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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 453 p4p, 767 weight class) and Jubei Akechi (ranked 60 p4p, 102 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guilherme Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves lands a jab to the head.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goncalves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Goncalves.
Akechi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Goncalves. No joy for Akechi on that attempt.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
Akechi cracks Goncalves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akechi staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
Akechi throws an overhand right that lands on Goncalves's shoulder, as Goncalves tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Goncalves misses.
Goncalves throws a right hand that misses
enabling Akechi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goncalves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goncalves walks into a stiff left hand from Akechi.
Goncalves is looking to chop away at Akechi's legs.
Akechi with the counter takedown but Goncalves avoids it easily.
Akechi throws a poor cross that misses
and Goncalves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akechi misses with a looping left.
As Akechi looks to move away, Goncalves throws a big counter combo but Akechi just gets out of the way.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
Goncalves avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Goncalves throwing a counter right hand but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Akechi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goncalves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Goncalves is predictable there
and Akechi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akechi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akechi throws a big elbow that misses.
Akechi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akechi throwing strikes but missing.
Akechi postures up in Goncalves's guard and throws a big left but Goncalves blocks it.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Goncalves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goncalves looking for a sweep. Not yet Goncalves, not yet.
Akechi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akechi trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goncalves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Goncalves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goncalves blocks a jab.
Goncalves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goncalves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akechi to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goncalves.
Goncalves throwing a counter right hand but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Akechi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Goncalves!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akechi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Akechi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Akechi is trying to ground and pound but Goncalves uses the momentary lack of control by Akechi to regain half guard.
Akechi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akechi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akechi is stalling here. Goncalves is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Akechi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goncalves has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Akechi tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
That's time! Goncalves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goncalves lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Goncalves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goncalves tries to move into range but Akechi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akechi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akechi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akechi throws a hook but Goncalves avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Goncalves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Goncalves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goncalves appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goncalves misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi throws an off balance right hand
and Goncalves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Akechi finds it's way through Goncalves's defenses.
Akechi jabs Goncalves right on the nose. Goncalves blinks but takes it well.
Goncalves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi misses with a right hand
and Goncalves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akechi thinking.
The fighters circling - Goncalves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goncalves misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi throws a hook to the side of Goncalves's head but Goncalves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goncalves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi lands a glancing blow to the side of Goncalves's head.
Akechi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goncalves throwing a counter right hand but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Akechi.
Goncalves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akechi throws out the jab.
Akechi slips a straight right by Goncalves.
Goncalves misses with a looping right.
Jubei Akechi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi throws an off balance right hand
and Goncalves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Guilherme Goncalves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goncalves is looking to score with low kicks.
Goncalves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akechi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Akechi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut. Akechi saw that one coming.
Akechi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goncalves.
Akechi gets a double leg takedown into Goncalves's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goncalves is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Akechi dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jubei Akechi has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from Akechi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Goncalves is trying to buck Akechi off.
Akechi throwing strikes but Goncalves manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Akechi tries to buck Goncalves off but Goncalves is having none of it.
Akechi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is looking to take a break and control but Akechi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goncalves tries to stand but Akechi is controlling his head.
Akechi is looking to reverse the position.
Akechi wants to control but Goncalves postures up.
Akechi is looking for a sweep.
Goncalves wants to stand but Akechi is controlling his arm.
Akechi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Guilherme Goncalves will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goncalves walks into a straight right hand from Akechi.
Nice uppercut lands for Goncalves. That snapped Akechi's head back.
Goncalves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akechi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goncalves slips under a jab from Akechi.
Goncalves throws a leg kick but Akechi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akechi with the counter takedown but Goncalves avoids it easily.
Akechi scores with a sloppy right hand. Goncalves should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi scores with the left hand. Goncalves knows he should have avoided that one.
Akechi scores with a hook.
Goncalves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akechi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goncalves tries to avoid it but Akechi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goncalves to the ground. Goncalves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves drops his hands momentarily and Akechi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akechi lands a lovely overhand right.
Akechi connects with a looping right hand.
Goncalves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akechi is able to avoid easily.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akechi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goncalves counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akechi's knee momentarily.
Akechi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goncalves. Goncalves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goncalves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akechi throws the left hand but Goncalves avoids the punch easily.
Goncalves tries to score with a low kick but Akechi moves his leg out of the way.
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Goncalves.
Goncalves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi goes for a double leg but Goncalves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goncalves continues to drive forward.
Goncalves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goncalves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Akechi there.
Goncalves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akechi is rocked!
A jab from Goncalves finds it's way through Akechi's defenses.
Akechi is still on wobbly legs! Can Goncalves finish him?
Akechi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goncalves.
Akechi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akechi counters with a left to the body.
Akechi lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Goncalves as Akechi shoots in.
Akechi seems to have recovered his senses.
Guilherme Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubei Akechi.
Akechi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akechi feints and as Goncalves raises his hands in defense, Akechi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akechi stops Goncalves from standing up.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Akechi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goncalves wants to stand up but Akechi is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Akechi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Akechi stands and throws Goncalves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akechi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Akechi is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jubei Akechi.
Well Akechi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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