svensson defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akbar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akbar ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Svensson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akbar can do to turn this around?
Akbar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Svensson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Akbar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Svensson, who protects the arm well.
Akbar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Svensson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akbar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at VENDETTA Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Akbar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Svensson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson parries the strikes from Akbar easily there. Akbar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Svensson to escape.
Akbar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Akbar throws an elbow but Svensson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Akbar tries for a kimura but Svensson is defending well.
Akbar working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar tries for a kimura but Svensson is defending well.
Akbar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Svensson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Akbar trying to control the position but Svensson is working away.
Akbar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Svensson, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akbar trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Akbar moved away.
Akbar checks a low kick from Svensson.
Svensson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akbar darts in looking for a takedown but Svensson gets double underhooks and turns Akbar into the cage.
Akbar shoots in but Svensson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rutger Svensson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hunter Akbar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Akbar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Svensson is in trouble now - Akbar has advanced to mount!
Svensson is looking to improve his position but Akbar isn't that keen on the idea.
Akbar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Svensson is now in Akbar's guard. A big mistake from Akbar there, giving up the dominant position!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson trying to control but Akbar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar trying to control the position.
Akbar has Svensson pulled in close to control his posture.
Svensson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akbar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Svensson has managed to get both his arms back between Akbar's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Svensson wanted to stand there but Akbar had control of the position.
Akbar pulls Svensson in close to his closed guard and prevents Svensson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Akbar 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar keeps trying to improve his position.
Akbar is controlling Svensson's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akbar dives in and scores a takedown into Svensson's guard.
Akbar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akbar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunter Akbar has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akbar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Svensson is just riding it out for now. Akbar eventually gives up the hold.
Akbar is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Akbar really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Akbar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Svensson misses the jab.
Akbar scores with a takedown into Svensson's guard.
Akbar preventing the sweep.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akbar.
Akbar trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar forces his way into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Akbar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson is not content to let Akbar control the position.
Svensson is trying to control but Akbar passes into side control!
Svensson wants to control but Akbar postures up.
Akbar lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akbar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akbar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akbar is working Svensson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Akbar wants to stand but Svensson is controlling his arm.
Akbar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akbar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
Svensson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from Svensson tenderised Akbar's leg. Akbar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutger Svensson is winning the standup battle so far.
Akbar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akbar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Svensson swats away the attempt to clinch by Akbar.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Akbar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svensson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akbar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Svensson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akbar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akbar is trying to pull guard but Svensson has him pressed against the cage.
Akbar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svensson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rutger Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Akbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akbar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svensson prevents it.
Svensson struggles to land a body shot inside as Akbar controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Akbar dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Akbar'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. This is the final round!
Svensson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akbar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Svensson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Akbar throws a big right hand that misses.
Akbar trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Akbar is looking to work some ground and pound but Svensson has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar looking to sit in guard and control but Svensson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar is adopting a defensive guard.
Svensson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Let's hope that Akbar 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rutger Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akbar avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Akbar with the counter takedown but Svensson avoids it easily.
Svensson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svensson thumps Akbar with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Akbar blocks the low kick.
Svensson jabs at Akbar's body.
Svensson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson gets caught flat footed, as Akbar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Akbar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akbar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akbar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akbar has gone for a leg lock! Svensson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akbar's guard.
Akbar has control of Svensson's left arm, preventing Svensson from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar looking to control but Svensson passes into half guard.
Akbar wants to get back to full guard but Svensson has mounted him!
Svensson trying to control but Akbar is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akbar is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rutger Svensson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Svensson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rutger Svensson!
Rutger Svensson retains his middleweight title!
Hunter Akbar spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back stronger for my friends & family'.
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